Shakespeare's work helped develop a deeper understanding of the English language and the use of writing techniques throughout his writings, entertaining his audiences . The Elizabethan era was the beginning of a successful educational system, which mainly consisted of strong religious opinions. Children lucky enough would have the opportunity to begin their formal education in a small school. Little schools were primary schools in Shakespeare's England where pupils started at the age of five and completed their knowledge of how to read and write. Those who were not lucky enough obtained the information through a private teacher, family member or neighbor, who could be paid to provide the information. “This is the beginning towards education and a successful future,” said Jeffrey Forgeng. All schools should make the study of Shakespeare's work and life compulsory. All these factors will result in better writing and better understanding of the English language (1). The first goal was to learn the alphabet from a horn that was printed on a wooden tablet covered with a thin layer of translucent horn to protect the paper. The hornbook was invented in 1450 and helped develop a deeper understanding of the English language. It is the same alphabet we use today and without it there would be no form of education today (Forgeng 1). Today's schools cannot be compared to those of the Elizabethan era. Forgeng said: All the students at the school sat in a single room, without desks: they were grouped on desks, called modules, depending on their level of education. The typical high school was headed by a teacher, usually a graduate. The master could have on... half the paper... more than 100 languages. Students should know where the English language comes from and how it originated. Without Shakespeare there would probably be no education system and the world would not be where it is now (2). Works Cited Forgeng, Jeffrey L. Daily Life in Elizabethan England. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, 2010.Forgeng, Jeffrey L. “Education in Elizabethan England.” Daily life through history. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. March 30, 2014. Mabillard, Amanda. Shakespeare's writing style. Shakespeare online. March 28, 2014..Olsen, Kirstin. “Entertainment in Shakespeare's England: Background.” Daily life through history. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. March 30, 2014. Salisbury, Joyce E. and Lawrence Morris. "Literature in England: Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries". Daily life through history. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 30 March. 2014.