Do You Need to Speak Italian to Live in Italy?

Italy ranked dead last in the EU for English proficiency. Here's what that actually means for expats planning the move.

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If you’re asking whether you need to speak Italian to live in Italy, you’re probably hoping the answer is no. And technically, it is.

You can rent an apar…