International Journal of Language & Literature

Teaching English Language through Shakespeare’s Play
Muhammad Bilal Latif

Abstract
This research paper attempts to explain Shakespeare‘s play as source material for language teaching and learning. Ben Jonson says ―Shakespeare Not of an Age, but for All Time‖. We can use Shakespeare‘s play as primary sources in the present day class room. It is like language through literature concept of teaching and learning. If we teach English with the help of Shakespeare‘s play ‗Romeo and Juliet‘ is very interesting to the students of second language. Literature motivates the students to learn language unconsciously. Romeo and Juliet is a monument of Shakespeare‘s talent, and as such, we believe that students learn best using a performance based methodology and that performance can build a personal connection with the text that traditional teaching methods may not. It gives students listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in practice.

Full Text: PDF      DOI: 10.15640/ijll.v9n2a8