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Title	Italian language beyond borders: Italian conquers Georgia
Author	Antonella Troiano
Date	2025-11-19
Project	2023-1-IT03-ESC51-VTJ-000139142

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-Si è appena conclusa la XXV settimana della lingua italiana nel mondo, celebrata quest'anno attraverso il tema “Italofonia: lingua oltre i confini”. Come da tradizione, ogni ottobre dal 2001, il Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale, con la collaborazione dei principali partner nazionali della promozione linguistica, celebra l’importanza e la bellezza della nostra lingua oltre i confini nazionali.
+The XXV Week of the Italian Language in the world has just concluded, celebrated this year under the theme “Italofonia: language beyond borders.” As is tradition, every October since 2001, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in collaboration with the main national partners for linguistic promotion, celebrates the importance and beauty of our language beyond national boundaries.
-La diffusione dell'italiano è un veicolo cruciale per avvicinare gli stranieri alla nostra ricca e storica cultura. Quest’anno, abbiamo avuto il piacere di partecipare ad alcuni degli eventi organizzati a Tbilisi, in Georgia, un paese che dimostra un legame culturale sempre più solido con l'Italia.
+The spread of Italian is a crucial vehicle for bringing foreigners closer to our rich and historical culture. This year, we had the pleasure of participating in some of the events organized in Tbilisi, Georgia, a country that demonstrates an increasingly solid cultural link with Italy.
-'''L'italiano nelle scuole georgiane: un incremento delle iscrizioni'''
+'''Italian language in Georgian schools: an increase in enrolments'''
-Negli ultimi anni si sono intensificati i dialoghi costruttivi tra i due Paesi in diversi settori. L’incremento delle relazioni culturali è promettente, come testimonia il crescente interesse per l'italiano nelle scuole georgiane.
+In recent years, constructive dialogues between the two countries have intensified in various sectors. The increase in cultural relations is promising, as evidenced by the growing interest in Italian language in Georgian schools.
-La nostra lingua non è più una esclusiva: dal 2018 essa è entrata nel sistema scolastico pubblico georgiano, affermandosi come seconda e terza lingua straniera studiata.
+Our language is no longer an exclusive choice: since 2018, it has entered the Georgian public school system, establishing itself as the second and third most studied foreign language.
-Fino a quell'anno, non era possibile per gli studenti scegliere l’italiano come lingua straniera, in quanto le scuole proponevano percorsi di studio esclusivamente della lingua inglese, francese e russa. Oggi, invece, l'italiano è insegnato in ben 63 istituti, di cui 55 pubblici. Negli ultimi sette anni, circa 9.000 studenti georgiani si sono avvicinati allo studio della lingua della nostra Penisola. Inoltre, la Scuola Italiana di Tbilisi, operativa dal 1996, offre un programma quinquennale che culmina nel rilascio di un diploma riconosciuto dallo Stato italiano.
+Until that year, it was not possible for students to choose Italian as a foreign language, as schools offered curricula exclusively in English, French, and Russian. Today, however, Italian is taught in 63 institutions, 55 of which are public. In the last seven years, approximately 9000 Georgian students have approached the study of the language of our Peninsula. Furthermore, the Italian School of Tbilisi, operational since 1996, offers a five-year program culminating in the issuing of a diploma recognized by the Italian State.
-'''La musica come “Soft Power” e strumento didattico'''
+'''Music as “soft power” and a teaching tool'''
-Durante la recente conferenza internazionale ospitata dalla Scuola Italiana di Tbilisi, un tema ha dominato il dibattito: l'influenza della musica italiana sull'apprendimento della lingua da parte degli studenti stranieri.
+During the recent international conference hosted by the Italian School of Tbilisi, one topic dominated the debate: the influence of Italian music on foreign students' language learning.
-La musica è, per sua natura intrinseca, una delle forme di espressione più universali e un potente veicolo di diffusione culturale. Il suo impiego nell'insegnamento contribuisce a rendere l'apprendimento vivo e creativo. La melodia non solo facilita la pronuncia, ma il piacere dell'ascolto favorisce la motivazione.
+Music is, by its intrinsic nature, one of the most universal forms of expression and a powerful vehicle for cultural dissemination. Its use in teaching helps to make learning vibrant and creative. Melody not only facilitates pronunciation, but the pleasure of listening encourages motivation.
-Il nostro soft power musicale ha contribuito a coinvolgere con entusiasmo gli studenti che si sono avvicinati alla nostra lingua. L'apprendimento si realizza attraverso un parallelismo tra il testo dell'autore e la realtà contemporanea, permettendo ai ragazzi di trovare un trasporto emotivo. Questo metodo, inoltre, stimola lo sviluppo di un forte senso critico, spingendo gli studenti a riflettere sulla complessità sociale e, qualora sia necessario, a denunciarne i problemi.
+Our musical soft power has enthusiastically engaged students who have approached our language. Learning takes place through a parallel between the author's text and contemporary reality, allowing young people to find an emotional connection. Furthermore, this method stimulates the development of a strong critical sense, prompting students to reflect on social complexity and, if necessary, to denounce its problems.
-'''La melodia, terapia del parlato'''
+'''Melody, therapy for speech'''
-Spesso, la lingua in sé può essere fonte di incertezza e confusione. Al contrario, la musica agisce come una vera e propria “terapia del parlato e dell'eloquenza”. Un aneddoto riportato dai professori di italiano in Georgia è particolarmente significativo: i ragazzi ritengono che “quando cantano in italiano, sembra loro di essere in Italia”. Un'affermazione che racchiude la magia di un'esperienza didattica che scavalca i confini rigidi della grammatica, trasformando l'apprendimento in un viaggio emozionale e culturale.
+Often, the language itself can be a source of uncertainty and confusion. In contrast, music acts as a true “therapy for speech and eloquence.” An anecdote reported by the Italian teachers in Georgia is particularly significant: the students believe that “when they sing in Italian, they feel like they are in Italy.” A statement that encapsulates the magic of an educational experience that goes beyond the rigid boundaries of grammar, transforming learning into an emotional and cultural journey.
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-			"title": "Italofonia oltre i confini: la lingua italiana conquista la Georgia",
+			"title": "Italian language beyond borders: Italian conquers Georgia",
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 				"Antonella Troiano"

Latest revision as of 15:55, 19 November 2025

The XXV Week of the Italian Language in the world has just concluded, celebrated this year under the theme “Italofonia: language beyond borders.” As is tradition, every October since 2001, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in collaboration with the main national partners for linguistic promotion, celebrates the importance and beauty of our language beyond national boundaries.

The spread of Italian is a crucial vehicle for bringing foreigners closer to our rich and historical culture. This year, we had the pleasure of participating in some of the events organized in Tbilisi, Georgia, a country that demonstrates an increasingly solid cultural link with Italy.

Italian language in Georgian schools: an increase in enrolments

In recent years, constructive dialogues between the two countries have intensified in various sectors. The increase in cultural relations is promising, as evidenced by the growing interest in Italian language in Georgian schools.

Our language is no longer an exclusive choice: since 2018, it has entered the Georgian public school system, establishing itself as the second and third most studied foreign language.

Until that year, it was not possible for students to choose Italian as a foreign language, as schools offered curricula exclusively in English, French, and Russian. Today, however, Italian is taught in 63 institutions, 55 of which are public. In the last seven years, approximately 9000 Georgian students have approached the study of the language of our Peninsula. Furthermore, the Italian School of Tbilisi, operational since 1996, offers a five-year program culminating in the issuing of a diploma recognized by the Italian State.

Music as “soft power” and a teaching tool

During the recent international conference hosted by the Italian School of Tbilisi, one topic dominated the debate: the influence of Italian music on foreign students' language learning.

Music is, by its intrinsic nature, one of the most universal forms of expression and a powerful vehicle for cultural dissemination. Its use in teaching helps to make learning vibrant and creative. Melody not only facilitates pronunciation, but the pleasure of listening encourages motivation.

Our musical soft power has enthusiastically engaged students who have approached our language. Learning takes place through a parallel between the author's text and contemporary reality, allowing young people to find an emotional connection. Furthermore, this method stimulates the development of a strong critical sense, prompting students to reflect on social complexity and, if necessary, to denounce its problems.

Melody, therapy for speech

Often, the language itself can be a source of uncertainty and confusion. In contrast, music acts as a true “therapy for speech and eloquence.” An anecdote reported by the Italian teachers in Georgia is particularly significant: the students believe that “when they sing in Italian, they feel like they are in Italy.” A statement that encapsulates the magic of an educational experience that goes beyond the rigid boundaries of grammar, transforming learning into an emotional and cultural journey.