Languages of italy

Official language(s)

officially recognized
Sardinian, Friulian (Rhaeto-Romance), Occitan, Albanian, Franco-Provençal, Slovene, Ladin, Griko, Alguerese (Catalan), Molise Slavic dialect (Croatian)
Main immigrant language(s)
Romanian, Maghrebi Arabic, Albanian
Main foreign language(s)
English (25%)Spanish (17%)French (14%)
Common keyboard layout(s)
Italian QWERTY

Working in Italy

Finding a job in Italy isn’t easy, especially as foreigner. The most important qualification for working in Italy is the ability to speak Italian. Once you've overcome this hurdle, you should establish whether your trade or professional qualifications and experience are recognised in Italy. If you aren’t experienced, Italian employers expect studies to be in a relevant subject and to have included work experience. Technology Employment.The most job openings are in the technology industry and computer. You can use online methods to find employment in these industries. They are looking for specialized skills, experience and qualifications. Fluency in the Italian language will be to your advantage. They don't pay as high as in other countries but living costs are lower than in most other places. A technical diploma or Master's degree is required for information technology jobs. Fashion industry Jobs.Milan is the capital of fashion and it has the most work opportunities. Take your dresses and designs with and make sure you have a list of references and good qualifications. Fashion is a growing industry in Italy and if your work is good, fluency in the Italian language will not be required. Art Restoration Careers.It is a very specialized field, but if you have obtained a related diploma or degree, you can enroll in the "Oro e Colore" training program. After completion, you may want to visit antique shops and art galleries to find jobs or browse the newspapers. Engineering Employment.There is a severe shortage of product design and electrical engineers in the northern part of the country, although they also employ foreign mechanical engineers. The minimum qualification is diploma in engineering or Bachelor's degree. Other types of jobs.The tourism industry is always looking for English speaking persons with good tourism qualifications. If you plan to find a job in the financial sector, then you should get in contact with the Italian Chamber of Business as well as online sources. Teaching English is the most popular profession for those looking for quick and easy employment in Italy. The work is open to everyone and offers a relaxed lifestyle. But because the pay is generally low, teaching English is tending to become the option of the rich.

Education in Italy

Studying Italian is a wonderful adventure. It will plunge you into a world of art, music, innovative techonology, fashion and much more. It will enhance your career opportunities in this new age of globalisation and communication revolution. Nowdays the world is interconnected and Italian companies operate the world over. The ability to speak Italian will be surely a great advantage in this competitive on-line global market. With Italian you could increase the chances to find work in many exciting fields:
trade and commerce: Italy is one of the most industrialised country in the world and a major European trading country for Australia. There are an increasing presence of Italian companies in Australia and Italy is becoming an important gateway for Australian companies inEurope.
design: Italian design is renowned and appreciated all over the world: industrial , automobile, domestic, object and furniture design.
journalism: to become a foreign correspondant or to work in the Italo-Australian media.
hospitality industry: reciprical tourism between Australia and Italy is increasing. This is creating increasing opportunities for bilingual speakers.
fashion: Italy is the world leader in various aspects of fashion: clothing, shoes, leather goods.
jewellery: increasing number of Australian jewellery designers make Italy an inevitable destination in their professional development.
arts: Italiy has an incomparable heritage in the arts: music, paitings, sculpture, architecture and cinema. Access to these is greatly enhance with the knowledge of Italian.