The Languages spoken in Anguilla

The official language of Anguilla is English although many of the people speak with a strong West Indian inflection that may take a little getting used to for people from the US or the UK. The island has been home to the British for so long that very little of the traditional Amerindian culture remains. The language, clearly, takes its roots from the British who came here 400 years ago.

Unlike the other Caribbean islands where Dutch or French are sometimes required, visitors will have no problems conversing with Anguillians. This is helpful because exchanging pleasantries and sharing warm conversation is an important part of life on the island.