Italian Enthusiasts know that in Italy, there is no shortage of dialects.  A Sicilian speaking in his pure vernacular is not usually understandable to Italians from other regions.  In other parts of Italy, however, one’s dialect may not be so different than standard Italian whereas to render the speech wholly unintelligible.

As we become more acquainted with the language(s) of Italy, it is easier for Italian Enthusiasts to hear and recognize the linguistic distinctions of the neighboring regions and/or cities.  One such dialect that I’ve learned to phonetically recognize, as well as understand its local significance, is Florentine Italian.