Fall Quarter Registration Now Open
Registration Ends September 5th.
IMPORTANT!
Sentieri’s classes are meant to be taken sequentially.
Therefore, you must register for the BASIC 1 course if you have never taken an Italian class.
Sentieri’s Textbook Procedure
The most efficient way to get textbooks out to everyone is to
have our students order their own textbooks online.
The textbook titles and purchase links are available under the individual class listings.
Welcome to Winter Break Courses!
Who says winter break is just for sleeping in, binge-watching shows, and eating everything in sight? This winter, we’re adding a little learning to your holiday fun! Join our winter break courses to learn new skills, explore exciting topics, and keep your brain from going into hibernation. So, grab your hot chocolate, or your glass of Italian wine, bring your curiosity, and get ready to make this winter break both fun and productive. Because apparently, even Santa believes in lifelong learning!
L’ITALIANO PER LA CUCINA (High Novice-Low Intermediate)
- The mini course will expose students to linguistic and cultural information that will allow them to use Italian recipes and make simple and authentic Italian dishes, such as Pappa al Pomodoro o Bucatini all’amatriciana
- December 3, 10, 17, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
- Registration price: $130
- Teacher: Teresa Bonfatti Sabbioni (teresa@sentieri.com)
- Minimum of 5 students
- Become a Member & Save 10% on All Classes: Members page
- Textbook: L’italiano per la cucina
- Registration and Payment via Zelle to daniela@sentieri.com by December 1, 2026
w/ message including: “Your name, email, L’ITALIANO PER LA CUCINA”
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LE FESTE ITALIANE (Intermedio-Avanzato)
- Mini course description: Main Italian Winter Holidays range from the Christmas celebration with Cenone di Natale, to the famous Italian witch La Befana. Students will also engage in oral discussions about different traditions from the US and other countries, researching class topics and those of their choice. In Italiano.
- December 7, 14, 21, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
- Registration price: $150 (includes materials)
- Teacher: Daniela Cavallero (daniela@sentieri.com)
- Minimum of 5 students
- Become a Member & Save 10% on All Classes: Members page
- Registration and Payment via Zelle to daniela@sentieri.com by December 1, 2026
w/ message including: "Your name, email, LE FESTE ITALIANE"
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NATALE SU NETFLIX (Intermedio-Avanzato)
- If, like me, all you want for Christmas is your next trip to Italy, let’s make it happen vicariously on Netflix! With this conversation mini-course we’ll watch and discuss Christmas- and holiday-themed Italian movies and tv series. In class discussions we’ll use typical expressions for sharing opinions and ideas about what we watched and what’s to come and we’ll draw on the conversational language and idiomatic expressions used in the shows and movies themselves. We’ll also discuss what we can learn about holiday traditions in Italy from the series and movies we watch. All you need is the Netflix subscription you already have. Additional support materials will be provided by the instructor as needed.
- December 2, 9, 16, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
- Registration price: $150 (includes materials)
- Teacher: Lindsay Eufusia (lindsay.eufusia@gmail.com)
- Minimum of 5 students
- Become a Member & Save 10% on All Classes: Members page
- Registration and Payment via Zelle to daniela@sentieri.com by December 1, 2026
w/ message including: "Your name, email, NATALE SU NETFLIX"
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Basic Italian
First-year basic courses cover grammar, including articles, present and past verb tenses, as well as prepositions and pronouns. Listening, writing and conversation exercises will have you speaking Italian in the first year!
BASIC 1 (Absolute Beginner)
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BASIC 2
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BASIC 3
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Intermediate Italian
Intermediate courses focus on building a higher-level vocabulary and grammar, including combined pronouns, advanced verb tenses and idioms. New students can join our second-year program provided that their previous studies have covered basic grammar. Intermediate and Conversation classes are structured by level and are not a series. New students can join these classes at any point during the year and will join the group in progress. If you are not sure of your level, please contact daniela@sentieri.com to determine which class you should join.
INTERMEDIATE 1
- Mondays, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
- Registration price: $360
- Textbook: Viaggiamo in Italia 2
- Check or Zelle to daniela@sentieri.com
w/ message including: "Your name, email, Intermediate 1"
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INTERMEDIATE 2
- Tuesdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
- Registration price: $360
- Become a Member & Save 10% on All Classes: Members page
- Textbook: Arrivederci
- Check or Zelle to daniela@sentieri.com
w/ message including: "Your name, email, Intermediate 2"
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INTERMEDIATE 3
- Thursdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
- Registration price: $360
- Become a Member & Save 10% on All Classes: Members page
- Textbook: Alma Edizioni Viaggiamo in Italia
- Check or Zelle to daniela@sentieri.com
w/ message including: "Your name, email, Intermediate 3"
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Advanced Italian
Advanced courses continue to focus on building a higher-level vocabulary and grammar, including combined pronouns, more advanced verb tenses and idioms. New students can join our advanced program provided that their previous studies have covered basic and intermediate grammar.
ADVANCED
- Saturdays, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
- Registration price: $360
- Become a Member & Save 10% on All Classes: Members page
- Textbook: Dieci - Lezioni di italiano
- Check or Zelle to daniela@sentieri.com
w/ message including: "Your name, email, Advanced"
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Conversation Courses
These courses are taught at five different levels: Conversation 1, Conversation 2, Conversation 3, Conversation 4 and Book Club. These are for students who have had at least three years of formal Italian instruction. We stimulate conversation with advanced textbooks, film excerpts, newspaper articles, short stories and cultural materials that emphasize Italy’s current events. New students should have a minimum of three years of advanced study. The most advanced conversational group and book club are comprised of students with at least five years of experience.
CONVERSATION 1
- Tuesdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
- Registration price: $360
- Become a Member & Save 10% on All Classes: Members page
- Textbook: Nuovissimo Progetto italiano 2
- Check or Zelle to daniela@sentieri.com
w/ message including: "Your name, email, Conversation 1"
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CONVERSATION 2
- Thursdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
- Registration price: $360
- Become a Member & Save 10% on All Classes: Members page
- Textbook: Affresco italiano
- Check or Zelle to daniela@sentieri.com
w/ message including: "Your name, email, Conversation 2"
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CONVERSATION 3
- Mondays, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
- Registration price: $360
- Become a Member & Save 10% on All Classes: Members page
- Textbook: Dieci. Lezioni di italiano. C1.
- Check or Zelle to daniela@sentieri.com
w/ message including: "Your name, email, Conversation 3"
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CONVERSATION 4
- Wednesdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
- Registration price: $360
- Become a Member & Save 10% on All Classes: Members page
- Textbook: Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano
- Check or Zelle to daniela@sentieri.com
w/ message including: "Your name, email, Conversation 4"
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BOOK CLUB
- Fridays, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- Registration price: $360
- Become a Member & Save 10% on All Classes: Members page
- Check or Zelle to daniela@sentieri.com
w/ message including: "Your name, email, Book Club"
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Course Fees
All Online Paypal or Credit Card Registration are $360
Sentieri Members receive a 10% discount if paying by check or Zelle for a total of $324.
Materials are not included. If required for your course, textbook information is posted online.
Minimum 8 students per class. NOTE: All classes are held via ZOOM.
Class Structure
Sentieri Italiani provides group classes, semi-private lessons and private tutoring for students for both adults and children. Whether you are attending group classes or working with an instructor one-on-one, you will find our approach highly professional, creative and energetic, and your learning experience filled with fun. Sentieri’s salon-like setting is intimate and relaxed.
Group classes: 8 to 12 students — classes run for 10 weeks for two hours
(except for summer, when we offer a five-week program)
Semi-private Italian Classes: 2 to 7 students
Private Italian Classes: One-on-one sessions can be held at your location for an additional charge
