How to Learn Shakespearean English
- 1). Schedule or take a Shakespearean English class as an elective. Check with your school counselor or adviser to see if any classes are available. Choose a major in English or literature if you really want to learn and study Shakespearean English. If you are not already in school, check with your local community colleges and adult-education centers.
- 2). Go to your local library and check out books written around that time. Study how the sentences are constructed and see how well you can decipher what the words mean. A book entitled "Shakespeare And The Language Of Translation Only: Shakespeare and Language Series" contains the works of Shakespeare as well as a modern-day translation.
- 3). Become involved in a Shakespearean play, preferably with a speaking role. Even if you are not able to land a speaking part, being a part of the production crew will also give you experience around the language.
- 4). Watch plays and performances of Shakespearean productions. The online video site No Sweat Shakespeare has a vast amount of videos and numerous texts.
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