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• ITALIAN FOR EARLY ELEMENTARY (Beginner/Intermediate Age 6 - 9) CF25 "I MEDI"

  • Start
    13 Sep 2025
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    13 Dec 2025
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    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
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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).

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• ITALIAN Beginner/Intermediate (Age 9-12) CF25 "I GRANDI"

  • Start
    13 Sep 2025
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    13 Dec 2025
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    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
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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).

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• Beginning Italian Grammar and Conversation for T(W)EENS (Age 12+) CF25 "I TEEN"

  • Start
    13 Sep 2025
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    13 Dec 2025
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    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  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.

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• Youth School's FESTA DI NATALE

  • When
    13 Dec 2025
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    10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401

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  Youth School's FESTA DI NATALE and POTLUCK

  DECEMBER 13, 2025

  Join us for our Annual Youth School Holiday Tradition!

  Youth School students of all ages and proficiency levels, along with their extended families, are invited to immerse themselves in a variety of Italian Christmas traditions.

  Tombola: Experience Italy's most quintessential Christmas game, a beloved holiday pastime that brings family and friends together.

  Mercante in Fiera: Always a hit, this popular (yet lesser-known) game is very Italian and very fun. Kids will learn vocabulary and win prizes! 

  Pizzelle: Learn to make one of Italy's iconic sweet treats, perfect for the holiday season.

  Biglietti di Auguri: Make Natale-themed arts and crafts, or write a holiday card to someone you love, all in Italian, with some great new expressions! 

  Celebrate the holidays by practicing new vocabulary, socializing, and enjoying some favorite Italian Christmas treats, including delicious desserts and festive fun!

  RSVP and let us know what you will bring to the Potluck.

  BUON NATALE!

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