What could be more British than humour? And what could be more pathetic than a French speaker stumbling over the language of Shakespeare? The author of this book, a distinguished English teacher, has patiently identified the most frequent mistakes observed among his younger and older students alike. He aims to solve them through humour, or more precisely by using unforgettable witty remarks, delightful wordplay, and humorous stories to help overcome language difficulties. For these very special lessons, he brings together a wide range of figures: Oscar Wilde, George Bernard Shaw, Mark Twain, as well as Groucho Marx, Winston Churchill, and Woody Allen, among others...