The birth of Shakespeare

The 23rd of April 2016 Marks 400 years since the death of Shakespeare, the most loved and hated playwright in the English speaking world.

What do you know about Shakespeare?

First we will watch some videos of the celebrations of the 400 year anniversary

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-36120772

and this is a video of Hamlet being shown around the world:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-36119224

Some phrases still used today that came from Shakespeare:

https://www.facebook.com/bbclearningenglish.multimedia/photos/a.162530030463312.32009.143048895744759/980456975337276/?type=3&theater

Do you think Shakespeare is relevant today? Why?

https://www.study2u.com/blog/study-break/is-shakespeare-still-relevant