Many people are struggling to start learning a new language for a number of reasons.
The second thing is: WHY do you want to learn the language? Not only are languages different but the world views of different cultures are also reflected in the languages.
There is a close and intimate connection between culture and language. Culture began when speech started (Kroeber, 1923).
It is a characteristic of culture to be socially transmitted through language. Children learn language based on what they see in their community.
In 1931, Edward Sapir wrote his perception of language. Because there are different social relationship evolving around the language and this would manifest on the language, itself.
An example would be military language. In this case, understanding the subculture’s language would help us understand the organization structure.
Second language learners are even encouraged to immerse on the culture of the language they are learning.
There are teachers that would incorporate culture while teaching second language.
It is impossible for a culture to exist without languages and languages to exist without having a culture.
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