Sentieri Scholarships | 2027

Scholarship Opportunities for 2027 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 fewer on the subjects indicated below. All applications must be received for review by December 31, 2026. 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

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

Genova Event • May 4, 2024

Free Zoom Presentation (in Italian) by  A Door To Italy, Italian School Learn more about all that Genova has to offer Saturday, May 4, 2024 • 11 a.m. – 12 noon “…Vedrai una città regale, addossata ad una collina alpestre, superba per uomini e per mura, il cui solo aspetto la… Continue reading

Botteghe Storiche di Milano

Sorry, you missed this one — visit our website for upcoming events, both virtual and live! The Historical Shops of Milan Sunday, February 27, 2022 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Central Time Presented in English On this tour, we will explore some of the historical boutiques and ateliers of Milano. Together we… Continue reading

Venice and Beyond

Sorry, you missed it! San Michele Cemetery, Burano & a Gondola Boatyard Sunday, July 25, 2021 • 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (CDT) Presented in English   Take a walk in the shade of the cypress trees of this vast, silent island, where you will discover an atmospheric place and its fascinating… Continue reading

Sentieri’s Virtual Tour of Trastevere

Our Stroll Around Trastevere with Paolo from Italiaidea — Rome Sabato 12 dicembre, Paolo Bultrini (Italiaidea – Roma) ha portato insegnanti e studenti di Sentieri virtualmente in giro per Trastevere, accompagnati dai suoi celebri abitanti: artisti, nobili ma anche gente del popolo. Attraverso le parole della poesia, abbiamo girato per… Continue reading

Special 5-Week Courses via Zoom • Fall 2020

Join Sentieri Italiani this Fall for Some Extra-Special Offerings! This Fall, take advantage of the opportunity to improve your grammar, write to/for an Italian in a variety of situations, make fresh pasta with a “pastaia” in Italy and prepare for that trip to Italy that you’ll be taking someday by… Continue reading

Fall 2020 • 10 Week Zoom Classes

Begin or continue with your Italian studies this Fall! Space is limited and classes will fill up soon, so hurry and register today to secure your spot in your favorite class and time! For absolute beginners, there’s Basic 1. For returning students or new students with prior study, there are many… Continue reading

Cross Cultural training is available for your business needs

Become aware of the “cultural baggage” we bring to our business interactions. Develop an awareness of the differences and similarities, in life and work, between Italy and your own culture. Deepen your knowledge of Italy, its history and people, increase your knowledge of important “dos and don’ts” when you’re working… Continue reading

Cine-ZOOM #2 • September 27th • Capri-Revolution

Capri-Revolution Directed by Mario Martone   Italian director Mario Martone drew inspiration from a commune of artist-radicals that took up residence on the sun-kissed southern isle in the early 20th century. Picture a cult-like group of young people prancing naked on the rocks overlooking the Mediterranean and you have an… Continue reading

Early Registration for Summer 2016 Italian Classes

Registration is now open for the Summer quarter’s Italian courses. From now until June 1st 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… Continue reading

A Word with Jhumpa Lahiri on Learning a New Language

Learning a new language can be hit or miss. Some students get the hang of it easily, while others may feel lost.  If you are one of those who struggle with language, good news; you are not alone. Author, writer, and Italian enthusiast Jhumpa Lahiri chronicles her experiences as a… Continue reading

Spring 2016 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 March 25th, 2016.  For absolute beginners,… Continue reading

Italian Teaching Methods

Recently, we came across a journal by the ALL (Association for Language Learning),  to which Dr. Daniela Cavallero (president of Sentieri) contributed an article about her experiences as an Italian professor.  What she wrote defines her teaching approach: When it comes to teaching a language, teaching the culture must follow.  Even… Continue reading