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• ICC Youth School Open House and FESTA della BEFANA

  • When
    05 Jan 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401

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  ICC Winter Open House and FESTA della BEFANA

  JOIN US in celebrating a favorite Italian holiday
  

  with fun activities for children!

  Experience one of the many cultural and language-learning opportunities for kids and families at the ICC Youth School Winter Open House.

  Stop by our fabulous location in the North Loop's Traffic Zone Building.
  

  Meet our teachers, see our classrooms, explore our extensive library, find out about upcoming classes and events, and...

  
  

  Discover this beloved tradition, which is uniquely Italian!

  -> read a story about La Befana

  -> sing a song about La Befana

  -> write a letter to La Befana

  -> design crafts related to La Befana 

  -> taste traditional sweet treats called " I Befanini"

  and.....

  MEET LA BEFANA!! 

  "Buona Befana!"

  
  

  
  

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• ACCELERATED Italian (Age 11+) YS25

  • Start
    25 Jan 2025
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    1:00 PM
  • End
    10 May 2025
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    2:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
  • Spaces left
    8

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  NOW OFFERING an ACCELERATED Kids' Course!

  This class meets for 90-minutes IN-PERSON on Saturdays from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. This faster-paced track is designed for students (Age 11 and older) who are highly motivated and capable of completing practice assignments at home. It's also ideal for students who already speak another romance language and want to strengthen their understanding of Italian spelling and grammar. Depending on the age of your student, there is the possibility to advance to an AP Prep course or another course for High School academic credit for Fall 2025. Please speak to the instructor towards the end of the semester.

  Our Accelerated course is a 12-week (18 hrs) comprehensive program that focuses on teaching the fundamentals of Italian grammar while building students' speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing skills. The course offers a well-rounded learning experience by successfully weaving together culture and language, ensuring that students learn the language and gain a deeper understanding of Italian culture.

  After each lesson, families will receive an email summary of the pages and activities covered in class. This will help you keep track of your child's progress and guide them in completing the practice and review assignments for the following week.

  NO CLASS on February 15 (Presidents' Day Weekend), March 29 and April 5 (Spring Break) and April 19 (Pasqua/Easter).

  Please use this LINK TO PURCHASE the Espresso Ragazzi 1 textbook with e-book interattivo. Please do not buy a different edition with the same appearance!

  Note: We will use the Espresso Ragazzi 1 book exercises and online activities, so please ensure you purchase this version, which includes the e-book. GRAZIE!

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• I TEEN - Advanced/Bilingual (Age 11+) YS24

  • Start
    01 Feb 2025
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    11:15 AM
  • End
    17 May 2025
  •  
    12:15 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Explore our engaging 60-minute, in-person, full-immersion lesson for high school students with exposure to Italian or the opportunity to hear Italian at home.

  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 and following an age-appropriate textbook. After each lesson, families will receive an email summary of the topics and activities covered in class, along with specific exercise suggestions to practice the material during the week.

  NO CLASS on: February 15 (Presidents' Day Wkend), March 29 and April 5 (Spring Break), and April 19 (Pasqua/Easter).
  

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• I GRANDI - Advanced/Bilingual (Age 9-11) YS25

  • Start
    01 Feb 2025
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    11:15 AM
  • End
    17 May 2025
  •  
    12:15 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
  • Spaces left
    7

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  Join our 60-minute, in-person, full-immersion Italian lesson designed for Upper Elementary and Middle School students with prior exposure to Italian or the opportunity to hear Italian at home.

  In this engaging course, students will:

  • Focus on vocabulary building and oral communication skills
  • Practice reading, writing, pronunciation, and spelling
  • Expand 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.

  NO CLASS on February 15 (Presidents' Day Weekend), March 29 and April 5 (Spring Break), and April 19 (Pasqua/Easter).
  

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• I MEDI - Advanced/Bilingual (Age 7-9) YS25

  • Start
    01 Feb 2025
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    11:15 AM
  • End
    17 May 2025
  •  
    12:15 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
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    7

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  Explore our engaging 60-minute in-person lessons, designed for early elementary school children (1st-3rd graders) who want to immerse themselves in the Italian language or who have Italian-speaking backgrounds at home.

  These sessions aim to boost students' confidence in speaking and listening comprehension while introducing them to fundamental reading and writing skills in Italian. Activities are diverse and include interactive elements such as singing, dancing, acting, role-playing, and educational games.

  Following each lesson, families will receive a comprehensive email summary detailing the topics and activities covered during class. Additionally, we provide tailored suggestions for supplementary materials to facilitate continued practice and reinforcement of learning throughout the week.

  NO CLASS on: February 15 (Presidents' Day Wkend), March 29 and April 5 (Spring Break), and April 19 (Pasqua/Easter).

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• I PICCOLI - Advanced/Bilingual (Age 4-6) YS25

  • Start
    01 Feb 2025
  •  
    11:15 AM
  • End
    17 May 2025
  •  
    12:15 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
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    7

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  Join us for a 60-minute, in-person, full-immersion lesson designed for preschool kids and kindergarteners who have previous exposure to Italian and the opportunity to hear Italian at home.

  These lessons will focus on vocabulary building and oral communication skills through interactive songs, stories, games, and imaginative play. We will 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. This email will include links to the music, online games, or videos used in class, giving families the option to reinforce the material at home throughout the week. 

  NO CLASS on February 15 (Presidents' Day Wkend), March 29 and April 5 (Spring Break), and April 19 (Pasqua/Easter).
  

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• Toddler Time: Italian immersion for our youngest learners!

  • Start
    22 Feb 2025
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  • End
    17 May 2025
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Immerse your child in the beauty of the Italian language and culture through our interactive story-time sessions and delightful social activities!

  The Italian Cultural Center Youth School warmly invites families—parents, grandparents, and toddlers aged 6 months to 3 years—to join us for a series of 10 informal intergenerational gatherings on Saturday mornings at the ICC in the North Loop.

  Session Dates: Every Saturday from February 22 - March 22, 9am - 9:50am, and Sunday April 26 - May 17.

  This series is FREE for all ICC Family Members.

  Space is limited so REGISTER NOW, and don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to spark your child’s curiosity and lay the foundation for multilingualism!

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