load a lang file into an array

Why would you want to take an array and put it in a new array?

If the lang file is loaded and you know the key name al you need todo to get the value is

PHP Code:

$language_value = $this->lang->line('language_key'); 


OR use the helper

PHP Code:

$this->load->helper('language');

$language_value = lang('language_key'); 


Info here: Language documentation CI 3.x