Early Registration Available for Winter 2026 Classes

Register Before November 30th to SAVE! Please note that early registration pricing is $320. PayPal pricing is ALWAYS $350 regardless of timing. Find further information here: www.sentieri.com/classes/italian-classes-zoom/   Continue reading

Holiday Learning with Sentieri Italiani!

Keep your Italian fresh this winter with special mini-courses designed to inform, inspire and celebrate.   The Holiday Season — Italian Style First Year Review and All Intermediate Levels Wednesdays: November 19, December 3, 10, 17 Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m. Teacher: Teresa Bonfatti Sabbioni The major Italian Winter Holidays, from Christmas… Continue reading

Sentieri Scholarships | 2026

Scholarship Opportunities for 2026 Sentieri Italiani currently has four scholarships available next year. To apply for any one of them, you must submit a short essay of 100 words or less on the subjects indicated below. All applications must be received for review by December 31, 2025. All scholarships must… Continue reading

Homestay in Piedmont – 2026

Impara l’Italiano Mentre Scopri il Piemonte! Visit the Monferrato region in Piedmont and live like a local while improving your Italian language!    I offer personalized one-to-one or small-group Italian courses with a homestay formula for adult and senior students who wish to learn the language in Italy with an… Continue reading

Food, Wine & Art…

SORRY, SOLD OUT! … FROM BOLOGNA TO MILAN 12 Nights in Emilia Romagna • September 1–13, 2026   September 1–6 Meet at Bologna Airport (BLQ) Accommodation: Royal Hotel Carlton Bologna (4 Stars) www.royalhotelcarltonbologna.com/en/ During your five-night stay in Bologna, you’ll experience the rich culinary traditions for which this city and… Continue reading

Venice Carnival

SORRY, SOLD OUT! Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in the city of masks and mystery. You’ll explore the history, culture and traditions of the Venice Carnival, one of the world’s most famous and colorful festivals. The Carnevale di Venezia dates back to the early 10th century, when Venetians celebrated… Continue reading

Thinking About a Language School in Italy?

Scuole di Lingua in Italia Soci — A.S.I.L.S. (Association of Schools of Italian as a Second Language) Is it your dream to study Italian in Italy? Learning experiences in Italy can provide an opportunity to live like a local while improving your language skills! Below is a list of a… Continue reading

La Cena Piemontese – A culinary visit to the Langhe

La Cena Piemontese • September 24th   On Sunday, September 24th, Sentieri Italiani and friends met at Osteria Langhe in Chicago’s Logan Square for an evening of slow food and fine wine. Grazie to co-owners Aldo Zaninotte and Chef Cameron Grant and the staff for giving us this opportunity to experience… Continue reading

Regional Dining — CAMPANIA!

La Cena Napoletana • November 12th “Vedi Napoli e poi muori.”   You’ll experience a taste of Naples when dining at Due Lire Vino & Cucina, located in vibrant Lincoln Square. Their dynamic menu highlights authentic recipes from the region of Campania that are prepared with seasonal and local ingredients with… Continue reading

February 19, 2017: A good time was had by all at Sentieri’s Briscola Tournament at Bella ‘Mbriana!

Sentieri and friends had a fun evening of competitive card playing, drinks and antipasti on February 19th. After four rounds of intense play the new champions were declared — Sharon and Debora each won Sentieri memberships as a result of their formidable Briscola skills.  Watch this website for more enjoyable evenings with… Continue reading