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English Quotes

On learning, teaching, and living in English.

This page brings together candid reflections on English as a second language, as a school subject, and as a field of study, including honest admissions about discomfort with certain roles or texts. It pairs naturally with our English Language collection.

Although my father is English, I was brought up in Australia.

Quotes by Adelaide Clemens

I like English, and I like writing essays, and that kind of stuff.

Quotes by Abigail Breslin

English is not my first language.

Quotes by Zhu Zhu

Ang Lee was educated in the West and his English is good.

Quotes by Zhang Yimou

England Quotes

I was an English major, so I love discussing possibilities and alternate theories.

Quotes by William Mapother

I disliked singing in English and neither liked the story nor the character of Cressida.

Quotes by Walter Legge

I studied Wilfred Owen for my English A Level, and that led me to Sassoon and Blunden, Rosenberg and Thomas.

Quotes by Tony Bradman

Comcast is a big voice: they have a tremendous voice across America; they're a tremendous voice in Spanish and English, and they have a tremendous voice in Washington.

Quotes by Tony Cardenas

I do not want to play in an English club in mid-table.

Quotes by Toby Alderweireld

English Language Quotes

I enjoyed English football from day one when I was with Southampton.

Quotes by Toby Alderweireld

Afghanistan's story, backwards or sideways, is not confined to the Americans or the English.

Quotes by Terry Glavin

My master's degree was in English literature.

Quotes by Sylvia Browne

The notion of 'Queen's English' is usually applied to our pronunciation.

Quotes by Susie Dent

Sonnets are guys writing in English, imitating an Italian song form. It was a form definitely sung as often as it was recited.

Quotes by Steve Earle

English Literature Quotes

Marmite is my little English touch, and I'm crazy for chutneys.

Quotes by Stephen Moyer

I think my English is bad.

Quotes by Stephen Chow

English is not my language.

Quotes by Sebastian Lelio

I love boys with English accents.

Quotes by Samara Weaving

I love English, Spanish, and German football.

Quotes by Romelu Lukaku

English School Quotes

I really like acting in English.

Quotes by Romain Duris

Frequently Asked Questions

What's covered in this English quotes collection?
It ranges from people describing English as their second language to reflections on studying English literature and disliking certain assigned roles or texts.
Why do people look up quotes about the English language specifically?
Many are language learners or teachers looking for relatable, honest lines about the struggle and reward of mastering English.
Does this collection include perspectives from non-native speakers?
Yes, several lines come from people candidly noting that English isn't their first language.
Are any quotes here tied to literature study?
A few reflect on academic study of English, including enjoying open-ended theories and discussion.
What's a good next stop after this page?
For classroom-specific angles, our English School collection continues the theme.

Studied English formally? See English Literature, or explore English School for classroom-specific reflections.