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Updated: Wed 9 Sep 2026 16:45 CET
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Most foreign residents agree that speaking Italian is key to building a life in Italy. Photo by Piero CRUCIATTI / AFP.
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‘An amazing feeling’: Foreigners share their Italian language-learning experiences
Picking up a new language isn’t always smooth sailing, but Italy’s foreign residents tell us making the effort to learn Italian brings its own rewards.
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