this qualitative study investigated english as a second language (esl) learners' perceptions of the nature and influence of immersion in a predominantly english culture on their english learning. the participants in the study were e i^ t adult esl learners who were enrolled in 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 programs or courses but were not taking esl courses. three themes emerged horn the analysis of the qualitative data: (a) the nature of esl learners' culture learning experiences; (b) the positive influence of immersion in english-language culture on esl learning; and (c) esl learners' perceptions of the influence of culture learning experiences on their english learning. this study showed that the participants learned english culture when they immersed themselves in a predominantly english culture. for the eight participants, learning english culture and having more knowledge about it were necessary components in their esl learning. the participants' experiences of immersion in a predominantly english culture positively influenced their esl learning. the participants revealed that they benefited significantly from their experiences of immersion in a predominantly english culture.