933. The Best English Expressions are from Shakespeare ✍️ Learn English Vocabulary

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In this episode I focus on English expressions and idioms that originated in the works of William Shakespeare and are still used in modern everyday language. Notice the expressions in various contexts, fully understand their meanings and use, explore their origins in Shakespeare's work, and gain valuable lessons about how to learn new vocabulary with real world examples. Includes a PDF worksheet and transcript. 📄 Get the PDF here https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/933.-The-Best-English-Expressions-are-from-Shakespeare-_-Learn-English-Vocabulary.pdf 🔗 Episode page on my website https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/04/29/933-the-best-english-expressions-are-from-shakespeare-learn-english-vocabulary/ 🏆 LEP PREMIUM https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium ☕️ LEP MERCH https://www.redbubble.com/people/lepluke/shop Contents 0:00:00 Introduction 0:02:06 PDF Starts 0:04:09 Presenting 12 expressions from Shakespeare in context 0:13:14 The 12 expressions (and more) 0:15:40 English with Bill 0:21:35 Expression 1: A forgone conclusion 0:29:43 The importance of looking for real-world examples of new vocabulary 0:45:00: Expression 2: A sea change 1:04:14 Expression 3: A sorry sight 1:08:34 Chadwick FC football anecdotes 1:14:44 A re-cap of the 12 expressions from earlier 1:17:45 Other useful vocabulary from the earlier contexts