Italy excels in a variety of business sectors, including fashion, home decor, art, gastronomy, interior design, and tourism.
There is a common misconception that Italian is spoken only in Italy, but it is also an official language in Switzerland, Libya, San Marino, the Vatican, and certain parts of Croatia and Slovenia.
In addition, there are significant Italian-speaking communities in Japan, Australia, the United States, and Canada. Approximately 125 million people worldwide are native speakers of Italian.
You’ll be able to connect with others, make friends, and learn about different cultures, but also close deals and form strategic partnerships.
Italian is a beautiful language with a unique musicality. It is the language of art and history, but also of cuisine and love.
Since it is a language of Latin origin, it shares many similarities with Spanish, Portuguese, and French, making it easier for native Spanish speakers. Some sounds are different, such as “gli,” “sc,” or “z.” However, Spanish speakers can usually learn to speak Italian in a relatively short period of time.
The Accademia della Crusca is the equivalent of the Royal Spanish Academy and was founded in 1583 to regulate the language.
Although this advice applies to any language, the truth is that if you really want to get to know a country, you have to learn its language.
If you want to explore Venice, Rome, or Tuscany, we recommend that you learn Italian. Knowing that Bolognese sauce is actually called ragù and that coffee is only drunk at the bar after a meal are things you learn through the language.
Italian is the language of culture, history, Dante, opera, pasta, painting, poetry, literature, and philosophy.
Have an espresso and start studying. Ciao!
Courses 2026
Duration and Registration
Classes begin: March 16 and 17
Classes end: July 30
Registration form
Course load
4 hours per week
Schedule
Level A1 - Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Level A2 - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location
Pocitos Campus (2633 España Boulevard)
Course cost
Annual registration fee: $1,200
Monthly tuition: $7,200.
ORT students, graduates, and staff members receive a 10% discount on courses offered at the Pocitos Campus.