Those who wish to enhance their speaking, listening, reading, or writing skills may wish to study professional communication. This field is dedicated to improving the transmission and distribution of information within professional contexts and places of work.

Officially known as the Italian Republic, the country is found in southern Europe. The official language is Italian and the cultural rich capital is Rome. Many of the world's oldest universities are located in Italy, in particular the University of Bologna (founded in 1088). There are three Superior Graduate Schools with "university status", three institutes with the status of Doctoral Colleges, which function at graduate and post-graduate level.