Is Sicilian A Language Or A Dialect?
The monolingual approach adopted for the political aim of making Italians speak with one voice has succeeded. But the campaign has been needlessly costly.
The monolingual approach adopted for the political aim of making Italians speak with one voice has succeeded. But the campaign has been needlessly costly.
With the establishment of Florentine as the literary language of choice, all the other regional languages came to be regarded as dialects, creating a unique situation that Italians have struggled with to this day.
According to a study by Education First, Italians are the worst English speakers in Europe.
A small but vibrant arts collective is reviving Sicily's rich tradition of myth and legend.
Disparagingly described by many as a dead language, Latin maintained a prominent and proud position in the contemporary world, resonating globally.
Who exactly is teaching Italians how to speak English? Let’s take a look at some recent and not-so-recent examples.
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