Summary of How Much of Modern English Came from Shakespeare???

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This YouTube video discusses the theory that a lot of modern English is based on Shakespeare. It provides examples of words and idioms that were either created by Shakespeare or adopted by him from other languages. It also includes a brief overview of the language learning program, lang focus Calm, and its free video course.

• 00:00:00 Shakespeare created 1,700 words that are commonly used in modern English, including idioms like "without rhyme or reason." Some words were created by combining two existing words, while others were created by introducing a new word into the English language. Some of these words have evolved in meanings since Shakespeare's time, and some remain commonly used today.
• 00:05:00 In this video, various English words and idioms are discussed, with examples of where they came from. Some words were adopted from French and Latin, while others were created by Shakespeare himself. Some words are completely original, while others were inspired by Shakespeare and adopted by other writers. One interesting note is that many of the collocations found in Shakespeare's works were first used in criminal slang.
• 00:10:00 This YouTube video explores the question of how much of modern English is based on Shakespeare. Supporters of this theory include two Patreon supporters who appear on the screen. The video provides a brief overview of the language learning program, lang focus Calm, and its accompanying free video course. Those who sign up for the newsletter receive the course as a bonus.