La Gabri-Elle’s goal is to promote the Italian language, as well as Italy’s rich culture, by various means including classes in the Italian language, guided tours to Italy, and imported Italian gifts and foods.

Classes

Classes are taught in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, where interaction between the instructor and students is encouraged and emphasized. Although a book is used, it mainly serves as a reference and guideline. Supplemental materials — such as handouts, short videos, and Italian music — offer interesting insights into the Italian culture while expanding students’ knowledge of the language.

Tours

In addition to classroom instruction, guided tours to Italy and beyond, are offered to La Gabri-Elle’s students and to the general public.

For my students these tours provide an opportunity to use their newly learned language skills in actual conversations with local Italians, to read restaurant menus and order in Italian, to barter at local Italian markets, and much more! It is truly an enriching experience.

Gift Shop

Gifts and specialty items are imported directly from Italy and are available a la carte or artfully packaged in handmade gift baskets of various types and sizes for all occasions.

NEWS:

La Gabri-Elle Gift Shop is now ONLINE! Click on the link in the Gift Shop section.

La Gabri-Elle Gift Shop is now open every Friday and Saturday beginning November 20th. 

Holiday Hours:

Fridays 11.00am to 5.00pm Saturdays 10.00 to 3.00pm

La Gabri-Elle Gift Shop is also open weekdays by appointment. Call or text 847 219-3678 and we will be glad to open the shop just for you! 

A big thank you to all who registered for the Fall group Italian Language Classes.What a great semester we are having!!!

Due to the pandemic all my 2020 trips have been postponed to 2021! Thank you to all my group members for their understanding and cooperation.

If you are looking for a birthday, anniversary, thank-you, or any special occasion gift, La Gabri-Elle has a great selection of gourmet items; including Italian coffee makers, pasta bowls, jewelry, scarves & more.