The United Nations celebrates English Language Day on April 23 in honour of English playwright William Shakespeare, born and died on that date.
Every year on April 23, people worldwide celebrate English Language Day. The major goal of the day is to raise awareness of the language's history, culture, and achievements. The day was first observed in 2010, and it corresponds with the birth and death dates of William Shakespeare, the renowned English playwright, poet, and actor. The United Nations also commemorated English Language Day on April 23 every year.
History and significance:
Did you know that just three tribes spoke English 1500 years ago, yet it is today spoken by over 2 billion people all over the world? This language has official recognition in around 75 nations. The perfect way to celebrate English Language Day would be by learning something new about this so popular language. Warm wishes on English Language Day.
Popular quotes and messages to celebrate the occasion
We don’t just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary- James Nicoll
Happy English Language Day! May you come across poems and stories to celebrate this wonderful language.
23 April is not just the birthday or death anniversary of William Shakespeare, but it is also the day of the English language. Happy English language day to you.
The day is to celebrate language that has helped everyone communicate in a common way. Happy English Language Day to you.
Happy English Language Day to all the students out there in schools!
When you celebrate a language, it’s a new way to teach others that particular language. Happy English Language Day!
This is the day when we can make people realise the importance of this language. A very Happy English Language Day to all of you!
Wishing everyone a very Happy English Language Day. This is one of the most commonly used languages that connects the world.
Let us make the most of English Language Day by highlighting the importance of this day which also makes the birthday of William Shakespeare.
Happy English Language Day to you. Let us celebrate this day by enjoying the stories and poems in English that are popular across the globe.
Let us celebrate the occasion of English Language Day by celebrating this language as well as remembering one of the most famous writers of all times. Happy English Language Day.
What adds more glory to the occasion of English Language Day is the birth anniversary of William Shakespeare. Warm wishes on this day to everyone.
Wishing a very Happy English Language Day to everyone. When you know this language, you know that you can connect with many people across the globe.
Let us make the most of English Language Day by enjoying the best of the English literature and learning something more about this widely spoken language.
Language is more than just a means of communication; it also represents our character. -Keep studying and speaking English – have a good English language day.
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