Busuu is a solid option for learning Italian. It’s a community app with a bunch of various lessons by members of the community. Italian lessons include vocabulary and grammar stuff as well as audio ...

There are lots of different reasons why people want to learn a new language. For some people it’s a necessity, if they act as translators for family members or are assimilating into a new culture. For ...

I'm taking Italian lessons, in part because it's a beautiful language and culture, and in part because I'm headed to Italy this fall. Speaking French fluently and Spanish decently already, it's been ...

Join Marina as she shares her motivation for learning Italian, attends a class with a native speaker, and explores Italy ...

A British Council study last week placed Italian in the top 10 most useful languages for Britons to learn. The Local spoke to Vilma de Gasperin, a senior language instructor at the University of ...

Always wanted to learn Italian but didn't know where to start? The huge number of language-learning apps now available means it's easier than ever, and The Local has rounded up five of the best. The ...

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Italy provides an ideal setting for students to immerse themselves in both the Italian language and lifestyle. Each region offers a unique dialect and cultural flavour, making the experience of ...

Editor’s Note: Silvia Marchetti is a Rome-based freelance reporter and writer. She covers finance, economics, travel and culture for a wide range of media. Silvia has a master degree in journalism, ...