My name is Marta and I am a student at De Montfort University International College Media department. I am interested in English Language and chose it as my progression route. This blog has been created as a reflective journal of my work, to express my fascination in English language, culture and art.
I was born and raised in Poland. My fascination in English language and culture has started in secondary school, where I took first lessons of English language. My greatest hobby at that time was theatre and drama, where I got fascinated with William Shakespeare and his art. The first play I had opportunity to see in the local theater was "Twelfth Night, or What You Will", which is a comedy, full of very funny language and plot twists. I prefer Shakespeare's comedies over any other genre. My favourite comedy is "Midsummer's Night Dream" full of mythical creatures and folklore. As said by N. Mambrol in Analysis of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream "With A Midsummer Night’s Dream Shakespeare goes beyond imitation to discover a distinctive voice and manner that would add a new dramatic species. After A Midsummer Night’s Dream there was Old Comedy, New Comedy, and now Shakespearean comedy, a synthesis of both. " (Mambrol, 2021) William Shakespeare has opened my mind to beutifull language, humour and British culture. Since the moment I got to know his work I dreamed of traveling to England, visiting London and place where Bard of Avon was born.
Who knew I will move to England only several years later...
The Chandos portrait, National Portrait Gallery, London, John Tailor, 1610 , Britannica
Welcome to the course Marta. Your journey is an inspiring one and I am pleased you've made the start to your English journey.
ReplyDeleteYour post is well written and contains good use of appropriate English. To improve on this post I would suggest talking more about why William Shakespeare was such an inspiration. Was it the language of his plays, maybe the plot line twists? Let us know what makes him, and his work, important to you and encouraged you to make such a big change to your life.