I'm taking Italian lessons, in part because it's a beautiful language and culture, and in part because I'm headed to Italy this fall. Speaking French fluently and Spanish decently already, it's been ...

There are lots of different reasons why people want to learn a new language. For some people it’s a necessity, if they act as translators for family members or are assimilating into a new culture. For ...

Always wanted to learn Italian but didn't know where to start? The huge number of language-learning apps now available means it's easier than ever, and The Local has rounded up five of the best. The ...

A British Council study last week placed Italian in the top 10 most useful languages for Britons to learn. The Local spoke to Vilma de Gasperin, a senior language instructor at the University of ...

Italy provides an ideal setting for students to immerse themselves in both the Italian language and lifestyle. Each region offers a unique dialect and cultural flavour, making the experience of ...

In 1937, shortly after relocating permanently to Paris, Samuel Beckett wrote to his friend Axel Kaun. “It is becoming more and more difficult, even senseless, for me to write in an official English,” ...

Another new project for Kevin Costner. Variety announces tonight that Costner will re-team with director Kevin Reynolds for a new spy comedy called Learning Italian. The concept, which is pretty great ...

Jesse Williams discusses Italy-set 'Hotel Costiera,' his first show after 'Grey’s Anatomy' on which he also serves as a hands-on executive producer.