Always Quote by Susie Dent
“English has always been a mongrel tongue, snapping up words from every continent its speakers encountered.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Story of English” by Susie Dent, 2015
English constantly absorbs words from diverse cultures, making it a hybrid, evolving language.
In simple terms: English is a constantly evolving hybrid language.
Embrace linguistic diversity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- travel
- education
- media
- multilingual workplaces
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does borrowing enrich communication?
- What challenges arise from rapid linguistic change?
Language purity is a myth.