If you’re a professional transcriptionist, you already know how important it is to recognize common references and idioms—especially when they come from classic literature. In our latest video, we take a trip to London’s Globe Theatre to explore ten well-known quotes that originated with none other than William Shakespeare. These timeless lines still show up in everyday English and can easily appear in interviews, podcasts, and speeches you transcribe.
Why does this matter for transcription work? Because familiarity with widely used phrases helps you recognize them quickly and transcribe with confidence. This video offers the kind of cultural background that clears up confusion and boosts accuracy. Knowing that certain classic phrases came from Shakespeare not only makes your job easier—it elevates your professionalism.
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The video also features a useful tip about the FTW Transcriber, a transcription tool designed with real-world workflows in mind. Specifically, we show how you can set custom starting points for your timestamps—even using negative values—when clients provide source material that doesn’t begin at zero. It’s a small feature with big time-saving potential, especially on projects with complex or pre-timed video.
Whether you’re new to transcription or have years of experience, this short but informative video adds valuable insight to your toolkit. You’ll walk away with memorable examples of Shakespeare’s influence on the English language and a better understanding of how to catch these moments when they show up in your work. Give it a watch, and take one more step toward mastering the art of clean, accurate transcription.
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