LEARNING A LANGUAGE IS LEARNING A CULTURE
Keywords:
Language, culture,Philosophies and Traditions, Asians cultures, religion, Korean culture,European languages, Spanish and Portuguese cultures,Eastern languages.Abstract
This article provides information about the symbiotic relationships between language and culture.Learning a new language goes far beyond acquiring the ability to communicate. It’s an immersive experience, one that ties together not just
words and grammar, but traditions, values, and customs that define a culture. Language is the vehicle through which a community expresses its worldview, and understanding a language means tapping into the heart of the culture it represents. This article delves
into the concept that "learning a language is learning a culture," exploring how language and culture are intertwined in various global contexts.
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