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Ep131. How Culture Shapes Language Learning
Culture isn’t just the background of language—it’s the invisible thread that weaves through every word we speak, every pause we take, and every gesture we make. In this 120-minute deep dive, host Mike Llerena explores how culture profoundly influences the way we learn, teach, and experience language. From classroom dynamics and identity struggles to pragmatics, politeness, and power distance, this episode unpacks why language is never just about grammar or vocabulary.
Through storytelling, research, real learner experiences, and classroom insights from around the world, we uncover how…
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