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Classes
Italian Language Classes in Minneapolis starting Winter 2009 (week
of January 19th)
Students are encouraged to converse in Italian from the first lesson. Taped dialogue related to the textbook material is played in each class to further develop listening comprehension abilities. Role-play and interaction between students and instructors make the lessons enjoyable, lively and effective. Meet the instructors and register : Tuesday, January 6th Thursday,
January 15th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm in Suite 211, Hennepin Center
for the Arts, 528 Hennepin Ave. Course Descriptions You may register for a class with a credit card using Paypal's secure online transaction processing system, or in person by paying with a check during our information sessions. The "Meet the instructors and register" sessions will be held Tuesday, January 6th Thursday, January 15th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm in Suite 211, Hennepin Center for the Arts, 528 Hennepin Ave. Payment should be received by January 15th to assure timely arrival of your textbooks. Tuition: $300/term, course materials extraRegistration Fee:$10 Duration: 10 weeks/2 hours per week
Register for this class with PayPal The goal of this course is for the student to be able to greet others and introduce himself/herself, ask for information, describe his/her house, family, objects and their location. Overall grammatical topics: present tense of regular and some irregular verbs; nouns, articles, adjective agreement; interrogative pronouns. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life.
Register for this class with PayPal The goal of this course is for the student to be able to speak more extensively about himself / herself, his/her profession, likes and dislikes. The student will also learn how to handle situations related to ordering at restaurants, shops, ask about prices, clothes and daily activities. Overall grammatical topics: additional regular and irregular verbs; introduction to the simple past tense; usage of adjectives and pronouns. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life.
Register for this class with PayPal The goal of this course is for the student to be able to talk about past events, to make predictions and express probability, to ask and answer questions about time, weather, locations and places. Overall grammar topics: simple past and future tenses; use of prepositions; personal pronouns; impersonal subjects. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life. Monday 5:30-7:30 PM Register for this class with PayPal The goal of this course is for the student to be able to communicate about events of the past, to write a letter or converse on the phone, and to express feelings, emotions and sensations. Overall grammatical topics: when and how to use the different past tenses; adverbs; possessive pronouns and adjectives. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life. Contact the office for further information.
Register for this class with PayPal The goal of this course is for the student to be able to communicate about events of the past, to write a letter or converse on the phone, and to express feelings, emotions and sensations. Overall grammatical topics: when and how to use the different past tenses; adverbs; possessive pronouns and adjectives. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life.
Register for this class with PayPal The goal of this course is for the student to be able to relate events in the past and in the future, to express fear, happiness, doubt, willingness, and to explain a desire or a possibility both in the present and/or in the future. Overall grammatical topics: past tense (passato remoto), present and past subjunctive tenses, future perfect tense. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life. Contact the office for further information. Register for this class with PayPal The goal of this course is for the student to be able to express agreement and disagreement on different topics, and to express opinions and feelings clearly. Overall grammatical topics: review of the subjunctive and conditional modes; introduction of "if" clauses expressing possibility and unreality. Each class will provide information and discussion on current aspects of Italian life. Contact the office for further information. Currently Not Scheduled Register for this class with PayPal The goal of this course is for the student to be able to express opinions precisely and thoroughly, and to describe events in detail in the present, past and future, using accurate and appropriate vocabulary. Overall grammatical topics: review of "if" clauses and subjunctive, infinitive and gerundio modes; review of prepositions and pronouns. The current situation in Italy and cultural aspects of Italian life will be discussed in depth in order to give the student different opportunities to practice advanced conversational skills. Special ClassesItalia, oggi
Tuesday 5:00-7:00 PM Register for this class with PayPal This class is for students who have completed the Advanced 2 course or who have an advanced level of proficiency in Italian. Based on newspapers, magazines articles, and readings, the course will analyze current aspects of Italian life, society and culture. Through this analysis of different aspects concerning Italy, the class will have the opportunity to review grammatical structures and to further expand vocabulary. Available upon request. Contact the office for further information. One of Italy’s most prestigious language schools for foreigners, Bagno di Romagna’s Scuola Palazzo Malvisi, is offering two scholarships exclusively for ICC language students. The school, founded in 1981, is located in the historic 19th century Palazzo Malvisi. Widely regarded as one of the most successful and effective Italian language schools in Italy, the school offers a wide range of small group language and cultural courses led by dedicated instructors and subject experts. The quaint town of Bagno di Romagna is a perfect spot for bicycle, spa, food, wine and art enthusiasts. For more information e-mail info@theitalianculturalcenter.org Meet the instructors and register : Tuesday, January 6th Thursday, January 15th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm in Suite 211, Hennepin Center for the Arts, 528 Hennepin Ave. Payment should be received by January 15th to assure timely arrival of your textbooks. *Please note: Additional classes can be offered at all levels. Contact info@theitalianculturalcenter.org to specify which level and day you would be interested in. |
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