Friday 23 April 2021
English Language Day is celebrated on 23 April, the date traditionally observed as both the birthday and date of death of William Shakespeare. (UN.org)
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English Language Day (23rd April) | Days Of The Yearhttps://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/english-language-day/We don’t just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary. James Nicoll
ENGLISH LANGUAGE DAY – April 23 – National Day Calendarhttps://nationaldaycalendar.com/english-language-day-april-23/On April 23rd, English Language Day explores the development, history, and culture of the English tongue.
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April 23 Is English Language Dayhttps://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/april-23-english-language-day/2730512.htmlHappy English Language Day! English Language Day is celebrated each year on April 23 – the date when tradition says William Shakespeare was born. Shakespeare has been called the greatest writer in the English language. His plays continue to be published, performed in theaters and movies.
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