Learn Italian in Chicago or online with Sentieri, where the Italian language and culture converge.
Fall 2016 Italian Classes
Study Italian with Sentieri this fall! Space is limited and classes are filling up fast, so hurry and register today to save and secure a spot in your favorite class and time! Classes will be closed as they reach the maximum number of students and all fall registration closes September 12th, 2016. For absolute beginners,...
The 2017 Lina Tonello Scholarship
In 2009, on September 27th, Daniela Cavallero’s mother passed away. Lina Tonello was a woman who strongly encouraged Daniela throughout her life. This inspiration and support lead Daniela to open the Italian school known to all of us as Sentieri. In 2009, to honor her mother’s memory, Daniela had instituted...
La Festa della Repubblica
This past Tuesday, June 2nd marked the 69th anniversary of the birth of the Italian Republic. The Italian peninsula holds history that dates back to thousands of years ago, however the Italy that we know and love today started just decades ago. Throughout the late 1800s and through half...
Retain Your Italian Over the Summer
Summer is just around the corner. Having some fun in the sun is great however, summer break also means the “summer slide.” When students return to school from summer break, they tend to forget many concepts that they had learned during the previous school year due to the lack of...
A Motivational Italian Idiom
« Hai fatto 30, fai 31. » Literal Translation: “You did 30, do 31.” Meaning: Go the extra mile This idiom dates back to the year of 1517 when Papa Leone X was naming a group of cardinals. While believing he had a group of only 30 cardinals to name, there...
Spring Cineforum Review
On Satruday April 25th, Sentieri held its Spring Cineforum. A mix of Sentieri students and non-students came to watch Allacciate le cinture directed by Ferzan Ozpetek. Sentieri’s President, Daniela, started off the event with a brief presentation about the director, his films, and how Sentieri has screened some of his...
Private Italian Lessons on Skype™
Become fluent with Sentieri by combining language and culture using the conversational approach. Italian private lessons can be done in the comfort of your own home via Skype™ with one of our highly qualified instructors.
Sentieri Blog: News & Updates
Check out our blog for Sentieri news and updates. See what the world is saying about Italian and Italian culture - and learn an
idiom or two while you're at it!
Give the Gift of Language
Gift certificates for Sentieri Italiani make the perfect gift for the Italophile in your life. The certificates are flexible and can be used for language classes, book clubs, cultural events, film nights and tours.
To learn the language of Italy you need to embrace the culture.
To understand the culture of Italy you need to have a grasp of the language.
At Sentieri Italiani, we have created an environment where language and culture converge — offering individuals and businesses a variety of programs and services ranging from Italian language classes to learning about the many facets of the Italian culture from food and wine, to literature and film, to art, history and lifestyle. An inviting environment where you can gain knowledge of all that Italy has to offer — whether your desire is to study the beautiful language of Italy or to learn about the country’s rich, multi-faceted culture. Sentieri Italiani is the place to take Italian classes and learn about Italian culture.
Prego, we invite you to take a look at the many paths that Sentieri Italiani has created to connect you with Italy.
If you have a question, please don't hesitate to call us at 773-275-5325 or submit our contact form.
