Why do you think learning about Italian culture is important when you are learning to speak the language?

Learning Italian would help you to have an easier time learning the other Romance languages such as Spanish, Portuguese and French. The vocabulary of the Italian language is closest to the French vocabulary, while its verb tenses are closer to the English verb tenses.

What is the relevance of Italian language to your life?

Admiring, tasting, listening to Italian cultural heritage Italian is probably the language most linked to the world of art and culture. You can find Italian influence in all major areas of life and culture: from painting arts to architecture, from literature to music, from design to food and wine…

Is Italian or French more useful?

This may be a critical factor a having family or friends which speak either language will help you practicing, speaking, writing… Your interests: For instance, French is one of the official languages of: International diplomacy, the United Nations, the Olympics… so french is far more useful than italian in this regard.

Should I learn French or Italian?

If you speak English and Spanish, you probably don’t need to learn French. So choose Italian if that’s the language from which you think you’ll receive the most enjoyment. Additionally, I think Italian is much more similar to Spanish than French, so you should have a slightly easier time with Italian.

What are the benefits of studying Italian?

Studying a foreign language stimulates the brain, by boosting problem solving skills and improving memory. Italian is the most romantic of the romance languages! Over the centuries Italian has come to merit its reputation as the language of art, love and seduction.

Is Italian a good language to learn?

Italian is a healthy choice: Italian is an incredibly beautiful and intricate language and studies show that learning a new language increases analytical thinking skills. Studying a foreign language stimulates the brain, by boosting problem solving skills and improving memory.

Why learn to gesture like a true Italian?

Learning how to gesture like a true Italian will be an important part of learning the language as a whole. This can be a pretty novel project for English learners of Italian, and it opens the door to reason number 5. Many language learners attest to having slightly different personalities in different languages.

What are the pros and cons of learning Italian as an anthropologist?

As an indigenous medical anthropologist, here are my pros and cons: Pros: grammar-wise, Italian is among the most flexible and complex languages in the world.