Not sure whether to learn Italian? Or wondering if it’s more meaningful to master other languages in the 21st century?
Well, Italian is the language of gelato, opera and, according to Rat Pack crooner Dean Martin, the times “when the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie”.
It’s always been a main character energy. And it’s always a sassy choice to learn Italian for your career, learnability, and holiday plans.
1) Learn Italian for Career Fluency
In terms of popular modern foreign languages, everyone and their nonna seems to learn French or Spanish. But not so many learn Italian. This works in your favour for the following reasons:
- More demand, less competition – Fewer UK students study Italian. So, you’ll stand out from the crowd.
- Made in Italy, sold in the UK – Italian fashion houses, automotive design studios, luxury retailers, and gourmet food brands have deep commercial ties with the UK. And no surprises they’d rather deal with someone who doesn’t need Google Translate.
- Opens EMEA job doors – Learning to speak Italian can make you the no-brainer candidate for job roles in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
2) Cognitive Cheat Code
Italian and English share a Latin family tree. This means:
- You’ll recognise more words than you might expect from your very first lesson.
- Pronunciation is refreshingly logical because it’s mostly spoken the way it’s spelled.
- Grammar quirks aren’t soul destroying, which can be a real kicker with some other languages.
3) Aligns with the Finer Things in Life
- Ordering the right wine?
- Haggling at a Sicilian market?
- Understanding your waiter’s eye roll when you ask for Hawaiian pizza?
Learning Italian is a career strategy. But it’s also your not-so-secret weapon to living a little more dolce.
Why Bother Learning Italian in 2026?
Roughly 85 million people worldwide speak Italian. But truthfully, you’re not going to sign up for Italian lessons to pad out stats.
You’re doing it for the good stuff – the food, the wine, the art, the history, and the wonderfully animated people who talk with their hands as much as their mouths.
At la Academia, our students have a blast in the classroom when they learn Italian. Will you be joining them?
NEW Complete Beginners Italian
- Start: Wednesday 23rd September 2026 with teacher Guido
- Time: 7.00 – 9.00pm
- Duration: Six weeks (same day and time weekly)
- Cost: £120.00
Intermediate
- Fridays 10.15am – 12.15pm with teacher Guido
- Cost: £90.00
Italian isn’t the obvious choice, which is rather the point. So, get in touch to book your place in the cool class.