- 15 Aug 2019
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Why you should learn Italian...
Learning Italian means learning a language that is the mother tongue of 59 million people and is becoming increasingly popular. Interest in Italian courses at universities around the world has risen by more than 20% in recent years. Why is there such a high level of interest? In this article, we aim to answer that question.
A language for poets
When we talk about poetic language, French usually comes to mind. However, we know that Italian musicality and pleasant rhythm make it unique. Language experts from Italy assume that this language possesses the warmth of Portuguese, the sharpness of Spanish and the sophistication of French.
Have you ever wondered why „Romeo and Juliet“, one of the world's greatest love stories, speaks not English, but Italian? This language has also clearly shaped and advanced the music and film industry in Italy.
Italy is the cradle of Western civilisation
If you are interested in art history, you will know that Italy is the cradle of Western civilisation. According to a recent UNESCO report, 60% of the world’s artistic heritage is of Italian origin. If you are interested in fields such as art history, literature, archaeology and philosophy, a knowledge of the Italian language opens up many opportunities for you.
An ideal business language
According to a survey by the consultancy firm KPMG, the „Made in Italy“ origin label is the best-known designation after the Coca-Cola and Visa brands. Brands such as Benetton, Gucci, Barilla, Ferrari, Armani and Manfrotto are known all over the world for their exceptional quality products.
Companies doing business with Italy also give priority to Italian-speaking staff. Today, more than 7,000 US companies operate in Italy. Furthermore, global brands such as General Electric, Citibank, IBM, ExxonMobil and Chrysler have their headquarters in Italy.
Official language in Switzerland
Anyone living in Switzerland can benefit from many opportunities with their language skills in this language. Italian is one of the four languages officially recognised in Switzerland. As an official language, it has equal status with German and French.
Would you like to benefit from these opportunities? As SLA Basel we offer you various Italian courses in Basel and Olten. Alongside the standard language courses, we have courses for people who want to learn the language for their job. These include, for example Italian as a professional language and Italian for travellers.
Language courses in Basel and Olten
You can also take other language courses with us for the other official languages such as German and French. For these languages there are even German courses for companies and Corporate French lessons. Furthermore, you can also attend preparation courses for certificate examinations. These include, for example DELF and DALF certificates or Goethe Certificates and telc certificates.
Our partners include Tutor Academy, Kulturlegi, Eduqua, temptraining and SVEB FSEA. Would you like to learn a foreign language or improve your foreign language skills? Get in touch with us and attend a language course that appeals to you the most. We provide you with competent language teachers with many years of experience.