England Quote by Jose Ortega y Gasset

“To learn English you must begin by thrusting the jaw forward, almost clenching the teeth, and practically immbilizing the lips. In this way the English produce the series of unpleasant little mews of which their language consists.” quote by Jose Ortega y Gasset — Download Open image

“To learn English you must begin by thrusting the jaw forward, almost clenching the teeth, and practically immbilizing the lips. In this way the English produce the series of unpleasant little mews of which their language consists.”

Jose Ortega y Gasset

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