Italian Idiom «Tra il dire e il fare…»

«Tra il dire e il fare c’è di mezzo il mare» Translation: “An ocean lies between what is said and what is done.” English equivalent: “Easier said than done.” With the use of a vast ocean, this Italian idiom adds another level of how easy it is for us to… Continue reading

Columbia College Journalism Student Interviews Sentieri

The Italian language attracts many people and the number of students who study Italian is currently growing.  Italian is seen as a fun, a musical, and a beautiful language and students jump right into it without the slightest idea of what lies ahead of them. In an article about learning… Continue reading

Spring 2015 Italian Classes

Study Italian with Sentieri this Spring! 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 Spring registration closes March 27th.  For absolute beginners, there’s… Continue reading

Adults can learn a foreign language too!

The January 22nd edition of The New Yorker had many interesting things to say about bilingualism.  After examining the benefits, the author concludes, “That should be enough reasoning to learn a second, third, fourth, or even a fifth language — and keep learning them as long as you’re able!” Learning another is… Continue reading

Early Registration for the 2015 Spring Quarter

Registration is now open for the Spring quarter’s Italian courses. From now until February 15th there is an early registration discount, so hurry and register today to sign up for your next Italian class! There are classes at all levels.  For absolute beginners, there’s a Basic 1.  For returning students or new students with prior study, there… Continue reading

Winter 2015 Italian Classes

Study Italian with Sentieri this Winter. 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 Winter registration closes January 2nd.  For absolute beginners,… Continue reading

Winter 2015 Italian Classes

Registration is now open for the Winter quarter’s Italian courses. From now until October 15th there is an early registration discount, so hurry and register today to sign up for your next Italian class! There are classes at all levels.  For absolute beginners, there’s a Basic 1.  For returning students or new students with prior study,… Continue reading

Italian Language and Cultural Learning

If you need a crash course before your trip to Italy, or want an introduction to the Italian language and culture, this is the class for you. A six hour course provides learners with a linguistic and cultural overview. Students will learn basic vocabulary and language structures that will help them… Continue reading

Open Registration for Fall 2014 Classes

Registration is now open for the next quarter’s Italian courses. From now until August 1st there is an early registration discount, so hurry and register today to sign up for your next Italian class! Fall quarter will have four basic level Italian classes, two intermediate level options, and four conversation level groups. Book Club is… Continue reading

Sentieri Italiani – Book Club – Summer 2013

Sundays, July 28 through August 25, 1-3pm Led by Daniela Cavallero “Scontro di civiltà per un ascensore a piazza Vittorio”, by Amara Lakhous Join Sentieri in a Sunday afternoon discussion group that will explore this remarkable novel suitable for intermediate and advanced Italian students. Summer 2013’s book is a compelling… Continue reading