Question

Write a note on English Language Day.

Answer 1

English Language Day is celebrated each year on April 23 – the date when tradition says William Shakespeare was born. Many people consider English as the unofficial world language because it is so widely used. English is the main language of business and aviation. It is the most widely used language on the Internet and social media.

Contribution of Shakespeare to English language

• Shakespeare introduced 1,700 original words into the language, many of which we still use (despite significant changes to the language since Shakespeare’s time).
• These words include: lonely,frugal,dwindle, and many more.
• When you talk about “breaking the ice” or having a “heart of gold,” or when you use any number of other phrases, you’re using Shakespeare’s language.
• William Shakespeare is credited with the invention or introduction of over 1,700 words that are still used in English today.