LEARNING A LANGUAGE MEANS LEARNING A CULTURE

Authors

  • Rzambetova Malika Marat qızı Republic of Karakalpakstan, Nukus city 2nd-year student of the Faculty of Foreign Languages at Karakalpak State University Philology and Teaching Languages (English Language)

Keywords:

language learning, culture, intercultural communication, cultural awareness, foreign language teaching, authentic materials, communication skills, traditions, intercultural competence, globalization, language education, cultural diversity.

Abstract

This article discusses the close relationship between language and culture and explains why learning a foreign language also means learning the culture of its speakers. The study highlights the role of cultural awareness in effective communication, intercultural competence, and successful language acquisition. It examines how traditions, values, social norms, literature, and authentic materials contribute to the language learning process. The article also emphasizes the importance of integrating cultural elements into modern language teaching in order to develop tolerant, open-minded, and communicatively competent individuals in today’s globalized world.

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Published

2026-05-24

How to Cite

Rzambetova Malika Marat qızı. (2026). LEARNING A LANGUAGE MEANS LEARNING A CULTURE. Journal of Applied Science and Social Science, 16(5), 914–915. Retrieved from https://www.internationaljournal.co.in/index.php/jasass/article/view/4460

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Vol. 16 No. 5 (2026): Journal of Applied Science and Social Science

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