Italy here we come!

Are you about to start your Erasmus year in Italy? Is it your dream to study art in the cradle of the Renaissance? Or, maybe, just a gastronomic vacation among the most famous boot of the world is what you are looking for?

Then, for all these reasons and for so much more you should absolutely start learning Italian!

In general, learning a new language brings always so many benefits, there is no doubt about it. But studying Italian brings so much more to the table (and we are not talking about pasta).

So Emagister decided to write down a little list for you!

Roll your R’s

As you may know, the Italian language is all about music. Once you have found the right rhythm you are half way through!

To perfectly mimic the beautiful musicality of the Italian language it could not be an easy task but sure is as fun as it can get to try.

Most important is that, among romance languages, Italian is for sure the fastest to learn due to the easy pronunciation. Thanks to its phonetics, Italian can be readily understood from the written word, which is a huge advantage for every rookie.

Of course, you will struggle to roll the “r” but Italians do not mind a little bit of accent!

In addition, if you are a native English speaker, it would be helpful to know that Italian still remain the closest language to Latin and that, since approximately the 30% of the English language is Latin origin, many Italian words could sound familiar to you.

Make yourself more eloquent

Regardless of the language, when you learn a new one at the same time you inevitably learn more about your own language.

Italian has a particular benefit in this matter: it will help you delineate the Germanic and Latin roots of the English Language.

The more you learn about Italian the more you will learn about your native tongue, spicing it up with some refined word and increasing your Italian vocabulary as well as your English one.

Furthermore, people switch their way to express their self in the same moment they switch language. Distinct intonations, accents and gestures are inextricably linked to language.

For this to be true, means that you could actually discover another part of your self by learning a new language. And the Italian language, with its gesture and warm, could help you become more extrovert and predisposed to be more sociable!

Bigger brain

Do you know the benefits that learning a second language has to your brain? Seams that multiple languages nurture our brain and make it exercise!

As a matter of fact, our brain can easily handle multiple languages without any problems.

Studies have shown that a bilingual brain has more neural connections than the one of a monolingual. Basically, a new language leads to elevated mental capabilities and it improves memory, at the same time, it improves your skills such as multitasking and decision-making.

Express yourself without words

Thanks to Italian and the Italian culture, you will have the chance to explore the world of non-verbal communication!

Sometimes what we say doesn’t reflect what we are really thinking. It is not easy to let the world know what we are thinking and this can generate discrepancy and misunderstandings. Because of this, Italians have found their way to be understood without the shadow of a doubt.

It is important to learn how to consciously use your body to communicate and Italians are experts on this matter. The Italian language possesses an unquestionable dictionary of the unspoken and they are happy to share it with you.

If you think about it, learning Italians means learning two languages at the same time: the spoken and the unspoken one.

Plus, who wouldn’t be more confident speaking Italian?

Add Italy in your bucket list

It is easy to understand why people are so passionate about Italy. The breathtaking landscapes, the colourful villages and the peculiar culture that express itself in every corner.

From North to South, Italy has places you should definitely see at least once in your life!

And, let’s be honest, if you can speak at least a little bit of Italian, your travel experience will totally get so much better.

In the end, knowing Italian, as well as knowing a new language in general, could open the doors of so many possibilities, adventures and experiences that will blow your mind away!

So, if you are intrigued about this language and you would like to dive into Italian, visit emagister.co.uk and find the perfect course for you.

You can be sure of one thing: every minute of learning the Italian language and culture will definitely be worth it!