#Shakespeare_Speaks
**The worst crime of all**
Queen Elizabeth I ruled England from 1558 until her death in 1603. She was a powerful and frightening queen, who often imprisoned her enemies or sentenced them to death. Treason, the most serious of all crimes, received a particularly horrible punishment (we'll spare you the details)!
**The worst crime of all**
Queen Elizabeth I ruled England from 1558 until her death in 1603. She was a powerful and frightening queen, who often imprisoned her enemies or sentenced them to death. Treason, the most serious of all crimes, received a particularly horrible punishment (we'll spare you the details)!
#Shakespeare_Speaks
William Shakespeare is at the palace. He looks terrified - but what has he done to make the Queen so angry?
While you watch, answer the following question 👉🏽 Why is Will so scared?
William Shakespeare is at the palace. He looks terrified - but what has he done to make the Queen so angry?
While you watch, answer the following question 👉🏽 Why is Will so scared?
#Shakespeare_Speaks
**Spotless reputation**
Meaning
These days, the phrase spotless reputation describes a person or organisation that has a good, clean character and behaves decently and honestly.
Example sentence
Another athlete caught taking drugs? I'm surprised at this one though – she always had a spotless reputation.
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Extra vocabulary
treason
the crime of betraying one’s country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the king or queen
plot (verb)
to make a secret plan to do something wrong or illegal
to be spot on
to be completely accurate or correct
to hit the spot
to be exactly right
to tarnish someone's reputation
to damage someone's reputation
to have a good track record
to have a good reputation, based on the things that you have done
to be squeaky clean
to always behave in a completely moral and honest way
someone's name is mud
describes someone who has a bad reputation or who people are angry with
to lose face
to lose your status and the respect of others
to give something / someone a bad name
to damage the reputation of something / someone
**Spotless reputation**
Meaning
These days, the phrase spotless reputation describes a person or organisation that has a good, clean character and behaves decently and honestly.
Example sentence
Another athlete caught taking drugs? I'm surprised at this one though – she always had a spotless reputation.
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Extra vocabulary
treason
the crime of betraying one’s country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the king or queen
plot (verb)
to make a secret plan to do something wrong or illegal
to be spot on
to be completely accurate or correct
to hit the spot
to be exactly right
to tarnish someone's reputation
to damage someone's reputation
to have a good track record
to have a good reputation, based on the things that you have done
to be squeaky clean
to always behave in a completely moral and honest way
someone's name is mud
describes someone who has a bad reputation or who people are angry with
to lose face
to lose your status and the respect of others
to give something / someone a bad name
to damage the reputation of something / someone
Upper Intermediate
#Shakespeare_Speaks William Shakespeare is at the palace. He looks terrified - but what has he done to make the Queen so angry? While you watch, answer the following question 👉🏽 Why is Will so scared?
Answer
Will is scared of Queen Elizabeth. The Queen is angry with the Earl of Essex for plotting to kill her. She is also annoyed with Will because he performed his play, Richard II, for the Earl of Essex.
Will is worried that if she doesn't enjoy the performance of his play tomorrow, she will lock him and his actors in the Tower.
Will is scared of Queen Elizabeth. The Queen is angry with the Earl of Essex for plotting to kill her. She is also annoyed with Will because he performed his play, Richard II, for the Earl of Essex.
Will is worried that if she doesn't enjoy the performance of his play tomorrow, she will lock him and his actors in the Tower.
#News_Report
Here are three definitions of key vocabulary items which may help you.
fleet
a group of vehicles, here ships
set sail
started a journey on a boat or ship
so-called
used to show you think a word used to describe something is not accurate
Here are three definitions of key vocabulary items which may help you.
fleet
a group of vehicles, here ships
set sail
started a journey on a boat or ship
so-called
used to show you think a word used to describe something is not accurate
#jokes
An American airline plane was about to crash 🛩- there were 5 passengers aboard but only 4 parachutes
The 1st passenger-Angelina Jolie said ”I am a great Actress and said to be the most beautiful woman in the world! So Americans don’t want me to die” - So she took the first pack and jumped out of the plane❤❤
The 2nd passenger-John McCain said - “I’m a Senator and a decorated war hero of the USA” and he grabbed the second pack and jumped out of the plane💙💙
The 3rd passenger-Donald Trump said- “ I am going to be the next President of the USA, I am the smartest man in our country and I will make America great again” and so he grabbed the pack next to him and jumped out💚💚
The 4th passenger, Preacher,Billy Graham said to the 5th passenger, a ten year old schoolgirl - “ I have lived a full life and served my God the best I could - I will sacrifice my life and let you take the last parachute”💜💜
The little girl said-“ Thats O.K., Mr Graham - there's still a parachute left for you - the smartest man in America ( Trump ) took my schoolbag !"
😂😂😜😜
An American airline plane was about to crash 🛩- there were 5 passengers aboard but only 4 parachutes
The 1st passenger-Angelina Jolie said ”I am a great Actress and said to be the most beautiful woman in the world! So Americans don’t want me to die” - So she took the first pack and jumped out of the plane❤❤
The 2nd passenger-John McCain said - “I’m a Senator and a decorated war hero of the USA” and he grabbed the second pack and jumped out of the plane💙💙
The 3rd passenger-Donald Trump said- “ I am going to be the next President of the USA, I am the smartest man in our country and I will make America great again” and so he grabbed the pack next to him and jumped out💚💚
The 4th passenger, Preacher,Billy Graham said to the 5th passenger, a ten year old schoolgirl - “ I have lived a full life and served my God the best I could - I will sacrifice my life and let you take the last parachute”💜💜
The little girl said-“ Thats O.K., Mr Graham - there's still a parachute left for you - the smartest man in America ( Trump ) took my schoolbag !"
😂😂😜😜
Hi everyone
It’s the old owl again. It’s been quite a long time since the last post.
Not long ago I asked you to send me your thoughts and comments on what you thought about the class and the channel. I received comments from 3 people ONLY. Therefore I have started to wonder if the others can READ and understand English (??????).
Show some vital signs if you read my posts please 😜
It’s the old owl again. It’s been quite a long time since the last post.
Not long ago I asked you to send me your thoughts and comments on what you thought about the class and the channel. I received comments from 3 people ONLY. Therefore I have started to wonder if the others can READ and understand English (??????).
Show some vital signs if you read my posts please 😜
#Shakespeare_Speaks
***Vocabulary***
The green-eyed monster
***Meaning
The phrase the green-eyed monster is still used today to describe the dangers of uncontrolled jealousy in relationships.
Example sentence
I thought I'd got over my ex, but when I saw him with his new girlfriend, the green-eyed monster got me.
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Extra vocabulary
ale
a type of beer
to drown your sorrows
to drink alcohol to forget your problems
green with envy
very angry and jealous because someone has something you want for yourself
with flying colours
very successfully
off-colour
unwell
to feel blue
to feel sad
to see red
to become angry
the black sheep (of a family)
someone who doesn't fit in with a group and often causes embarrassment.
to catch (someone) red-handed
to catch someone doing something wrong or illegal
out of the blue
unexpectedly or surprisingly
a white lie
a lie about something unimportant that is told to avoid hurting someone
the grass is always greener on the other side
other people always seem to be in a better situation than you
***Vocabulary***
The green-eyed monster
***Meaning
The phrase the green-eyed monster is still used today to describe the dangers of uncontrolled jealousy in relationships.
Example sentence
I thought I'd got over my ex, but when I saw him with his new girlfriend, the green-eyed monster got me.
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Extra vocabulary
ale
a type of beer
to drown your sorrows
to drink alcohol to forget your problems
green with envy
very angry and jealous because someone has something you want for yourself
with flying colours
very successfully
off-colour
unwell
to feel blue
to feel sad
to see red
to become angry
the black sheep (of a family)
someone who doesn't fit in with a group and often causes embarrassment.
to catch (someone) red-handed
to catch someone doing something wrong or illegal
out of the blue
unexpectedly or surprisingly
a white lie
a lie about something unimportant that is told to avoid hurting someone
the grass is always greener on the other side
other people always seem to be in a better situation than you
#Shakespeare_Speaks
Trinculo is in a pickle
A drunken jester? No good will come of it...
In Shakespeare's time, the jester had the important role of entertaining the court. He played music, did silly things and told jokes - just like a modern-day clown. William Shakespeare included jesters in many of his plays - and his audiences loved them.
In the following video, we can see Trinculo, the jester from The Tempest.
While you watch the video, decide if Trinculo is:
a) very drunk
b) in a difficult situation
c) both a) and b)
Trinculo is in a pickle
A drunken jester? No good will come of it...
In Shakespeare's time, the jester had the important role of entertaining the court. He played music, did silly things and told jokes - just like a modern-day clown. William Shakespeare included jesters in many of his plays - and his audiences loved them.
In the following video, we can see Trinculo, the jester from The Tempest.
While you watch the video, decide if Trinculo is:
a) very drunk
b) in a difficult situation
c) both a) and b)
Upper Intermediate
#Shakespeare_Speaks Trinculo is in a pickle A drunken jester? No good will come of it... In Shakespeare's time, the jester had the important role of entertaining the court. He played music, did silly things and told jokes - just like a modern-day clown.…
Answer
The answer is c) - Trinculo has drunk too much alcohol AND he is in a difficult situation!
The answer is c) - Trinculo has drunk too much alcohol AND he is in a difficult situation!
#Shakespeare_Speaks
**Vocabulary**
In a pickle
Meaning
Nowadays, when someone says they are in a pickle they mean that they are in a mess - a very difficult situation.
Example sentence
Most of the time if I'm in a pickle I'll call one of my brothers. They've usually got somewhat uplifting advice.
Note
Nowadays, people can say I'm pickled if they have drunk too much alcohol.
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Extra vocabulary
court
(here) the place where a King or Queen and their family and servants are living
a jester
a man whose job was to entertain people by doing silly things and telling jokes
tricky
difficult
in a sticky situation
in a difficult situation
in a tight spot
in a difficult situation
in a bind
in a difficult situation
between a rock and a hard place
in a very difficult position, often facing a difficult decision
he's legless
he's completely drunk
hammered
completely drunk
tipsy
a little drunk
merry
a little drunk and feeling happy
**Vocabulary**
In a pickle
Meaning
Nowadays, when someone says they are in a pickle they mean that they are in a mess - a very difficult situation.
Example sentence
Most of the time if I'm in a pickle I'll call one of my brothers. They've usually got somewhat uplifting advice.
Note
Nowadays, people can say I'm pickled if they have drunk too much alcohol.
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Extra vocabulary
court
(here) the place where a King or Queen and their family and servants are living
a jester
a man whose job was to entertain people by doing silly things and telling jokes
tricky
difficult
in a sticky situation
in a difficult situation
in a tight spot
in a difficult situation
in a bind
in a difficult situation
between a rock and a hard place
in a very difficult position, often facing a difficult decision
he's legless
he's completely drunk
hammered
completely drunk
tipsy
a little drunk
merry
a little drunk and feeling happy