â–º Italian is a widely spoken language, with about 85 million people worldwide speaking it. According to Ethnologue, over 65 million people speak Italian as their primary language, with another 3 million speaking it as a second language.
► It is also one of the European Union’s 24 official languages.
► According to Corriere Della Sera’s article, Italian is the fourth most learned language in the world.
► According to a recent UNESCO report, Italy is home to more than 60% of the world’s art assets. The Italian language is essential for studying and researching art history, literature, archaeology, and philosophy.