2016 marks the 400th
anniversary of Shakespeare's death. The British Council invites all learners of
English language to join for events and activities celebrating Shakespeare’s
work.
A new free online course (MOOC) starts
on January 11 2016. This six-week course looks at the life and works of William
Shakespeare and takes you from his birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon to the
Globe Theatre in London, from where he secured his central place in English
literature.
The course looks at five of Shakespeare’s plays with the help of actors and experts from around the world. They will explain and explore the universal themes Shakespeare addressed in his work. Also, the video tutor will guide you through the course and look at some of the words and expressions that Shakespeare introduced to the English language.
The course looks at five of Shakespeare’s plays with the help of actors and experts from around the world. They will explain and explore the universal themes Shakespeare addressed in his work. Also, the video tutor will guide you through the course and look at some of the words and expressions that Shakespeare introduced to the English language.
For more events and activities you can
take a look at ShakespeareLives website.
