Today, I'm going to talk to you about two English words
that learners commonly confuse.
These are the words fun and funny.
So stick around because we're about to have some fun.
Welcome to today's lesson, which is kind of a
vocabulary and grammar lesson because I'm going to talk to you about
these two words right here, and tell you
how they are different and how to use them.
But before we begin, I want to remind you to join
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So the words fun and funny are commonly confused.
Mostly, I think because they look very similar apart from two letters.
But it is very important that we know the difference between them.
So let's begin with fun because I think this is...
well, it's just more fun to start with that word.
And I think is more commonly used.
So first we need to know what the word means.
And fun means enjoying something.
Maybe you're enjoying it because it is amusing...maybe because it is entertaining.
But if you are enjoying something, then you are having fun.
So fun can be either an adjective or a noun.
As an adjective, it's going to describe a noun.
Maybe we're talking about a fun time, or a fun party, or a fun English lesson like this one.
So for example, we could use it in the following sentences.
We had a fun time last night.
Why?
Because we went to a fun party.
What were we doing at the fun party?
We were watching a fun English lesson.
I'm sure that's what you do at your parties, right?
Yea, I didn't think so.
More often, fun is used as a non-count noun, and we can use it with the verb (to be).
Would you like some examples?
Yea, I think you do. Here are some examples.
It's also used with the verb (to have), as in "have fun."
For example...
There are also some common phrases that we
use with this word, such as "for fun," which is talking
about an activity or something you do for enjoyment.
So for example, you could ask someone "What do you do for fun?"
What do you do for fun?
You can also make fun of someone or something.
This means to joke with someone or something, usually in a way that's not very nice.
Oh, I know. It's fine. I look ridiculous in those pink gloves.
But it's okay. I can make fun of myself and I can laugh at it because it's funny
You like what I did there with the transition from one word to the next?
Yea. Okay. Never mind.
So funny is an adjective that means causing laughter.
Now, it could be a situation that is causing laughter
But the key word here is laughter.
Funny = Laughter
So here are some common things that people might describe as funny.
Jokes are funny.
Movies can be funny.
Animals are definitely funny.
See this cat wearing a handkerchief.
How about this bird landing on seal.
And then there's this cute little dog climbing into a refrigerator.
So as you can see, the main difference between
fun and funny is that they have two completely different meanings.
So, when you think of fun think of enjoyment.
When you think of funny, think of laughter.
That's going to help you so that you use these words correctly.
So now that you have a better understanding about
the difference between fun and funny, let's practice using them.
In the comments below, I want you to answer one of the following questions.
Where are they? Where are the questions?
There they are.
Tell us...
When you answer these questions, I want you to write
the words fun and funny, and make sure you practice using them.
And if you want to be a super-duper awesome student,
Answer both questions, and use both of the words.
Be creative. Write these nice long sentences.
And most importantly have fun.
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if you feel like you've learned something new.
And check out some of our other video lessons, so you
can continue practicing and improving your English skills.
I promise you. It'll be fun.
Thanks for watching, and we will see you next time.