Italian Grammar Classes

Grammitalia: Summer 2015 Individual Grammar Review Lessons for Students of Italian June 16, Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 pm – Articoli, Sostantivi e Aggettivi (Basic) June 18, Thursday, 6:30-8:30 pm – Presente dei verbi (Basic) June 23, Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 pm – Preposizioni semplici e articolate (Basic) June 25, Thursday, 6:30-8:30 pm – Pronomi diretti,… Continue reading

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

San Valentino….Who is he?

Valentine’s day is just around the corner, which means chocolates, roses, and of course…AMORE! Valentine’s Day is a fun day for many couples.  But where did this day even begin?  Who was Saint Valentine?  Time’s 6 quick facts about Valentine’s Day  article provides surprising information about this special day.  Most importantly,… 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

Give the Gift of Language this Christmas

Don’t count on Santa to deliver your Christmas gifts, order online from Sentieri Italiani! Have that someone on your list who has been wanting to study Italian? How about someone who would love to attend Italian movie nights or Italian wine events? This year, skip the holiday shopping crowds, curl up with a glass of vino and give… Continue reading

Chicago Italian Film Festival – Update

Sentieri student Chitra Natarajan was the winner of the drawing on 11/19 for a free festival pass to the Chicago Italian Film Festival at Music Box Theater.  She along with all the other enrolled students for the Winter 2015 Italian Classes at Sentieri were eligible for the drawing. Thank you… Continue reading

The Chicago Italian Film Festival

The first Chicago Italian Film Festival is coming November 21-27, giving Chicagoans an opportunity to see the best the Italian film industry has to offer. The theme of the inaugural festival is “Italian Comedy: Then & Now”, with a lineup that of contemporary and classic Italian films. This year’s diverse… Continue reading