1936 - How Shakespeare can Boost your Business English

The video discusses a pop quiz about Shakespeare's contribution to the English language, focusing on words he invented. It includes a listener's question about the word 'bastinato' and explores three words—lackluster, baseless, and impartial—that Shakespeare coined. The video explains their original and modern meanings, their usage in business English, and concludes with a role play to demonstrate their application.

How many words do you think William Shakespeare invented?

What are some examples of Shakespeare's invented words that are commonly used today?

What does the word 'lackluster' mean in modern usage?

In which play did Shakespeare use the word 'baseless'?

How has the meaning of 'baseless' evolved from Shakespeare's time to now?

What is the significance of the word 'impartial' in a business context?

What does the phrase 'I can't put my finger on why' imply?

How can reading classical literature improve your vocabulary?

What is the relationship between Shakespeare's works and modern business language?

Why is it important to use high-level vocabulary in business English?