Romance Languages - Spanish, Italian and French - Languages, Spanish, French and Italian

Hi Sorana, Spanish is the easiest of the Romance languages to learn because of its consistent phonetics. Learning spanish will help you to then learn French and Italian.

I would definitely agree with Max! Spanish is the easiest of the Romance language to learn, especially as a beginner. Plus, the fact that it's the most common Roman language is an added bonus!

Of the three languages you mentioned, I would recommend learning Spanish.. First and foremost, it is easy to learn (easier than English). Second, it is the most common Roman language. Third, in a country with a growing Spanish-speaking population, it can and will benefit your life both professionally and recreationally.

I have studied both Spanish and Italian, and they have similar grammar rules. Once you know one, it'll be very easy to learn the other. Just be careful not to confuse the vocabulary!

When considering whether you should embark on learning to speak a new language, the most important thing to ask yourself is, why am I interested in this language? You've mentioned having interest in three beautiful languages--Spanish, Italian, and French--and perhaps your attraction to all three is somewhat congruent. However, you've asked which language of the three is the "easiest." And there are two ways that you can define "easy" when it comes to learning a language: the first--and, I dare say, most superficial--is, whether the language is less-complex LINGUISTICALLY; the second--and, I suggest, more profound--is, whether the language will feel more FUN, and therefore, more EFFORTLESS for you, as an individual. And while the second perspective regarding the 'easiness' of learning a given language will almost inevitably result in the new language meeting at least SOME criteria of definition one (i.e., it possesses 'linguistic ease': the new language has structural similarities to your native language, including grammar and the logical organization of ideas and information, rhythm and other speech patterns, similarities in vowel sounds and consonants, and so on), that also might NOT be the case for you, AS AN INDIVIDUAL. You might be more emotionally-attracted to the most difficult of the three languages; and while your favorite language might not be the easiest language to learn with regard to linguistics, the sheer joy of speaking, writing, and sharing in a language that excites you can easily make that language the most effortless one for you to pursue.

Out of the three languages that you mentioned I would like to recommend you to learn Spanish. There are many reasons for this recommendation, but perhaps the best reason is because you may have better job opportunities and, therefore a better salary. Another reason is because the Spanish speaking population in the US is growing tremendously and this means more opportunities for bilingual people.

I tutor both Italian and Spanish and they are very related. Just to be clear, while many languages are considered to be "easy", learning a language should be given the same respect that other subjects are given. I think that you should consider your needs and ask yourself how you will use this skill and go from there. That is how you will know what would be "easier" for you to learn because it is what you will be using the most often. If it's for business, consider what your avenues are in terms of use. If it's for personal reasons, consider what your benefits will be. The more use you get out of it , the "easier" it will be for you.

Hello! I am proficient in French and am currently learning Spanish. I took French for four years in high school (took the AP language exam in 2008), and have been to France twice--both times acting as translator/interpreter. :-) Unfortunately, my French teacher was NOT a native speaker and spoke to us too much in English. I started learning Spanish several months ago because I volunteered at a school for Latino boys. Not only is Spanish extremely useful, especially for an aspiring education professional, but it is easy to learn! The more I study Spanish, the more I think, "Dang, this is ten times easier than French!" Spanish is more phonetic than French, as letters at the end of words are often silent. From my experience, studying French before Spanish made learning Spanish easier because of cognates between the two languages (i.e. "blanco/a" and "blanc/he" for "white"), sentence structures, and other parts of speech. As a CA native, I wish that I had started Spanish in high school because I probably would have been motivated to continue it in college (I was exempt from my school's language requirement due to having passed four years of French classes). Hope my response helps!