William Shakespeare's works are best understood if they are seen onstage or heard aloud, professional actor David Huynh told students at West Albany High School. Best of all: perform them yourself.

Shakespeare’s language is widely considered to represent the pinnacle of English. But that status is underpinned by multiple myths — ideas about language that have departed from reality (or what is ...

The works of William Shakespeare have long been a staple of both high school drama and English classes around the country. However, despite their prevalence in the classroom, many students still ...

Julian Fellowes caused controversy recently after saying that not everyone has the ability to understand Shakespeare's language. Whilst promoting his new film Romeo and Juliet he told the BBC "When ...

Schoolchildren struggling to understand Shakespeare are concerned that studying the works of the world's greatest dramatist will not help them get a job when they leave school. The vast majority – 77% ...

Although Shakespeare is the most famous—and lauded—writer in English, most adult readers, theatergoers and students would be hard pressed to admit they fully understand the complexity or complete ...

Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. Reading Shakespeare can feel like decoding a secret language. The words are ...

Although Shakespeare is the most famous-and lauded-writer in English, most adult readers, theatergoers and students would be hard pressed to admit they fully understand the complexity or complete ...

Conor Short, a teacher/artist in residence from Globe Education, Shakespeare’s Globe London, instructs UC Davis teaching credential students how to work with puppets in teaching Shakespeare.

Now here’s a period drama. William Shakespeare’s words and sexuality have long been the subject of speculation, but researchers believe their labor has finally confirmed the Bard’s love preferences.

While academic writing and Elizabethan verse may seem worlds apart, Shakespeare’s ability to engage, persuade and clarify complex ideas holds valuable insights for scholars striving to communicate ...