G406 JLPT N4 Grammar :

" ___ と ___ "

The Japanese grammar pattern formed by placing two clauses together with the particle "と" between them is used to express a conditional relationship or a cause-and-effect connection between two events or actions. The first clause describes the condition or situation under which the second clause occurs. For Example:

勉強　する　と上手になる

When you study, you will become skilled.

This pattern is commonly used to indicate that one action follows another under specific circumstances.

More Examples :

この　薬　を　飲むと ねむくなります。

When (you) drink this medicine (you) will become sleepy.

あなた　と　会うと 楽しくなります。

When (I) meet you (I) will become happy.

Conversation:

Kiko: 日本語を勉強すると、日本へ旅行したくなりますね。

Studying Japanese makes you want to travel to Japan, doesn't it?

Eriko: はい、そうですね。日本へ旅行すると、日本文化に触れられます。

Yes, that's true. When you travel to Japan, you can experience Japanese culture.

Kiko: 日本文化に触れると、日本語がもっと楽しくなります。

Experiencing Japanese culture makes learning Japanese even more enjoyable.

Eriko: そうですね。日本語が楽しくなると、日本の友達を作りたくなります。

That's right. When Japanese becomes enjoyable, you'll want to make Japanese friends.