Learning a new language is always fruitful as it opens tons of opportunities for an individual in the global market. Although it could be a cup of tea for some people who have basic understanding of it, overall it is a lengthy process. I totally agree with the fact that gaining knowledge about the culture and lifestyle of people who speak a certain language could be beneficial in the journey.
Movies, songs, news and other digital sources are quite helpful to understand a new culture and their communication style. These sources help us understand where to use different slangs and how to pronounce difficult words in different settings. In the recent survey conducted at Stanford University states that international students who actively participate in on campus events have shown a great improvement in their linguistic abilities and perform well in comparison to distant learning students.
To become an expert in any skill, it requires practice on a daily basis and the same goes for learning a new language. Learning the lifestyle of people who speak a particular language and following it on a daily basis can make a huge difference. This will create several scenarios where an individual can use their language for instance talking to customer services in foreign language, joining an online reading club and making foreign friends.
By concluding the above arguments, it can be seen that people who are actively involved in the culture and adapt the lifestyle of people who speak the language they want to learn can get a big advantage in the learning process.