WHY LEARN ITALIAN?

Learning Italian brings opportunities!

Standardized test results show that students who have focused on foreign language studies routinely achieve among the highest scores in all subjects tested. (The SAT College Board, 2002)

Italian developed from Latin and an estimated 60 percent of the English vocabulary also comes from Latin. Knowing Italian may help improve your scores in English.

A recent study showed that enrollment in Italian language classes at U.S. high schools and colleges is growing 15 to 20% faster than enrollment rates for Spanish, German and French.

Advanced placement (AP) courses in Italian are now available throughout the U.S.

Italy is a world leader in music, art history, interior design, furniture design, fashion, culinary arts, and several other fields. Those planning careers in such fields benefit greatly from knowing Italian.

An estimated 7,500 American companies do business with Italy, and more than 1,000 U.S. firms have offices in Italy. Knowing Italian may add a competitive edge to your future career.

Italy is a very popular tourism destination. Knowing Italian will help you mingle with the locals and get an insider’s view of a wonderfully rich culture.

Learning Italian will expand your personal horizons.

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