Welcome to Winter Break Courses!

Who says winter break is just for sleeping in, binge-watching shows, and eating everything in sight? This winter, we’re adding a little learning to your holiday fun! Join our winter break courses to learn new skills, explore exciting topics, and keep your brain from going into hibernation. So, grab your hot chocolate, or your glass of Italian wine, bring your curiosity, and get ready to make this winter break both fun and productive. Because apparently, even Santa believes in lifelong learning! Additional information can be found HERE.

Wine, Truffles & Italian Charm: Discover Piedmont

Join Sentieri Italiani for an unforgettable journey through Piedmont, Italy, from the vineyard-covered hills of Monferrato and the renowned wine regions of Alba and Barolo to the elegance of Turin and the beauty of Lake Maggiore. From world-class wines and exquisite cuisine to historic villages, truffles, and rich Italian traditions, this September 26–October 8, 2027, experience invites you to discover the authentic heart of northern Italy.

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Sentieri Scholarships | 2027

Scholarship Opportunities for 2027 Sentieri Italiani currently has four scholarships available next year. To apply for any one of them, you must submit a short essay of 100 words or fewer on the subjects indicated below. All applications must be received for review by December 31, 2026. All scholarships must… Continue reading

Homestay in Piedmont – 2026

Impara l’Italiano Mentre Scopri il Piemonte! Visit the Monferrato region in Piedmont and live like a local while improving your Italian language!    I offer personalized one-to-one or small-group Italian courses with a homestay formula for adult and senior students who wish to learn the language in Italy with an… Continue reading

Thinking About a Language School in Italy?

Scuole di Lingua in Italia Soci — A.S.I.L.S. (Association of Schools of Italian as a Second Language) Is it your dream to study Italian in Italy? Learning experiences in Italy can provide an opportunity to live like a local while improving your language skills! Below is a list of a… Continue reading

La Cena Piemontese – A culinary visit to the Langhe

La Cena Piemontese • September 24th   On Sunday, September 24th, Sentieri Italiani and friends met at Osteria Langhe in Chicago’s Logan Square for an evening of slow food and fine wine. Grazie to co-owners Aldo Zaninotte and Chef Cameron Grant and the staff for giving us this opportunity to experience… Continue reading

Regional Dining — CAMPANIA!

La Cena Napoletana • November 12th “Vedi Napoli e poi muori.”   You’ll experience a taste of Naples when dining at Due Lire Vino & Cucina, located in vibrant Lincoln Square. Their dynamic menu highlights authentic recipes from the region of Campania that are prepared with seasonal and local ingredients with… Continue reading

February 19, 2017: A good time was had by all at Sentieri’s Briscola Tournament at Bella ‘Mbriana!

Sentieri and friends had a fun evening of competitive card playing, drinks and antipasti on February 19th. After four rounds of intense play the new champions were declared — Sharon and Debora each won Sentieri memberships as a result of their formidable Briscola skills.  Watch this website for more enjoyable evenings with… Continue reading

Celebrate Carnevale …

… IN TUTTA ITALIA! BY JACK PILIPONIS   Like many countries with strong Catholic/Christian culture and traditions, Italy marks the weeks leading up to Lent with colorful, sensual, food- and drink-filled celebrations. In Italy, it’s called “Carnevale,” derived from Latin “carnem levare” — take the meats; in ancient times that… Continue reading

La Festa della Repubblica

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

Retain Your Italian Over the Summer

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