Begin or continue with your Italian studies this Fall! Space is limited and classes will fill up soon, so hurry and register today to secure your spot in your favorite class and time! For absolute beginners, there’s Basic 1. For returning students or new students with prior study, there are many… Continue reading
Capri-Revolution Directed by Mario Martone Italian director Mario Martone drew inspiration from a commune of artist-radicals that took up residence on the sun-kissed southern isle in the early 20th century. Picture a cult-like group of young people prancing naked on the rocks overlooking the Mediterranean and you have an… Continue reading
Sunday, November 3, 2019, from 4–8 p.m., at Sentieri Italiani What’s That Game I Always See Those Italian Men Playing? Briscola, along with Scopa, is one of those card games that almost everyone in Italy knows — it is also known in most other Mediterranean countries. Briscola is easy to… Continue reading
By Sentieri Contributor Jack Piliponis If you have been to Europe you’re likely to be aware that Europeans DO take their vacations and often take them in August. Italians carry it a step further, with a cherished full-scale national holiday every August 15, “Ferragosto.” While Italians celebrate Ferragosto in many… Continue reading
Grammitalia: Summer 2016 June 29, Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 pm Presente dei verbi (Basic) July 6, Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 pm Articoli, Sostantivi e Aggettivi (Basic) July 13, Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 pm Pronomi diretti, indiretti, combinati, particelle (Intermediate/Advanced) July 18, Monday, 6:30-8:30 pm Preposizioni semplici e articolate (Basic) July 19, Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 pm Sequenza dei tempi al… 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
Learning a new language can be hit or miss. Some students get the hang of it easily, while others may feel lost. If you are one of those who struggle with language, good news; you are not alone. Author, writer, and Italian enthusiast Jhumpa Lahiri chronicles her experiences as a… Continue reading
Study Italian with Sentieri this winter! 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 winter registration closes March 25th, 2016. For absolute beginners,… 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
Study Italian with Sentieri this winter! 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 winter registration closes January 2nd, 2016. For absolute beginners,… Continue reading
