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Some people think that living in a country for a period of time is needed to learn its language and culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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A number of people advocates that staying in a country for some time is necessary to understand the local
language
 and
culture
. Of course, there are some other ways to learn more vocabulary and lifestyle in a surface,
however
, to get deeply involved with it, is the best way to go, in my opinion. There are few easier ways to develop fluency in another
language
 and its
culture
.
Firstly
, by enrolling
to
Suggestion
in
on
 a course to study the
language
 which has a native speaker as an instructor. Surely, we will be able to catch one or two slangs to be imitated to make us sounds more like them.
Secondly
, by joining a cultural night from that community to allow us to taste their local foods and beverages.
Finally
, by connecting with a group of expats who are living here through its national favourite sport.
For instance
, we should join basketball friendly match with Filipino friends to get to know the Philippine’s
culture
. Earlier
this
 year, my brother was accepted at a university in Germany and Deutsch is not even his
second
language
. He started to join Deutsch course online with native speaker years ago.
Although
, our eldest sister has been living in Germany for ten years now,
hence
 more or less we are familiar with the food. Eventually, when he arrived in Germany
last
 month, he still experienced cultural shock. In conclusion, I extremely agree with the opinion about living in a country for a period of time is crucial to sincerely learn a new
language
 and its
culture
. After all, experience is the best teacher.
Therefore
, only by living in their shoes, we can truly understand the
culture
 and
moreover
 involuntarily speak their
language
.

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