English Campus - Weekly Highlights

 
 
 
What comes up in your mind when you think of Shakespeare? "Romeo and Juliet"? Old-fashioned, poetic English words such as "thee" and "thou"? William Shakespeare is the world's literary giant inspiring so many people. Do you know that the birthday of Shakespeare has been declared by the UNESCO as the World Book Day? Spend some time visiting the following websites and learn to know more about him!
 
In Search of Shakespeare
Shakespeare's Stratford on the Web
Shakespeare.com
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Your Shakespeare Classroom on the Internet
Shakespeare Timeline
Royal Shakespeare Company
 
 
  Sonnets  
  Shakespeare has written 154 Sonnets. Let's take a look at a few of them and listen to the audio clips as well!  
     
  Audio Stories  
  Read the stories and give your comments!  
 
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Romeo and Juliet
 
     
  Cool Words  
  Let's learn some words related to Shakespeare, and listen to the audio clips!  
     
 
Fun Stuff
Shakespearian Quotes
Shakespeare Biography Quiz
Games - A midsummer Night's Dream
Shakespeare FAQ
   
Further Reading
 
     
  Your Views: Which one is your favourite?  
     
  Chinese Feature:
  
  World Book Day  
     
 
Source:   BBC, UNESCO.ORG, Shakespeare's Stratford on the Web, RSC.org.uk, Shakespeare.com, The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, Shakespeare High.com, Mr. William Shakespeare and the Internet, British Council, The amazing web site of Shakespeare's Sonnets, ThinkQuest, Shakespeare Online
   
Compiled by: HKedCity Content Team
Updated on 16 April 2004