273. How Many English Words Did William Shakespeare Invent? (English Vocabulary Lesson )

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Who was William Shakespeare? Why is he so famous? And did he really invent 1700 English words and phrases?
Let’s discuss this on today’s episode of Thinking in English!

TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/12/04/273-how-many-english-words-did-william-shakespeare-invent-english-vocabulary-lesson/⁠

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Vocabulary

• Classics (noun): Works of literature that are considered of the highest quality and lasting significance.
• Iconic (adjective): Widely recognized and admired, representing a symbol or characteristic.
• Playwright (noun): A person who writes plays.
• Feud (noun): A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute.
• Popularized (verb): Made widely known and accepted.
• Works (noun): Literary creations or compositions, such as plays and poems.
• Sonnet (noun): A specific form of poem that typically consists of 14 lines.
• Giant (noun): Used metaphorically to signify immense influence and significance in the world.

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