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Per lavorare qui, devo migliorare il mio italiano?

To work here, do I need to improve my Italian?

Pronunciation

'Migliorare' = mi-lyo-RA-reh. Four syllables; stress the third. The 'gli' sounds like 'ly' in 'million'.

When to use it

Use this if you are an international intern working in Italy and you want honest feedback on your language skills. Asking shows self-awareness and commitment to improving.

What it means

A direct but humble question that opens a constructive conversation about language. Using 'devo' (do I need to/must I) frames it as a practical requirement, not a personal insecurity.

Variations

Il mio italiano è sufficiente per questo lavoro?

Is my Italian sufficient for this job?

Direct and honest; invites frank feedback

Su cosa dovrei concentrarmi per migliorare?

What should I focus on to improve?

Growth-oriented; shows you are already thinking about development

L'azienda offre corsi di lingua?

Does the company offer language courses?

Practical; some large Italian companies offer language training

Mini Dialogue

Tirocinante: Per lavorare qui in modo efficace, devo migliorare il mio italiano? Responsabile: Il tuo italiano è già buono. Potresti lavorare un po' sul gergo tecnico del settore. Tirocinante: Ha ragione. Ci sono risorse che mi consiglia? Responsabile: Sì, ti mando un glossario che usiamo internamente.

Intern: To work here effectively, do I need to improve my Italian? Manager: Your Italian is already good. You could work a bit on the sector-specific technical terminology. Intern: You are right. Are there resources you would recommend? Manager: Yes, I will send you a glossary we use internally.

Cultural Note

International students doing internships in Italy through Erasmus+ or university agreements are increasingly common. Italian companies, especially in fashion, design, food and tourism, value international perspectives, but conducting business in Italian remains the standard expectation in most contexts.