Is it better to learn Italian or Spanish first?

If you have an abuela you want to be able to understand better, learn Spanish. If it’s your dream to take a pizza-making class in Naples, then you’ll have a strong reason to learn Italian. Whichever you choose, keep your big “why” in mind, and you can’t fail. And that’s all there is to it.

Which Romance language should I learn first?

The first Romance language you should learn is the one you want to learn! If you know you want to learn a Romance language or several Romance languages, but one isn’t necessarily more useful or captivating to you than another, then we recommend you start with Spanish first.

Is Italian easier then Spanish?

If you speak English, Spanish will be definitively easier than Italian for you because there are more similarities. For example, Spanish and English make plurals almost the same way, adding es or s at the end of the word, Italian doesn’t.

What’s harder Spanish or Italian?

Both languages have the same level of difficulty. I have learnt both and Spanish has a larger vocabulary than Italian and more difficult conjugations and exceptions. In general, Italian is easier to understand when spoken and the spelling is slightly easier as well.

Is it easier to learn Spanish or Italian first?

Honestly depends on your first language. Anglohablantes tend to find Spanish easier in terms of conversation and understanding because of the phonetic pronunciation. I’ve heard that italian has easy grammar rules but I don’t speak it so I’m not 100\% sure.

What do Spanish and Italian have in common?

Use their similarities to learn both of them. Let’s check out what Spanish and Italian have in common. Italian and Spanish belong to the Romance language family, along with Catalan, French, Portuguese, and Romanian. It means that all these languages are descendants of Vulgar Latin, the ancient language that was spoken in the Roman Empire.

Where do you want to learn Spanish to fluency?

Spanish is spoken in Spain, most of Latin America and very small pockets in Africa. French is spoken in least 4 European countries and many African ones, Canada and small parts of South/Central America. Where do you want to learn your language to fluency? If you’re excited by Italian culture and can’t wait to explore the country, go for Italian.

What are the benefits of studying Italian?

Studying a foreign language stimulates the brain, by boosting problem solving skills and improving memory. Italian is the most romantic of the romance languages! Over the centuries Italian has come to merit its reputation as the language of art, love and seduction.