Italian

Italian, a melodious language of the Romance family, boasts around 85 million speakers worldwide, with the majority residing in its birthplace, Italy. Its influence extends beyond Italian borders, finding passionate communities in countries like Argentina, Brazil, and the United States. But Italian is more than just delicious culinary terms and romantic sonnets.

Why should I learn Italian?

In addition to being a useful language for business and travel, learning Italian can also provide access to a rich and diverse culture, including literature, art, music, and film. Italy has a long and rich history, and learning Italian can be a great way to learn more about this fascinating country.

How hard is it to learn Italian?

One of the benefits of learning Italian is that it is relatively easy for English speakers to learn, as both languages have a similar grammar and vocabulary (many words in Italian are derived from Latin and are similar to English). Italian is also a phonetic language, meaning that it is pronounced exactly as it is written, which can make it easier to learn to speak.

Most learners from English can gain proficiency in the Italian language with around 24-30 weeks of study.

Test Your Italian

Use our short placement test to determine your CEFR level in Italian.

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Vocabulary and Grammar

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Reading Comprehension

4 questions

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Conversational Fluency

3 questions

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Listening Comprehension

4 questions

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💬 Vocabulary and Grammar

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📖 Reading Comprehension

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