5 great reasons to learn and love italian

1. 1. To discover one of the most amazing countries in the world

Not by chance, the motherland of Italian language, Italy, is the dream destination of many travellers from all over the world. Its 58 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and its countless traditions prove that there’s so much to see and to do in the so-called “bel paese”, that learning the local language can be the key to immerse to the fullest into the Italian culture, literature, art and atmosphere. But there’s more: knowing a bit of Italian will help you to reduce the distance between you and the locals, who surely will give you precious advice to better enjoy your stay. This would hugely encourage and enrich your learning path, making it also more funny!

1. 1. To dive into the Italian lifestyle and cuisine

Learning Italian is a marvelous journey across a unique way of living; being ready to not only speak, and behave, but, above all…eat like a true Italian! In fact, Italy has a real holy food culture, which is strongly connected to language itself. You may be surprised to discover that some Italian words sometimes express the nature of what you eat: for instance, the Farfalle is a typical pasta that takes the shape of the same insect (butterfly), in order to convey the ideas of lightness, happiness and freedom. Another example is the typical Pasta all’arrabbiata, called like that because of its main ingredient – the chilli pepper – that tends to provoke redness to the face. The adjective “arrabbiata”, indeed, refers to the same physical feeling experienced when someone gets angry. In addition, some Italian foods are also self-explanatory. They immediately suggest the recipe instructions, such as for biscotti (‘twice-cooked”, according to the ancient recipe of medieval times, which required bread to be baked twice to eliminate the humidity and obtain a crispier product) or panna cotta (“cooked cream”). How wonderful!

1. 1. To experience musicality and… a bit of craziness!

The uniqueness of the Italian language lies in its musicality and gentleness. Although grammar may be tricky at first, the melodic sounds of the words will help you to memorize them, making your learning process much easier and enjoyable. Being part of the Romance language family (Italian is the closest language to Latin!), you’ll find similarities in both vocabulary and grammar structures of languages like Spanish, French and Portuguese. Nevertheless, Italian has a further and curious means of communication, that of gestures and facial expressions! They simply strengthen the discourse or are used to knock down all communication barriers when the only verbal language is not enough. You’ll definitely have fun learning all their hidden meanings, and you’ll no longer be able to do with them!

1. 1. For professional purposes

Bear in mind that the Made in Italy is globally famous and that many Italian companies are global leaders in several professional areas, like fashion, design, cuisine, art, food and beverage, football and automotive industry (just think about Barilla, Lavazza, Ferrari, Fiat, Armani, Versace…). They frequently seek Italian-speaking employees to join their team, so learning Italian could boost your career, whether you’re interested in some of these fields. In fact, although English still preserves its status as the first used business language, in today’s world, companies from all over the world co-operate and communicate with each other in various languages. As a consequence, speaking Italian will set yourself apart!

1. 1. To get out of your comfort zone

Learning Italian is a challenging and exciting journey at the same time. Sometimes it can be hard, but, as soon as you get used to the melodic sounds and structures of this language, it will give you incredible satisfaction and it will reward all your efforts. Just like a harsh climb on a high mountain, the landscape from the top will be unbelievable!