I work as an English teacher. However, in Singapore, English language is taught as a different subject as English Literature. (Unlike the States in which language arts fuses both language and literature aspects.)

Moreover, I have always studied Science in school. It was only until college that I switched from the Science faculty to the Arts faculty and majored in Linguistics. My lack of exposure to the literary arts means that I only have working knowledge of some Shakespeare’s plays. Which is a shame because I think any self-respecting English teacher should understand how Shakespeare impacted the English language.

I think more than one thousand English words borne out of Shakespeare’s influence. He is the man! I took these pictures when I went to another school for a lesson demonstration. You can sense that I’m fascinated by the contributions Shakespeare made to the English language.

My goal this year is to read some Shakespeare’s plays. I have these books on hand. Which book do you think I should read first?

Thank you for your recommendations in advance!