Do non English speaking countries learn Shakespeare?

Shakespeare is taught all over the world, both in English-speaking and non-English speaking countries. Denmark: Shakespeare is studied both in original English and in translation to Danish. Because it is set in Denmark, Hamlet is a favorite play of the Danes.

How did Shakespeare affect the English language?

Shakespeare used a magnitude of vocabulary in his work, coining many of the words himself. When Samuel Johnson compiled and published A Dictionary of the English Language in 1755 he noted that Shakespeare had introduced thousands of words and phrases into the English language during his career.

In which country English is not allowed?

These include China, The Gambia, Malawi, Colombia, Swaziland, Brazil, Russia, Argentina, Algeria, Uganda, Yemen, Chile and Tanzania.

How did Shakespeare standardize the English language?

Standardization of the English language Some believe that Shakespeare was the first to use about 1,700 words – words that be created by borrowing from other languages, changing verbs into adjectives or nouns and vice versa, adding suffixes and prefixes and connecting other words as well as creating new ones.

Is Shakespeare taught in Britain?

Shakespeare is a key pillar of English teaching in the UK (and in other countries around the world); he has been the only compulsory author since the inception of the National Curriculum in 1989. Shakespeare’s work is not compulsory in Scotland but is still frequently taught.

What are some fun facts about Shakespeare?

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Facts About Shakespeare’s Life

• Shakespeare’s father made gloves for a living.
• Shakespeare was born 23rd April 1564.
• Shakespeare had seven siblings.
• Shakespeare married an older, pregnant lady at 18.
• Shakespeare had three children.
• Shakespeare moved to London as a young man.
• Shakespeare was an actor, as well as a writer.

How has Shakespeare continued to influence our lives and language even today?

Not only did Shakespeare teach us about ourselves and humanity, but he also invented around 1700 words which we still use in everyday English today. He often changed nouns into verbs, verbs into adjectives, connecting words together and coming up with wholly original ones too.

How did Shakespeare expand the English language?

Influence on the English language. Shakespeare’s writings greatly influenced the entire English language. He expanded the scope of English literature by introducing new words and phrases, experimenting with blank verse, and also introducing new poetic and grammatical structures.