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 titles of the books and links to purchase can be found under the individual class listings.
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)Tuesdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. |
Textbook: DIECI from Novice Low to Novice High or ebook: Dieci Low to High Novice — Digital |
BASIC 2Wednesdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. |
Textbook: DIECI from Novice Low to Novice High or ebook: Dieci Low to High Novice — Digital |
BASIC 3Fridays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. |
Textbook: DIECI from Novice Low to Novice High or ebook: Dieci Low to High Novice — Digital |
First Year Review
The First Year Review course provides focused practice with the major topics covered in the first year of beginning Italian. It is designed for students to consolidate their understanding and develop a facility with those topics. The First Year Review is intended for those who have finished the Basic Italian series or those who are returning to Italian with previous study of basic/beginning Italian.
BASIC REVIEWWednesdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. |
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 1Mondays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. |
Textbook: DIECI, Lezioni di Italiano, A2 or ebook: DIECI, A2 — Digital |
INTERMEDIATE 2Tuesdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. |
INTERMEDIATE 3Thursdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. |
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INTERMEDIATE 4Wednesdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. |
NEW Textbook: New Italian Espresso — intermediate/advanced Workbook: New Italian Espresso — intermediate/advanced Workbook (The workbook is recommended but not mandatory) |
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.
ADVANCEDSaturdays, 9:30–11:30 a.m. |
NEW Textbook: Dieci B2 — on Amazon |
Conversation Courses
These courses are taught at five different levels: Conversation 1, Conversation 2, Conversation 3, Conversation 4 and Book Club. They 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 1Tuesdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. |
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CONVERSATION 2Thursdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. |
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CONVERSATION 3Mondays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. |
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CONVERSATION 4Wednesdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. |
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BOOK CLUB (Avanzato)Fridays, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. |
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. Don’t be surprised when you hear the hissing of the steam from the espresso machine or the pop of a cork!
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
