How long does it take to learn Italian a1?

They categorise Italian as a ‘Group One’ or ‘Category One’ language meaning a student would spend nearly 600 hours in the classroom to reach basic fluency. The Foreign Service Institute (FSI) considers Italian to be one of the easiest languages to learn.

Is Italian a difficult language to learn?

Is Italian hard to learn for English-speakers? We have good news: The Foreign Service Institute (FSI) considers Italian to be one of the easiest languages for English-speakers to learn. In fact, they estimate that you just need twenty-four weeks (or 600 hours) to acquire basic fluency.

Is Italian harder than English?

It’s more difficult to learn Italian grammar because of verb conjugations and nounsand adjectives. But English is very tricky because of the exceptions to the grammar rules and perhaps its irregular verbs in addition to spelling rules and pronunciation.

Is learning Spanish easier than Italian?

Both languages have the same level of difficulty. I have learnt both and Spanish has a larger vocabulary than Italian and more difficult conjugations and exceptions. In general, Italian is easier to understand when spoken and the spelling is slightly easier as well.

What are the best ways to learn Italian?

Rosetta Stone is one of the best ways to learn Italian. Schools, businesses and people seeking personal enrichment depend on this program to build the basic foundation of a language–sentence structure. The Italian program includes three levels of CDs and an audio companion.

What are the benefits of learning Italian?

The benefits of learning any language also belong to the Italian language: expanding your mind, giving you access to a new culture, connecting easily with the locals and enjoying your time in Italy infinitely more. There’s an extra benefit: with this language it is easy to fall in love.

Why should I learn Italian?

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.

Is Italian more similar to Spanish or French?

The southern dialects of Italian share more similarities to Spanish. It makes sense that Italian shares a lot in common with both Spanish and French given the history of the Roman Empire and Latin Language. In my opinion, Italian is overall more similar to French.