Promoting the Italian language abroad is one of Italy’s principal instruments and a key priority in its foreign policy.
In fact, knowing the Italian language is, broadly speaking, the key to getting acquainted with our culture and to better understanding the dynamics of the “Italian Lifestyle”. An analysis of the data on the diffusion of the Italian language in the world shows that more than two million foreigners choose to study our language in an effort to approach our extremely rich artistic heritage and wealth of creativity.
During the past few years, the strong link that exists between the Italian language and Made-in-Italy products has become increasingly evident. Italian is in fact the second most used language on commercial signboards worldwide, also in economic sectors other than the traditional ones, which is proof that Italian is well-liked also because, in the collective imagination, it is associated to our Country’s many products of excellence.
The Italian language in Cyprus is taught at the High Schools, University, Dante Alighieri Society and numerous private schools. Over the past years Italian course have grown steadily thanks to the increasing request by students, both young and older.
The Embassy of Italy in Nicosia cooperates with such institutions providing funds, scholarship, various didactic materials, assistance and information.
Every year in October, the Embassy of Italy organizes the Week of the Italian Language with promotional events, conference and meetings in cooperation with the Dante Alighieri Society, the University of Cyprus and the Associations of the Italian teachers.
Find out more about promoting the Italian language by navigating through the pages of Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ web site.