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Old 26-Jan-2005, 05:49
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Does anyone know of any free resources/activities on the web, for teaching conversation incorporating sarcasm?

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Old 27-Jan-2005, 01:26
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I can't say that I found what you are looking for, but I did find something interesting. Go to: http://childrentoday.com/resources/a...s/sarcasim.htm

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Isn't sarcasm best taught on the fly?
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Isn't sarcasm best taught on the fly?
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Old 27-Jan-2005, 13:24
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It needs to be taught? Meow
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Old 27-Jan-2005, 18:47
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One needs to be taught first how to snatch flies out of mid-air with his bare hands.
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One needs to be taught first how to snatch flies out of mid-air with his bare hands.
How about fly swatters instead? Not to mention bug spray.
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Sarcasm is very a cultural thing. I haven't got the chance to see how a fly looks like in NYC! Easterns flies are black though.
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How about fly swatters instead? Not to mention bug spray.
I prefer fighting hand to hand.
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Sarcasm is very a cultural thing. I haven't got the chance to see how a fly looks like in NYC! Easterns flies are black though.
You may not have recognized them. NYC flies have style. They wear fur coates in winter.
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