5 Reasons Learning Italian is the Best Decision You’ll Make This Year

by | Aug 23, 2024 | Beginner classes, courses, Italian classes, Language classes, Language school, Languages

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Wondering about learning Italian in 2024? Why wouldn’t you be? It’s the mother tongue of nearly 85 million people worldwide. But let’s be real. This isn’t why you’re interested.

Italian is about the delicious food and exquisite wine, the rich art and architecture, the deep history, and, of course, the passionate people who speak it. So why not dive in and see what learning Italian is offering you this year?

  1. Learning Italian is the Ultimate Travel Companion

Planning a trip to Italy? Brava! Speaking even a little Italian opens a whole new world. Imagine strolling through a local market, gelato in hand, haggling over fresh figs and olives, fully immersed in the culture. Plus, learning Italian means you’ll understand the street signs, and even the cheeky graffiti your tour guide conveniently ‘forgot’ to translate.

  1. Savour Beyond Pasta and Pizza

Italian food is universally adored. But it’s so much more enjoyable when you know the language behind the dishes. Understanding terms like cannelloni (big tubes) and panna cotta (baked cream) make dining more authentic. And your newfound language skills will never go to waste with Italian eateries on every corner, everywhere.

  1. That’s Amore… Amici, and More

Italian is your golden ticket to making lifelong friends or maybe even finding love. After all, communicating in Italian empowers you to nurture deeper, more meaningful connections, whether they’re friendships or something less platonic!

  1. Learn with Greater Ease Than You Think

Worried learning Italian might be too hard? Don’t be! The good news is it’s surprisingly easy for English speakers, with tons of cognates (like finale for final and melodia for melody) and straightforward pronunciations.

  1. Give Your Career a Boost

Speaking another language is a major plus in today’s global job market, with Italian being a real door opener. You see, Italy is the third largest economy in the Eurozone. So, knowing the language gives you a competitive edge for international job roles or working with Italian companies.

At la Academia, we’re ready, willing and able to help you start learning Italian today. So, why not let 2024 be the year you welcome la dolce vita into your life for good?

Get in touch to enrol on the forthcoming course, running for six consecutive weeks, with a two-hour session weekly.

Complete Beginners ITALIAN 

  • When? Starting on Friday 27th September 2024
  • Where? la Academia, Cheadle
  • Time? 1.30 – 3.30pm
  • Cost? £120.00
  • Teacher? Rino