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	Italian is a language with a rich history and can be traced back to the 3rd century BC. Over the centuries, the language has evolved and has given way to many regional dialects. In this lesson, we'll explore the Italian language variations and dialects.		Italian is a language with a rich history and can be traced back to the 3rd century BC. Over the centuries, the language has evolved and has given way to many regional dialects. In this lesson, we'll explore the Italian language variations and dialects.


			<span link>Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: [[Language/Italian/Culture/Italian-Regions-and-Cities\|Italian Regions and Cities]] & [[Language/Italian/Culture/Famous-Italian-Writers-and-Poets\|Famous Italian Writers and Poets]].</span>
	== Regional Dialects ==		== Regional Dialects ==

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	Italian language courses are widely available, both in Italy and in other countries. The courses range from beginner level to advanced, and can be found at universities, language schools, and online. In addition to courses, there are also many books, websites, and apps that can help learners improve their Italian language skills.		Italian language courses are widely available, both in Italy and in other countries. The courses range from beginner level to advanced, and can be found at universities, language schools, and online. In addition to courses, there are also many books, websites, and apps that can help learners improve their Italian language skills.


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			==Other Lessons==
	==~~Related~~ Lessons==
	* [[Language/Italian/Culture/Contemporary-Italian-Politics\|Contemporary Italian Politics]]		* [[Language/Italian/Culture/Contemporary-Italian-Politics\|Contemporary Italian Politics]]
	* [[Language/Italian/Culture/Italian-Language-as-a-Second-Language\|Italian Language as a Second Language]]		* [[Language/Italian/Culture/Italian-Language-as-a-Second-Language\|Italian Language as a Second Language]]
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	* [[Language/Italian/Culture/Religion-and-Believes\|Religion and Believes]]		* [[Language/Italian/Culture/Religion-and-Believes\|Religion and Believes]]



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	Italian language courses are widely available, both in Italy and in other countries. The courses range from beginner level to advanced, and can be found at universities, language schools, and online. In addition to courses, there are also many books, websites, and apps that can help learners improve their Italian language skills.		Italian language courses are widely available, both in Italy and in other countries. The courses range from beginner level to advanced, and can be found at universities, language schools, and online. In addition to courses, there are also many books, websites, and apps that can help learners improve their Italian language skills.

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	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/~~Italian_dialects~~ Italian ~~dialects~~]		<span class='maj'></span>
	* [https://~~en.wikipedia~~.~~org~~/wiki/~~Italian_language~~ Italian ~~language~~]		==Sources==
			* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_language Italian language - Wikipedia]
			* [https://polyglotclub.com/wiki/Language/Italian/Culture/Italian-Language-in-the-World Italian Culture > Italian Language and Dialects > Italian Language in ...]

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Italian is a language with a rich history and can be traced back to the 3rd century BC. Over the centuries, the language has evolved and has given way to many regional dialects. In this lesson, we'll explore the Italian language variations and dialects.

== Regional Dialects ==

There are many different dialects of Italian that are spoken throughout the Italian peninsula. Italian dialects are typically classified into three categories: Northern, Central, and Southern.

Northern Italian dialects are spoken in the northern part of Italy and are usually characterized by their use of the "hard c" sound and the use of the words "piò" and "biai" instead of "di più" and "di meno" respectively. Central Italian dialects are spoken in Central Italy, including the regions of Tuscany, Umbria, and the Marches. These dialects are characterized by the use of the Tuscan "s" and "z" sounds and are considered to be the basis for standard Italian. Southern Italian dialects are spoken in Southern Italy and have a strong influence from Greek, Spanish, and Arabic. They are characterized by the use of the "soft c" and "g" sounds and the use of the word "nu" instead of "non".

Here are some examples of regional Italian dialects:

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! Dialect !! Example
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| Lombard dialect || "Pietro l'ha compraaà" (Pietro l'ha comprato, meaning "Peter bought it")
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| Tuscan dialect || "Voglio sta' zitto" (Voglio stare zitto, meaning "I want to be quiet")
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| Sicilian dialect || "Songo carusu e sangu 'nfamato" (Sono ragazzo e ho sangue infiammato, meaning "I am a boy and I have inflamed blood")
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| Neapolitan dialect || "'A Maronna t'è ntussecato 'o sciabbete'!" (La Madonna ti ha conficcato lo spillo, meaning "The Madonna pierced you with a needle!")
|}

== Standard Italian ==

Standard Italian, also called modern Italian, is the official language of Italy and is spoken by the majority of the population. It is based on the Tuscan dialect and was first introduced as a literary language in the 14th century by writers such as Dante, Boccaccio, and Petrarch.

Standard Italian is used in education, business, and government, and is the primary language used in the media. It is also the language taught in Italian language courses around the world.

== Italian language in the world ==

Italian is not only spoken in Italy, but also in other parts of the world where Italian has diaspora communities. Countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Switzerland, and the United States have large Italian-speaking populations.

Moreover, Italian is one of the official languages of the European Union and is recognized as a minority language in Croatia, Slovenia, and Romania.

== Teaching and learning of Italian language as a second language ==

Italians are passionate about their language and culture, and this love often inspires people from around the world to learn Italian as a second language. Today, Italian is one of the most studied foreign languages in the world.

Italian language courses are widely available, both in Italy and in other countries. The courses range from beginner level to advanced, and can be found at universities, language schools, and online. In addition to courses, there are also many books, websites, and apps that can help learners improve their Italian language skills.

== Sources ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_dialects Italian dialects]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_language Italian language]
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