Language Learning

FAQ #5: Will you have to learn to speak Italian?

A: Yes! Our sucess as church planters in Italy will be greatly affected by our ability to speak Italian fluently, so the first order of business upon our arrival will be to learn Italian. While the kids will learn language in a less structured way by attending Italian public schools and working with a language helper or tutor, we grown-ups will be required to enroll in a formal language school.

Before beginning any ministry activities, all TEAM Italy missionaries move to the city of Perugia for their first year or so to attend courses at Università per Stranieri di Perugia (University for Foreigners Perugia). The university has an excellent program in language and culture and will give us a firm foundation to build on as we begin our ministry to Italians.



In the meantime, we are using tools, such as Rosetta Stone, to learn some basic Italian. This will help us during the first few months in our new home as we settle into a new culture and begin to communicate with our neighbors.

University for Foreigners Perugia

 where we will attend language school.