Put on your masks because today begins the world-famous festival Carnevale! But just what is Carnevale, exactly? Like Mardi Gras, Carnevale is an annual festa that takes place during the two weeks before Lent and is one last chance for a sensory blowout before the Lenten fast begins. Not to be confused with… Continue reading
Natale con i tuoi; Pasqua con chi vuoi. “Christmas with your parents and Easter with whomever you want.” We are about to enter the holiday season. For some, that means getting ready to celebrate with our families, exchange gifts and cook delicious, extravagant meals that will keep us full until Spring.… Continue reading
It is almost that time of year again – the joyous holiday season! It’s the time when Christmas decorations can be seen from miles away, stores are having ridiculous sales, people are sipping eggnog while listening to holiday music on repeat, and of course, Santa Claus is making another trip… Continue reading
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
One way you can tell what region an Italian is from is by the playing cards he or she uses. There is a variety of decks that each represent a region of Italy. A major difference from the playing cards used in America is the number of cards. Unlike the… Continue reading
Game Night: Briscola Friday, November 6th, 6:30 – 9:30pm Join Sentieri for a night of Briscola, the traditional Italian card game. Learn the rules, try a practice hand and play a tournament to win prizes! Light refreshment will be served “Aperitivo” style. First place winners will receive free memberships… Continue reading
Festa di Natale ~ Holiday Party Wednesday, December 9th 7:00 – 10:00 pm Food! Cash Bar! A Special Holiday Raffle! Celebrate the holidays and another year with your favorite Italian speakers and talophiles! Join the students, teachers and friends of Sentieri as we celebrate Natale at: Anna Maria Pasteria 4400… Continue reading
If you go to Italy around mid-August, you will notice that many Italians are on vacation, many public places are closed (except for maybe in the touristy areas), and there are religious parades, street fairs, and other festivals going on. August 15th is the Italian national holiday “Ferragosto” — a… Continue reading
Daniela Cavallero, Sentieri’s founder, was recently interviewed by Francesca Alderisi, the host of the talk show called “Cara Francesca” on Italy’s RAI TV. On her show, Francesca speaks with fellow Italians living abroad about their experiences outside of Italy. As some of us may know, Daniela has quite a story. As she tells Francesca,… Continue reading
Study Italian with Sentieri this fall! 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 fall registration closes September 10th. For absolute beginners, there’s… Continue reading
