English Language Day seeks to increase awareness about the history, culture, and achievements of the English language. English is a Germanic language, and it is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. It has even earned the name lingua franca of the modern world, which means it is a universal language used for communication. This day makes up one of six UN language days. The aim is to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity by exploring main languages.
English Language Day was established in 2010 by the United Nations to promote the organization's six working languages. This day is observed annually on April 23rd. This date coincides with William Shakespeare’s birthday. Shakespeare is one of the most famous and well-celebrated English play writers and authors in history.
Can you imagine a world without language? How different life would be if we couldn't communicate with each other or with others from across the world. Today, we live in a global village where some languages have been adopted by multiple countries, and of them, English is spoken by about 1.35 billion people in the world. This is why we celebrate English language day. But, do you know why we celebrate it on the 23rd of April? English language day is celebrated on the birthday and death anniversary of the most famous English playwright, William Shakespeare. Shakespeare, also known as the Bard of Avon, invented many popular phrases in English that are used even today. So on his birthday, we celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of the third most spoken language in the world.
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