Where Does Italian Rank Among the World's Most-Studied Languages?
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Where Italian Ranks Among World Languages
According to the Duolingo Language Report 2025, Italian is the 7th most-studied language in the world. That ranking is one reason a course like ItalianDaily exists — to give learners a structured way to practice it.
Why So Many People in the U.S. Study Italian
One big reason is family history. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) shows that over 17 million Americans claim Italian ancestry. Many of these learners want to reconnect with the language their families once spoke.
Italian and Citizenship by Descent: A1 Is Not B1
Some people study Italian hoping it will help with citizenship by descent. Here's what's important to understand:
- Citizenship by descent requires a CILS or CELI certificate at the B1 level, issued by the Università per Stranieri di Siena.
- ItalianDaily's own material says this course covers A1-level situations only — greetings, work, the doctor, the apartment, the bank.
- Finishing an A1 course does not, by itself, meet the B1 requirement.
This is not legal advice. Confirm the exact language requirement and any deadlines directly with the Università per Stranieri di Siena before assuming you're ready for the citizenship process.
What the Course Itself Offers
ItalianDaily is built around real-life situations, with listen-and-speak drills and spaced repetition. There is no account required and no ads or "hearts" system described in the material.
The material does list two paid plans:
- $4.99
- $29
The material does not explain what each plan includes, so we can't tell you the difference. Check the pricing page itself before you buy.
What We Don't Know
The material provided does not say whether anything you type or paste into the tool is stored, saved, or reused. We can't confirm that either way — check the site's own terms or contact support directly for that answer.
What to Do Next
If you're curious how your own Italian level lines up with these situations — greetings, work, the doctor, the apartment, the bank — try working through the course's A1 material yourself. If your goal is citizenship by descent, don't rely on this course alone: confirm the B1 CILS/CELI requirement directly with the Università per Stranieri di Siena, and check the ItalianDaily pricing page for what each plan actually includes before you pay.