« 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
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
Studies have shown that are an endless amount of benefits that come with learning another language. Even though learning a new language can be stressful, time consuming, and difficult, the cognitive benefits will make that entire struggle worthwhile. Some benefits include: the improvement of reading comprehension skills, the development of… Continue reading
Ferzan Ozpetek was born in Istanbul, Turkey in 1959. Later on he moved to Rome to study Cinema History. As he became an Italian citizen, he began to direct many captivating Italian movies. So far, he has won many awards for best direction and best film such as the David… Continue reading
Though its origins are hazy, April 1st is typically reserved as day for pranks, practical jokes, and general silliness. In Italy, it is no different. Somehow, over the course of history, the fool has come to take the form of a fish in Italy. The traditional pesce d’aprile (April Fool’s joke)… Continue reading
“Those who know many languages live as many lives as the languages they know.” – Czech Proverb When you learn another language, you learn a foreign mentality. After years of practice studying another language you gain a sense of the customs, the culture and the mindset of the people… Continue reading
«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
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
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
On Saturday February 7th, Sentieri hosted its very own wine tasting event hosted by Italian-trained wine sommelier Annie Shapero! After eight years in Italy, Annie now heads up DiVino, a wine tasting event and consulting company operating out of New York. Annie shared her knowledge about many different wines and how… Continue reading
