{"id":1150,"date":"2021-01-26T09:21:46","date_gmt":"2021-01-26T09:21:46","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2024-06-14T21:51:44","modified_gmt":"2024-06-15T04:51:44","slug":"quotes-about-the-english-language","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wordscoach.com\/blog\/quotes-about-the-english-language\/","title":{"rendered":"Quotes about the English language"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"words-head\" id=\"words-634443567\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5017566440575750\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5017566440575750\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3340569236\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Quotes about the English language<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The English language, a captivating blend of history, culture, and evolution, has captivated minds for centuries. From its rich <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wordscoach.com\/vocabulary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vocabulary<\/a> to its quirky nuances, English offers a powerful tool for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wordscoach.com\/blog\/category\/communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">communication<\/a> and artistic expression. Today, we delve into the world of words through the insightful quotes of renowned authors, linguists, and historical figures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table  class=\" table table-hover\" ><tbody><tr><td>&#8220;Americans who travel abroad for the first time are often shocked to discover that despite all the progress that has been made in the past 30 years, many foreign people still speak in foreign languages.&#8221;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Dave Barry<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table  class=\" table table-hover\" ><tbody><tr><td>&#8220;Are you one of those people who uses words more for the sound than for the sense of them?&#8221;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Dean Koontz<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table  class=\" table table-hover\" ><tbody><tr><td>&#8220;England and America are two countries separated by the same language.&#8221;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>George Bernard Shaw<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table  class=\" table table-hover\" ><tbody><tr><td>&#8220;English is flexible: you can jam it into a Cuisinart for an hour, remove it, and meaning will still emerge.&#8221;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Douglas Coupland<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table  class=\" table table-hover\" ><tbody><tr><td>&#8220;English is the language of a people who have probably earned their reputation for perfidy and hypocrisy because their language itself is so flexible, so often light-headed with statements which appear to mean one thing one year and quite a different thing the next.&#8221;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Paul Scott<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table  class=\" table table-hover\" ><tbody><tr><td>&#8220;I came here and realized how truly limited my English was and it was very scary. I soon realized it wasn&#8217;t going to be hard to learn &#8211; it was going to be nearly impossible.&#8221;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Salma Hayek<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table  class=\" table table-hover\" ><tbody><tr><td>&#8220;I know grammar by ear only, not by note, not by the rules.&#8221;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Mark Twain<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table  class=\" table table-hover\" ><tbody><tr><td>&#8220;I learned English by going to America and marrying an Englishman who didn&#8217;t speak French. That helped.&#8221;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Catherine Deneuve<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table  class=\" table table-hover\" ><tbody><tr><td>&#8220;I was trying to learn English and I was very worried about my accent. I&#8217;m sure I&#8217;ll always have it but I remember Tom Hanks said to me, &#8220;Don&#8217;t lose the accent. If you do, you&#8217;re lost.&#8221;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Antonio Banderas<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table  class=\" table table-hover\" ><tbody><tr><td>&#8220;Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.&#8221;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Rita Mae Brown<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table  class=\" table table-hover\" ><tbody><tr><td>&#8220;My spelling is wobbly. It is good spelling, but it wobbles and the letters get in the wrong places.&#8221;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>A. A. Milne<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table  class=\" table table-hover\" ><tbody><tr><td>&#8220;Oh, God, I don&#8217;t know what&#8217;s more difficult, life or the English language.&#8221;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Johnathan Ames<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table  class=\" table table-hover\" ><tbody><tr><td>&#8220;Some of the subtance of English words I just don&#8217;t understand at all because the culture is so strange to me.&#8221;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Yun-Fat Chow<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table  class=\" table table-hover\" ><tbody><tr><td>&#8220;Speaking English is like a tongue-twister for me. I can speak each word perfectly, but then you have to string them together, like &#8220;Blah, blah, blah.&#8221; That&#8217;s when I get crazy.&#8221;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Jackie Chan<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table  class=\" table table-hover\" ><tbody><tr><td>&#8220;There is no such thing as the Queen\u2019s English. The property has gone into the hands of a joint stock company and we own the bulk of the shares!&#8221;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Mark Twain<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table  class=\" table table-hover\" ><tbody><tr><td>&#8220;To me it is very important to understand the nature of English and how it works.&#8221;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Shakira<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table  class=\" table table-hover\" ><tbody><tr><td>&#8220;What does it matter if you can speak two or more languages if you have nothing original to say in any language?&#8221;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Jarod Kintz<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table  class=\" table table-hover\" ><tbody><tr><td>&#8220;With hard work, learning English, and getting involved, there is no limit on what you can achieve.&#8221;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Arnold Schwarzenegger<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned writer, a curious learner, or simply someone who appreciates the power of words, these quotes offer a glimpse into the fascinating world of the English language. Let these gems inspire you to explore the depths of English, unlock its potential, and use it to express yourself with clarity, creativity, and perhaps even a touch of humor.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n                <ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5017566440575750\" data-ad-slot=\"3406615517\" data-ad-format=\"link\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n                <script>\n                     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n                <\/script>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.users.wordsdaily\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download the Word of the day<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quotes about the English language The English language, a captivating blend of history, culture, and evolution, has captivated minds for centuries. 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