π» The language of Shakespeare's plays can be difficult, but is it a good idea to rewrite his plays in simple English? Listen to experts talking about Shakespeare while you improve your English vocabulary knowledge AND practise your English listening with this archive episode of 6 Minute English. Are you a fan of Shakespeare? Would you like to watch a Shakespeare play in simple English? Join the conversation in the comments πππ Useful vocabulary: βοΈ commission - pay writers for their work βοΈ translations - words that have been changed to another language βοΈ plain - (here) simple, easy βοΈ globe - world βοΈ struck - to have strong feeling or impression βοΈ multifarious - many different types βοΈ the sense - the general meaning βοΈ pace - the speed at which something is done Image: Getty English Rewind is a collection of programmes from the BBC Learning English archive. This episode of 6 Minute English was first published on the BBC Learning English website in October 2015. More programmes: π 8 modern Shakespearean expressions π π Greek to me - Learn English vocabulary & idioms with 'Shakespeare Speaks' π π I'll wear my heart on my sleeve - Learn English vocabulary & idioms with 'Shakespeare Speaks' π π€©π€©π€© SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English π βοΈ Visit our website π βοΈ Follow us on Instagram π βοΈ Find us on Facebook π βοΈ Join us on TikTok π @bbclearningenglish We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment π #learnenglish #bbclearningenglish #shakespeare
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