In addition to reading, writing, listening and speaking students need to be aware of how to interact using

the language within a new culture that is often very different from their own.

Culture is an absolutely essential part of the second language class. Without incorporating culture
regularly, students lack an important component of the language learning process. Culture is
indispensable in order to fully understand a language, its nuances and appropriate uses. Aside from
understanding the linguistic side of language, culture is a key component in giving the student a well-
rounded education in the chosen language and provides a context for understanding one's own
culture.Some visible forms of culture include holidays, art, popular culture, literature, and food. When
learning about a new culture, the big C cultural elements would be discovered first; they are the most
overt forms of culture. Little c culture, in contrast, in the more invisible type of culture associated with a
region, group of people, language, etc. Some examples of little c culture include communication styles,
verbal and non-verbal language symbols, cultural norms (what is proper and improper in social
interactions), how to behave, myths and legends, etc.

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English is an international language used all over the world. In order to communicate with other
people, is it enough just to master English grammar, vocabulary and colloquial phrases, but
The ability to interpret a document or event from another culture, to explain it and relate it to
documents from ones own,

Language can break the barriers between two individual with different cultures.It is the most effective
way of understanding cultural upbringing.

I can show them how direct translation isn't always culturally appropriate, and no longer feel irritated
when they make those mistakes while using English with me.

Without language knowledge it is difficult to learn about different cultures. On the other hand, when
somebody learns a language to prepare for working abroad, he or she engages in cultural aspects of that
language almost simultaneously. Whether it is possible to prepare somebody properly for the experience
of working abroad depends on the individual learner's readiness to engage with that culture. Moreover,
previous learnt language knowledge does not guarantee the possibility of culture clashes when entering
a different country. However, it does help to develop an understanding of a divers culture and its
accompanied language prior to living abroad. Considering my own experiences, I would suggest that a
proper understanding of cultural diversities comes with experiences and further language learning
processes in real life context.

Also -Language stands before one nears the door of any culture.One needs to communicate first through
language in order to know and master a local culture.So the most important thing is language

In actual language use, it is not the case that it is only the forms of
language that convey meaning. It is language in its cultural context that creates meaning
To fully understand a language, you need to not only understand the words that are used, but the
emotions behind them. Its not enough to learn from a book and expect to be able to effectively
communicate with speakers of that language. There are customs and rituals that have to be
learned, and mindsets that must be understood.
Choosing not to learn about the country or countries where a particular language is spoken nor its
government, history or people not only robs you of the richness that knowing another language normally
brings with it, but also makes it very difficult to appreciate the news or place current events in any
meaningful context.

The political, social and economic conditions of the country influence its vocabulary and the shades of
meaning of its words.

Learning a language without the cultural framework in which it exists is like cooking ethnic food without
the spices of the region. You simply will remove all of the flavor from the language. If you are lucky
enough to be able to travel or live in the country for awhile, great! If not, try to learn as much as you can
by reading books and magazines from the country and watching its television programs so that you can
get a feel for how the people think, act and speak.

People can gain information about culture by way of cultural knowledge and cultural experience.