The Italian language is widely believed to be the most beautiful language in the world. It is known to be a language of fluidity, respect and simplicity. Though there are not many instances that require you to speak Italian, unless you live in Italy or you plan to live there or marry into an Italian family, learning the language is still worth the time.

However, the decision to learn the language is more because of passion and the admiration felt towards the Italian language. But even so, there are really compelling reasons to take up the language and learn its intricacies.

· Career and Business

Italy is one of the largest economies in the world. Many companies are looking for people who can speak both English and Italian languages. More than 1000 American firms have branches or offices in Italy such as Citibank, IBM, Motorola, Hewlett Packard and General Electric. Furthermore, more than 7000 U.S. businesses have dealings with Italy. There are also countless Italian companies that hold business in the U.S. So if you are an entrepreneur, you can further your business in Italy if you know how to speak their tongue. Besides, many Italian businessmen have little or no skill in speaking English. Even though they may have someone working for them who speaks English, it would be to your advantage if you know Italian since you can deal with the owner directly.

Career wise, Italy has lots of opportunities to offer. Italy is very well known for their fashion, culinary arts, furniture design, interior design, graphic design, machine tool production, electromechanical machinery, space engineering, shipbuilding and robotics among others. If you know how to speak Italian, you have an edge over others who don't. You have better chances of building a career in one of these Italian industries.

· Italian Culture, Arts and Literature

Italian heritage is rich and significant in world history. The Roman Empire and Renaissance are two of the most important and influential times in the history of the world. Italy has produced many of the most popular art treasures and revered artists- Michelangelo, Botticelli, Da Vinci, Giotto and the list goes on. About 60% of the world's art treasures are in Italy. To fully fathom the context of Italy's art, you need to know Italian.

Italian literature is also vast and impressive. Petrarch, Dante, Machiavelli and Boccaccio are just a few of the famed Italian thinkers and writers. Italian literature encompasses opera, film, humanism, science, political ideas, design, fashion and cuisine. To fully understand and appreciate these treasures, knowing the language in which they were created is necessary.

· Travel

Traveling to Italy is an experience like no other. The rich history, culture and landscapes are awe-inspiring. Knowing the tongue the locals speak lets you experience Italy in a more fulfilling way. Besides, many Italians do not speak English fluently, so your stay will be easier and more enjoyable if you can converse with them in Italian.

There are many more reasons why you should learn Italian. So why not start on your lessons today so you can experience how beautiful this language really is.

Daniel C Howard is a language teacher living in Asia. He has over a decade of experience teaching all ages a variety of subjects. For free info and lessons on Italian, please visit his blog here.

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