Posted by Speakeasy News > Friday 25 November 2016 > What's On
Friday 2 December is Shakespeare Lives in Schools Day around the world, part of the commemorations of the 400th anniversary year of the Bard’s death. William Shakespeare died on 23 April 1616, at the age of 52, in his native Stratford-upon-Avon. Yet his 37 plays are still played constantly around the world, and have provided … Continue reading “Shakespeare Lives in Schools Day”
Posted by Speakeasy News > Friday 25 November 2016 > Webpicks
The British Council has produced various films to celebrate the anniversary, modern, short versions inspired by elements of Shakespeare’s plays. Some are difficult for learners, language-wise, but we’ve selected these two for class use. Plus an interactive film from Shakespeare’s Globe. This film is a satirical homage to Hamlet, and the main character is a … Continue reading “Shakespeare Lives in Schools Webpicks”
Posted by Speakeasy News > Thursday 06 October 2016 > Celebrate
Every autumn, Britain breaks out in verse for National Poetry Day, this year on 6 October. We often reach for poetry when we want to say something meaningful, whether it is in a birthday card, a graduation speech, wedding or funeral. The aim of National Poetry Day is to have people encounter poetry in unusual … Continue reading “Say it with a Poem on National Poetry Day”
Posted by Speakeasy News > Tuesday 06 September 2016 > Celebrate
William Shakespeare died 400 years ago, on 23 April 1616, at the age of 52, in his native Stratford-upon-Avon. Yet his 37 plays are still played constantly around the world, and have provided the basis for more than 1000 films. Britain had had grandiose plans for celebrating the tercentenary of Shakespeare’s death in 1916 before … Continue reading “Shakespeare 400”
Posted by Speakeasy News > Wednesday 06 July 2016 > In the News
Queen Elizabeth II is now officially Britain’s longest reigning monarch. On 9 September, 2015, she overtook Queen Victoria, who reigned for 63 years, seven months and two days, from 1837 to 1901. Elizabeth ascended to the throne on 6 February 1952, after the death of her father King George VI. He, as a second son, … Continue reading “Queen Elizabeth II: Longest Reign”
Already registered? Sign in.
Don’t have an account already, register now for free.
REGISTERA tout moment, vous pourrez vous désinscrire à travers le lien de désinscription présent dans chacun de nos mails.
Conformément à la Loi Informatique et Liberté n°78-17 du 6 janvier 1978 modifiée, au Règlement (UE) 2016/679 et à la Loi pour une République numérique du 7 octobre 2016, vous disposez du droit d'accès, de rectification, de limitation, d'opposition, de suppression, du droit à la portabilité de vos données, de transmettre des directives sur leur sort en cas de décès.
Vous pouvez exercer ces droits en adressant un mail accompagné d'une copie de votre pièce d'identité à contact-donnees@sejer.fr.
Vous avez la possibilité de former une réclamation auprès de l'autorité compétente. Consultez la charte de protection des données personnelle