What you study at the linguistic liceo
At the linguistic liceo you study three foreign languages and their culture, within a path that remains a liceo and therefore theoretical. If you love languages it is the natural school, but there is a misunderstanding to clear up straight away: linguistic does not mean easy.
The subjects and how many languages
You study three foreign languages, usually English plus two others (often French, Spanish or German). Alongside the languages there are Italian, Latin in the first two years, history, philosophy, maths, science and art history. The languages are studied through their literature too, not just as conversation.
Is the linguistic liceo hard?
The honest answer: it depends what you mean. Scientific subjects weigh less than at the scientific track, but three languages to carry forward together require daily consistency. You cannot put it off: a language left behind is hard to recover. Those who think it is a walk in the park usually change their mind in the second year.
Who it is suited to
To those with an ear and a passion for languages, who love reading and communicating, and are willing to study regularly. If languages bore you, the prestige of the liceo will not be enough to get you through five years.
What job you can do
The linguistic diploma opens onto many fields where languages count: tourism, hospitality, trade with abroad, translation and mediation, communication. Many go on to further study, but the diploma alone already gives usable skills, especially in international settings.
Frequently asked questions
How many languages do you study at the linguistic liceo?
Three foreign languages, usually English plus two others, studied also through their literature and culture.
Is the linguistic liceo hard?
It has fewer scientific subjects than the scientific track, but carrying three languages requires consistent study: the difficulty lies in continuity, not in peaks.
Find out if it fits you
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