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Youth Language Classes (Age 3- 17)

Beginner/Pre Intermediate Courses: Saturdays, 10-11 a.m.


2025 CALENDAR

FALL TERM: September 13 – December 13

NO class on October 18 (MEA Weekend) and November 29 (Thanksgiving Weekend)

Cost: $290 for first child, $250 for second (or third, etc.) child.


Course Information:

The Beginner/Intermediate track is designed for students with little to no exposure to Italian outside of class. The 60-minute weekly lessons are conducted by university-educated instructors with native fluency in Italian and emphasize the gradual and progressive acquisition of basic speaking, listening comprehension, reading, writing, and grammar skills as students advance through the program. 



Upcoming events

    • 09 Sep 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • 11 Nov 2025
    • 8:00 PM
    • Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
    • 8

    Those who wish to spend a period of time in Italy, either for tourism, cultural interest or study abroad, will benefit from a fast paced, communicative approach to the Italian language. 

    This course, intended for BEGINNER students, will allow for simple but effective communication in everyday life situations such as greetings, getting to know each other, finding out about transportation, asking for directions, reserving a room or an apartment, shopping at a coffee shop or a restaurant. 

    This course aims at reaching these abilities through simple dialogues, comprehension activities, and a rich and illustrated vocabulary, all while discovering the rules of everyday life in Italy. 

    Please order the text Facilissimo prior the first class. Here is one link: Book + Audio CD. Free access to online audio will be provided by the instructor on the first day of class.

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    Refund Policy

    • Before the first class: Full tuition refund, minus a $20 registration fee.
    • Before the second week: Students may withdraw and receive a refund, minus a $55 administrative fee.
    • After the second week: No refunds will be issued.

    Please note: Regular attendance is strongly encouraged. If a student misses class for any reason, they will not be eligible for a refund or an individual make-up session.

      • 13 Sep 2025
      • 10:00 AM
      • 13 Dec 2025
      • 11:00 AM
      • Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
      • 7
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      Join us for a 60-minute in-person lesson designed for preschool and kindergarten children with little or no exposure to Italian. Our engaging sessions focus on vocabulary building and oral communication skills through interactive songs, stories, games, and imaginative play. Students will also learn about contemporary Italian culture around traditional holidays.

      After each lesson, families will receive an email summary of the topics and activities covered in class. We will also provide links to the music, online games, and videos used, allowing families to reinforce the material at home throughout the week.

      Activity Book included!

      NOTE: NO classes on October 18 (MEA weekend) and November 29 (Thanksgiving Weekend).

      • 13 Sep 2025
      • 10:00 AM
      • 13 Dec 2025
      • 11:00 AM
      • Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
      • 0
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      Join us for a 60-minute in-person lesson designed for Elementary School children with little or no exposure to Italian. Students will build their confidence in speaking and listening by focusing on vocabulary and oral communication skills through interactive songs, dances, stories, games, and imaginative play. They will also explore simple reading and writing in Italian. The lessons will emphasize contemporary Italian culture, traditional holidays, and geography.

      After each lesson, families will receive a summary of the topics and activities covered, suggestions, and links for optional exercises to practice at home during the week.

      Activity Book included!

      NOTE: NO classes on October 18 (MEA weekend) and November 29 (Thanksgiving Weekend).
      • 13 Sep 2025
      • 10:00 AM
      • 13 Dec 2025
      • 11:00 AM
      • Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
      • 4
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      This 60-minute in-person lesson is designed for Upper Elementary and Middle School students with little or no exposure to Italian.

      The focus will be on building vocabulary, enhancing oral communication skills, reading, writing, pronunciation, spelling, as well as cultural competency.

      Students will have a structured and progressive learning experience by engaging in dynamic activities while following an age-appropriate workbook. Our dynamic activities include role-plays, music, movement, and games, all conducted entirely in Italian. We also emphasize contemporary Italian culture, traditional holidays, and geography. 

      After each lesson, families will receive an email summary of the topics and activities covered in class. We will also provide suggestions and links for optional exercises to review and practice at home during the week.

      Activity Book included!

      NOTE: NO class on October 18 (MEA Weekend) and November 29 (Thanksgiving Weekend).

      • 13 Sep 2025
      • 10:00 AM
      • 13 Dec 2025
      • 11:00 AM
      • Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
      • 7
      Register


      Explore our engaging 60-minute, in-person, full-immersion lesson for High School students with little or no previous exposure to Italian.

      Students will build their speaking and listening comprehension confidence, improve their reading and writing skills in Italian, and explore grammatical concepts while expanding their cultural competency.

      Students will have a structured and progressive learning experience by engaging in dynamic activities while following an age-appropriate materials. After each lesson, families will receive an email summary of the topics and activities covered in class, along with optional material to practice the material during the week.

      Course fee does NOT include instructional materials. Please use this link to purchase book Espresso Ragazzi 1, incl. e-book access code.

      NOTE: NO classes on October 18 (MEA Weekend) and November 29 (Thanksgiving Weekend).

      NEW ACCELERATED OPTION! This class offers an ACCELERATED OPTION in which students can reinforce and expand upon the previewed materials by practicing conversational communication skills in small groups with the instructor ONLINE via ZOOM during the week for 45 min. (day/time TBD!) This Accelerated Option can be purchased as a "Guest ticket" with the regular enrollment. Weekly Day/Time (for 8 sessions) will be agreed upon via email before the start of the semester.

      • 20 Sep 2025
      • 10:00 AM
      • 15 Nov 2025
      • 11:00 AM
      • 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
      • 6
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      Italiano per Genitori is a special course for parents whose children are enrolled in ICC's Youth School classes. This course is designed to help parents incorporate practical Italian conversation into daily family life to support your child(ren)'s learning and language use outside the classroom. Each session focuses on essential vocabulary, phrases, and grammar aligned with the Youth School lesson themes - daily routines, meals, making plans, school and friends, seasonal activities, holidays and more - to support you in further building communicative competence at home.

      Session Dates/Times: Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

      • September 20, 27 (NO CLASS on Sept, 13 for first day of Youth School)
      • October 4, 11, 25 (NO CLASS on Oct. 18, Youth School closed for MEA Weekend)
      • November 1, 8, 15 (NO CLASS on November 22, even though YS does meet)

      Space is limited, so register now to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to enrich your family’s multilingual experience! Priority is given to parents whose children are enrolled in ICC's YS classes.

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