Decoding Macbeth | EFL Worksheet Matching Shakespeare Quotes with Modern English

Make Shakespeare accessible with Decoding Macbeth, an EFL worksheet that helps learners engage with key quotes from Macbeth by matching them to their modern English translations.

From famous lines like "But screw your courage to the sticking-place," to "canst thou not minister to a mind diseased," students work through ten powerful excerpts and uncover their meaning through context, vocabulary clues, and inference. This activity encourages critical thinking while reinforcing comprehension skills in a fun, low-pressure way.

It's a great introduction to Shakespeare’s language and themes, and an ideal springboard for discussion about tone, character, and meaning.

This resource is also part of our Shakespeare | EFL Resource Pack, which is available to download here.

Perfect For:

• TEFL, ESOL, and EAL teachers introducing Shakespeare in an accessible way
• Learners developing reading comprehension and interpretation skills
• Lessons on historical language and its modern equivalents
• Building confidence with authentic literary material

Please Note: Once you have completed your purchase, you will receive a PDF to download and print. This is a digital download – no physical product will be shipped.