500 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1405 , Chicago, IL 60611-3767
  • Spring 2025 (April 14 - June 22)

    Spring 2025 (April 14 - June 22)

    Registration is open for our Spring 2025 session.

    All new students should register for Online or In-person Italian for Absolute Beginners A1.1 or take the placement test.

    Ordered books will made available to students on the first day of class for in-person classes.  Those taking online classes may opt to either have their book shipped for $15 or pick them up here Monday - Friday between 11am - 4pm. 

“A language isn’t something you learn as much as something you join."–Arika Okrent
ItalCultura Instructor Paola De Petrillo

Paola graduated from the Università Cattolica di Roma in 2004 with a degree in Dentistry. While practicing Dentistry she also worked as a translator, focusing mostly on articles published in medical journals. Her passion for the Italian culture inspired her to change careers, so she earned a DITALS certificate from the Università per gli stranieri in Siena, for teaching Italian as a foreign language. In Rome, Paola taught at the Leonardo da Vinci school. She also worked for Thomas More College, where she taught American students who were studying abroad.  Born and raised in Rome, Paola has a profound appreciation for classical history and literature and loves to share her passion for all things Italian.  Paola enjoyes spending her leisure time traveling and exploring new cultures through dance. 

Make This the Year You Learn Italian

Classes are offered throughout the year
Online and In-Person

  • Session Calendar

    Session Calendar

    Class Quarters

    WINTER 2025
    21 Jan - Mar 31

    SPRING 2025
    14 Apr - 22 Jun

    SUMMER 2025
    14 Jul - 21 Sep

    FALL 2025
    6 Oct - 13 Dec

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