Why is learning Italian useful?

Italian opens up career opportunities

Knowledge of Italian opens up completely new career opportunities. Italy is one of the most important industrialized nations in the West and therefore an important business partner for numerous large corporations. The population of over 60 million ensures a high demand potential - numerous companies export their goods to Italy. The country is therefore also an important trading partner for Switzerland.

For specialists and managers in larger companies in the service, trade and industry sectors, knowledge of Italian is a major competitive advantage. It makes an application stand out and opens up new career opportunities. Our southern canton of Ticino is also home to some interesting employers. Learning Italian is a must if you want to apply for a job in Ticino.

Even those who want to rise in Swiss politics are well advised to learn and speak Italian. Without a sound knowledge of this national language, important discussions and negotiations are difficult.

Learn Italian for your studies

If you want to study art history, history, music, archaeology, philosophy or fashion design, you can only benefit from learning Italian and having a good knowledge of the Italian language. Italy is considered an important center for the above-mentioned subjects and has had a significant influence on cultural development in Europe. For many centuries, Italy has produced renowned writers, physicists, inventors, composers, painters, architects, film and theater directors, sculptors and designers whose fame is known throughout the world. Learning Italian is therefore important for many fields of study.

Learn Italian for your own use

Italy is a beautiful and romantic country. If you learn this musical and melodious language, learning Italian opens up a culture that is well worth getting to know. Tasty cuisine, impressive architecture, romantic villages and towns, good wine... Italy has so much to offer. If you learn Italian and speak the language of the locals, you will automatically get to know the country and its people better.

Overview of schools to learn Italian