Atelier dell’italiano: lingua, cultura e cucina
NEW cooking WEBINAR
Friday, AUGUST 7
11:00am - 12:30 pm (PST)
IL POMODORO
il cuore della cucina italiana
Date: Friday, August 7
Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm PST
Location: Live on Zoom from Perugia (Umbria), Italia
(Before the webinar, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link to participate).
Guest: Marialucia Luongo
Language: Italian with very little English spoken
Level: All levels welcome
Fee: $ 80 + Sales Tax
(After the webinar, participants will receive copies of Marialucia’s recipes to enjoy with family and friends).
Description: Join us on Friday, August 7 for a cooking webinar celebrating il pomodoro, one of the most beloved and essential ingredients in the Italian cuisine.
More than just an ingredient, il pomodoro is a symbol of Italian culture, tradition, and everyday life. From summer salads to slow-simmered winter sauces, it is a constant presence in Italian kitchens from season to season.
Together, we will explore the many ways i pomodori (tomatoes) are enjoyed throughout Italy: fresh, grilled, roasted, and transformed into flavorful sughi (sauces) that define countless regional dishes. We will also discover the remarkable variety of Italian tomatoes, from sweet cherry tomatoes to San Marzano and other regional favorites, and see how each variety brings its own unique flavor and character to the table.
Joining us live from Italy is our dear friend and passionate cook, Marialucia, who will share authentic recipes, regional traditions, and practical cooking tips. Along the way, we will learn how this humble ingredient has inspired many dishes while bringing families and friends together around the table.
Come celebrate the flavors, history, and recipes that make il pomodoro il cuore della cucina italiana.
ABOUT OUR WEBINARS AND IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS
At percorsoItaliano, we value experiences where students feel comfortable learning and practicing Italian beyond the classroom.
Traveling to Italy and spending time with Italians is the best way to be immersed in the language. At percorsoItaliano, we believe webinars & in-person workshops are the next best thing! Participants have the chance to listen to and speak Italian with our teachers and special guests.
These webinars & in-person workshops are hosted by our Italian teachers Roberta, Elisabetta, and Donatella, as well as, a diverse group of native Italian speakers. We’ve invited professionals from all walks of life including architects, opera singers, business owners, academics in cinema and history, artists, cooks, entrepreneurs, and many more.
We offer language, culture, and cooking workshops and webinars throughout the year.
Please read below to find out about our upcoming webinars and in-person workshops.
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“Una lingua diversa è una diversa visione della vita.”
-Federico Fellini
our summer 2026 SESSION is now live!
UN’ESTATE ITALIANA
JULY 20 - august 6, 2026
During the summer, percorsoItaliano takes a break from its regular 9-week courses to offer a special Summer 2026 session: UN'ESTATE ITALIANA.
Beginning July 20, students at all levels, from absolute beginner to advanced, can join our 3-week classes, twice a week, to practice speaking, listening, reading, writing, and expanding vocabulary through Italian culture.
Explore our full program and join us on this fascinating journey through the Italian language.
TO view our complete schedule of classes, please click below:
“The workshops and the teachers pull you in via engaging and unique ways that excite adults to want to learn, and you find yourself emboldened and wanting to try to speak and communicate. And while doing so, you have gentle and gracious help and guidance from the teachers as they find a compassionate way to correct you or help you to properly pronounce things. It truly is fun and satisfying.”