Sorry, you missed it! Watch for more in-person and online Sentieri events coming soon! Since its origins at the beginning of the last century, Italian cinema has developed a strong link between the representation of its national territory and the definition of its national identity. From the end of World… Continue reading
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
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
This past Tuesday, June 2nd marked the 69th anniversary of the birth of the Italian Republic. The Italian peninsula holds history that dates back to thousands of years ago, however the Italy that we know and love today started just decades ago. Throughout the late 1800s and through half… Continue reading
Summer is just around the corner. Having some fun in the sun is great however, summer break also means the “summer slide.” When students return to school from summer break, they tend to forget many concepts that they had learned during the previous school year due to the lack of… Continue reading
« Hai fatto 30, fai 31. » Literal Translation: “You did 30, do 31.” Meaning: Go the extra mile This idiom dates back to the year of 1517 when Papa Leone X was naming a group of cardinals. While believing he had a group of only 30 cardinals to name, there… Continue reading
Here’s a short poem to welcome the month of May by esteemed poet Attilio Bertolucci, father of director Bernardo Bertolucci. GODI DI MAGGIO Godi di maggio che consuma in fretta i giorni delle rose alla luce spettrale della sera, la giovinezza non aspetta… Ma estivo è ormai questo silenzio intorno… Continue reading
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
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
