FUN WITH WORDS USING SPOONERISM
IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING1
Tri Rina Budiwati
Abstract
Playing on words (punning) in the class is the activity often done in English teaching-learning process. One of alternative methods can be suggested is by using Spoonerism – one kind of punning, referred to Dr. Spooner of New College, Oxford, who has been credited with accidentally producing a great many, often humorous, speech error. Both of the teachers and students can gain much benefits from spoonerisms in English teaching-learning process.
Key words: playing on words, Spoonerisms, English teaching-learning