Why should you learn a foreign language?

Language business is booming on Page B3 of Monday, August 18, 2014 issue of Chicago Tribune Number of jobs doubled in past 10 years for translators, interpreters By Patrick Gillespie McClatchy Washington Bureau    It’s a high-stakes, multibilliondollar industry with tight deadlines, demanding clients and lives at risk. Miscommunication can cause deep financial loss… Continue reading

Italian Language and Cultural Learning

If you need a crash course before your trip to Italy, or want an introduction to the Italian language and culture, this is the class for you. A six hour course provides learners with a linguistic and cultural overview. Students will learn basic vocabulary and language structures that will help them… Continue reading

Open Registration for Fall 2014 Classes

Registration is now open for the next quarter’s Italian courses. From now until August 1st there is an early registration discount, so hurry and register today to sign up for your next Italian class! Fall quarter will have four basic level Italian classes, two intermediate level options, and four conversation level groups. Book Club is… Continue reading

Summer 2014 Classes

Study Italian with Sentieri this Summer. 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 Summer registration closes on July 18th. We… Continue reading

Winter 2014 – Italian Class Schedule

Italian Class at Sentieri Italiani Location Sentieri Italiani5430 N. Broadway St. Chicago, IL 60640Map/Directions Italian CoursesWinter 2014January 6th to March 15th Basic Italian 1, absolute beginnerWednesdays, 6:30-8:30pmBasic Italian 2Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pmBasic Italian 3Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm Basic Italian 4Saturdays, 10:30am–12:30pm Intermediate Italian: Listening, Vocabulary and SpeakingSaturdays, 10:30am–12:30pm Advanced Italian: Listening, Vocabulary and SpeakingTuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm… Continue reading

Sentieri Membership Benefits

Become a member of Sentieri Italiani and enrich your Italian experience in Chicago. As a Sentieri member, you’ll enjoy: 10% Discount on Sentieri Italiani’s Italian Language Classes and Private Tutoring Discounted or exclusive registration to Sentieri’s events Use of Sentieri Italiani’s book and video library Discounts ranging from 10% –… Continue reading

Cineforum: Benvenuti Al Nord

Saturday, August 10th, 4:00 – 6:30pm Film in Italian with English subtitles, discussion and light reception follow$10 with RSVP for Sentieri members – not a member? Become a member today and enjoy discounts and other benefits$15 with RSVP general admission$20 at the door Please RSVP in person at Sentieri, by… Continue reading

Traditional Basilicata Menu – Sentieri Italiani Regional Dining Event

Sunday, August 18th Enjoy traditional dishes from the Basilicata region at Anna Maria Pasteria.WhereAnna Maria Pasteria – get directions4400 N. Clark Street (NW corner of Montrose and Clark)Chicago, Illinois 60640Anna Maria Pasteria is a Sentieri Italiani business partner. Sentieri members enjoy discounts here. More info including their menu can be… Continue reading

Sentieri Italiani – Book Club – Summer 2013

Sundays, July 28 through August 25, 1-3pm Led by Daniela Cavallero “Scontro di civiltà per un ascensore a piazza Vittorio”, by Amara Lakhous Join Sentieri in a Sunday afternoon discussion group that will explore this remarkable novel suitable for intermediate and advanced Italian students. Summer 2013’s book is a compelling… Continue reading