I think the small cultural presentations are a great idea for us to not just learn more about the culture of our target language but also about the cultures and languages that our classmates have picked. Learning about the Swedish Fika gave me a tiny glimpse into the Swedish culture, traditions, and language. The presentations are like windows from which we can view life in a different country and learn something new that we wouldn’t have bothered to otherwise. The presentations were not only interesting but they also expanded my horizons: before learning about Fika I would have never even thought about Sweden. The country was simply a dot in the map but after learning something about their culture I have a tiny piece of information that I can associate it with.
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