Shakespeare 450 years

April 23rd is recognised as the most probable date of William Shakespeare’s birth as well as his death. If you were bored reading about him in your teens at school, rest assured that there are far more interesting and intriguing resources to use today than only ten years ago to inspire your students to learn about the Bard and his influence in the English language. WebEnglish.se shares two examples in order to celebrate his legacy today, 450 years after his birth and 399 years after his death. Links: Shakespeare – The History of English (1:16) Animated history of Shakespeare’s life
Horrible Histories William Shakespeare Song (3:00) A song presenting common phrases coined by Shakespeare