So, if you think you know Italian and expect to be able to communicate or even understand the Brindisini (citizens of Brindisi), you might have a rude awakening. That's because most Brindisini speak Italian as a second language. The first language, what they speak at home, with their friends, and even at work in some cases, is the very local dialect, Brindisino. A dialect is not just an accent or a different pronunciation than Italian, it's a completely different language with different origins and a set of grammar rules unto itself. Heading to a neighboring city like Mesagne or Lecce will bring you to a completely different dialect. So learning Brindisino will really only help you understand the people of Brindisi. And so it goes for every single city in Italy. To straighten a few things
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