ENGLISH QUOTES
Famous Quotes in English
Some quotes are part of everyday English, familiar to any native English speaker. It's useful to be familiar with them because they may come up in conversation, or they may be referred to without being quoted directly. The people who said these things are, in many cases, famous English speakers such as scientists, politicians, or writers. Finding out more about the lives of these people is a good way to broaden your familiarity with English-speaking cultures.
These quotes are famous enough to be recognized by most native English speakers. Some come from written English (plays, books, or poems), others come from movies, and still others come from famous figures in history. Any of these can be quoted in a conversation, in whole or in part, They are so famous that the longer quotes are more often referred to with only the first part of the quote because people know the rest. Once you know an English quote, you will see it referred to in many places. Famous quotes are often changed slightly to make jokes, since everyone will understand both the original quote and the changed version. They can also be used as jokes when you quote them in an unexpected context.
Quotes About the English Language
Lots of people have learned English before you, and some of them had interesting things to say about the experience. It can be fun to read what other people think about the English language and about being an English learner. While not so familiar to English-speakers, these quotes are a nice break from your studies.
These quotes about English and about foreign languages can help to give you a new perspective on your studies. Some are light-hearted, others more serious. None of these quotes are famous, so you probably can't use them in conversation, but they're a nice way to pick up a few new English vocabulary words while reading some interesting thoughts.
Inspiring Quotes for English Learners
There's nothing quite like getting inspired to study harder by finding a meaningful or funny quote that really speaks to you. When you're having a hard time with your English studies, knowing that other people have also struggled to improve themselves can really help get you motivated again. Whatever quotes have that effect on you, print them out and put them near your desk to help cheer you up when you're feeling frustrated.
These inspiring quotes will help you stay motivated to improve your English every day. It's easy to get discouraged after a bad grade on a test or a particularly difficult lesson. It is hard to learn a new language, and more importantly, it takes time, effort, and practice. But even when the task seems hard, it's never impossible, as these inspiring quotes will tell you. So change tactics, try something new, and keep on learning English!
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