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Neil McLaren, Tina Pole, Freddie Gay, Genevieve White, Jon Porter, and David Lewis

Our video tutor will guide you through the course and look at some of the words and expressions that Shakespeare introduced to the English language. Short quizzes will check your understanding and you’ll be asked to share your ideas and opinions on the topics Shakespeare raises. Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is for people who are learning English and interested in the language and legacy of William Shakespeare. The material is designed for non-native English speakers who have studied English to around intermediate level (approximately B1 on the CEFR). You can use the hashtag #FLShakespeareEE to talk about this course on social media.

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Our video tutor will guide you through the course and look at some of the words and expressions that Shakespeare introduced to the English language. Short quizzes will check your understanding and you’ll be asked to share your ideas and opinions on the topics Shakespeare raises. Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is for people who are learning English and interested in the language and legacy of William Shakespeare. The material is designed for non-native English speakers who have studied English to around intermediate level (approximately B1 on the CEFR). You can use the hashtag #FLShakespeareEE to talk about this course on social media.

Topics Covered

  • Romeo and Juliet
  • Hamlet
  • Much Ado About Nothing
  • The Tempest
  • Macbeth

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Shakespeare language course

This course, designed for non-native English speakers, delves into the works of Shakespeare to explore the words and expressions the great playwright introduced to the English language. The course is taught by a video tutor and includes quizzes and discussion prompts to help students engage with the material. While some students found the pacing a bit slow, overall, the course is well-received by learners interested in the language and legacy of William Shakespeare.
Course content is substantial.
Course was a bit slow paced.
"...although a bit too slow paced..."

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