American Languages

For American languages see:

  • Indigenous languages of the Americas
  • Languages of North America
  • Languages of South America
  • Languages of the United States

Famous quotes containing the words american and/or languages:

    “Japanese mothers credit “effort” as the key determinant of a child’s achievement in school, while American mothers name “ability” as the more important factor.”
    —Perry Garfinkel (20th century)

    “The very natural tendency to use terms derived from traditional grammar like verb, noun, adjective, passive voice, in describing languages outside of Indo-European is fraught with grave possibilities of misunderstanding.”
    —Benjamin Lee Whorf (1897–1934)