Do we learn about the culture in the new language or our own?

It’s like choosing between learning how to play with new toys or your favorite ones, both are fun, but they teach you different things.

Culture is like the way people play together, what games they choose, how they talk, and even what kinds of snacks they bring. When you learn a new language, it’s like getting a bunch of new toys to play with. You might learn how kids in another country laugh or sing or tell stories.

But if you focus on your own language, it's like staying with the friends you already know, you understand their jokes, you know what games they like best, and you can even help them when they need a snack.

So, when we ask “Do we learn about the culture in the new language or our own?” we’re really asking: Are we playing with new toys and learning how kids in another country play, or are we staying with our old friends and learning more about how we all play together?

It’s like choosing between a big, colorful puzzle with brand-new pieces, or the puzzle you already know by heart. Both are fun, but they teach you different things!