The English Language Council Lecture
Shakespeare and the English language
Presented by Ben Crystal
The English-Speaking Union and the British Council are partnering to present the third English Language Council Lecture, which celebrates Shakespeare and the English language. The lecture marks the 450th anniversary of the birth of William Shakespeare in 2014.
The guardian of English poetry, the inventor of over 1,000 words still in use today, and one of the greatest players with our language, Shakespeare has given us a treasure trove of English to read - funny how so much of it doesn't make sense until it's spoken out-loud.
Actor and author Ben Crystal explores the accent, the theatrical conventions, and the world of Shakespeare, to reveal a bright and beautiful English.
How can I join?
This free event will be held at the British Council's headquarters near Trafalgar Square in Central London, and includes a canapé reception. The lecture will also be streamed live online and available to watch globally.
You can also join the conversation on Twitter #Shakespeare