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• PLACEMENT TEST

  • Start
    01 Sep 2024
  • End
    31 Dec 2026
  • Location
    ONLINE

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  Placement Test

  Not sure in which class to register?

  We offer a professional Italian language proficiency evaluation for a $50 charge. The amount is reimbursable if you enroll in our classes.

  1. REGISTER ONLINE and PAY $50.

  2. Download, print and complete THIS PLACEMENT TEST.*

  3. Email a copy of the completed test to: sabrina@theitalianculturalcenter.org

  Sabrina Infante, Director of the Italian Language Program.

  You will be contacted within 72 hours to schedule a conversation with an instructor via Zoom to further assess your oral skills. We will then discuss the results, and determine which class best fits your language needs and personal goals. When you complete your first course, you may request reimbursement for the assessment.

  *The test is for new ICC students with some knowledge of Italian who are registering for our classes for the first time. Students registering for Beginner 1 do not need to take this test.

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• GIFT CERTIFICATES: Give the Gift of Italian Culture!

  • Start
    01 Sep 2024
  • End
    31 Dec 2026
  • Location
    ONLINE

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  Give the Gift of Italian Culture!
  

  Italian Cultural Center Gift Certificates

  We are  happy to offer gift certificates for membership and classes at the ICC. 

  Giving a membership or language class as a present to your close friends and family is a unique and wonderful way to spread the joy of the Italian experience and to introduce them to a vibrant community of Italian native speakers, Italophiles  and millennia of Italian art, literature, culture and daily life. It truly is a gift that keeps on giving.

  Certificate options:

  -> $50 = Individual Membership

  -> $80 = Family Membership

  -> $120 = Membership + 1 Private Lesson

  -> $280 = One YOUTH term language class at any level (ages 3-17)

  -> $350 = One ADULT term language class at any level (ages 18 and older). 

  Membership is required to enroll in language classes.

  A perfect gift at any time of the year, and for any occasion, to say "Benvenuto" to the singular experience of all things Italian.

  Grazie mille!

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• Educational Travel 2025 - TORINO and Piemonte: SOLD OUT

  • Start
    20 Jan 2025
  •  
    6:00 AM
  • End
    18 Oct 2025
  • Location
    Torino, Italy
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  I am delighted to invite you to Torino, my hometown, a true hidden gem off the beaten path, in the northwestern region of Piemonte, Italy.

  Torino has been described as Italy’s most elegant city, with its Baroque and Art Deco architecture, featuring a fascinating historic center with grand squares, cobbled streets, and art nouveau cafes. For centuries, Torino was the seat of the royal Savoy family and from 1861 to 1865 it was the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy. 

  A vibrant and elegant city, seat of a prestigious University founded in 1404, Torino has a unique legacy that blends dedication for creativity and innovation, a strong literary and visual art tradition and a passion for good food and wine, as shown by the innumerable bars, restaurants and bookstores present throughout the city. 

  Torino offers a unique blend of history, art, culture and fantastic culinary and wine experiences.  With its proximity to UNESCO World heritage sites of Langhe and Monferrato — that we will visit — along with the lesser known but equally spectacular area of Vercellese, Torino is a fantastic destination for a memorable vacation. 

  I am looking forward to accompanying you on this trip and show you everything I know of this city and region that I love and still call home. 

  Astrid Garino, MD
  President, The Italian Cultural Center of Minneapolis/St.Paul

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  DATES: October 4 to October 18, 2025

  Our package includes:  
  

  • Accomodation in a 4-star boutique hotel in historic downtown Torino (14 nights), breakfast included
  • Italian language lessons, 15hr/week at an accredited language school
  • Two extra 1.5hr conversation classes
  • All day excursion in the Langhe, with private bus and guide
  • All day excursion in the Vercellese and Monferrato, with private bus and guide
  • Guided visits to select museums, royal residences and castles
  • Excursion to the ancient Abbey Sacra di San Michele
  • Wine tastings
  • Aperitivi, lunches and dinners as described  in the program (7) 
  • Cooking class with professional chef 

  For a detailed description of the program click  HERE

  RATES

  DOUBLE occupancy	SINGLE occupancy
  $4,750	$5,450

  Registration fee: $500 (non refundable)

  First half of the balance due by March 15, 2025

  Balance due by June 15, 2025

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   A detailed presentation of the program  will be offered in person on

   Sunday , January 26, 2025, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM 

    at the Italian Cultural Center

  To register to the free presentation click HERE

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• Reading and Conversation: Raccontare il Novecento - ONLINE Tuesday Morning AU25RC

  • Start
    10 Jun 2025
  •  
    10:30 AM
  • End
    08 Jul 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    ONLINE
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  This "Special Topics" class is for students who are at Upper Intermediate Level (B2) or above. Students will deepen their knowledge of a few contemporary authors and their literary works of the 20th century while practicing reading and conversational skills at the B2 proficiency level. This is a very structured class which provides opportunity to practice specific grammatical structures and vocabulary in a personally meaningful and authentic context.

  NOTE: This course is for anybody who has not completed (including not ever started) this book. This includes those who have taken it in the past but did not finished the readings. Since all authors are from the same period, the order in which we cover them does not matter. THIS TERM, we will cover the authors towards the end of the book, and future courses will cover those at the  beginning and then the middle.

  If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level.

  Use this link to purchase the textbook prior to beginning of class:

  Raccontare il Novecento

  Cost: $200

  NOTE: This course runs for 5 weeks, from June 10 to July 8.

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• Advanced Reading and Conversation: Realtà Regionali - IN PERSON Tuesday Afternoon AU25RC

  • Start
    10 Jun 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • End
    01 Jul 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    IN-PERSON
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  This 8-hour (4 session) Advanced Topics mini-course is for students who are at the Upper Intermediate Level (B2) or above and wish to expand their vocabulary and oral competency as well as deepen their knowledge of and familiarity with Italian literature and history. Students will read short stories in lingua originale by a famous author from a specific region of Italy - in this class we will focus on the 20th century Sicilian author Leonardo Sciascia. Students will engage in guided conversations as they examine each work and explore its literary and socio-historical context.

  Cost: $220

  You may purchase a copy of the book Racconti Del Novecento - Realta' Regionli HERE, or a pdf will provided by the instructor this summer.

  If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP HERE FOR OUR PLACEMENT TEST.  An instructor will assess your level.

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• WORKSHOP "Mettere in Pratica" - Complete Review of Adult Beginner 1 - AU25RR

  • When
    10 Jun 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  The goal of this workshop is to review all the fundamental grammar points from Beginner 1 and to practice them through games and conversation practice activities and new engaging materials. Build your confidence through improved automaticity as you work in a small group with a native instructor to reinforce all the basics.

  Prerequisite: Beginner Level 1
  

  Cost: $40

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• WORKSHOP "Mettere in Pratica" - Verbi al Presente AU25RR

  • When
    10 Jun 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Ave N., Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Ripassiamo, Ripassate... Verb Review and Practice!

  Join us for a two hour workshop focused on how to express yourself when describing current events and plans by reviewing verbi al presente. Led by a native instructor, students will practice regular/irregular verbs in meaningful contexts.

  Prerequisite: Beginning Level 2

  All courses must be cancelled at least 72 hours in advance to qualify for a refund, less a $20 administrative fee.

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• Intensive Italian For Travelers - IN PERSON Tuesday and Thursday Evenings AU25IT

  • Start
    10 Jun 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    10 Jul 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  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 specialized course - intended for BEGINNER students (levels 1-3)  who can digest content and grammar more quickly - 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. 

  Students will immediately engage in dialogues and comprehension activities, delve into a rich and illustrated vocabulary, and discover the rules of everyday life in Italy.

  If you have already taken a Beginner 1, 2, or 3 class at ICC but would like the chance to reinforce, practice, and consolidate what you have learned in the past, this is the perfect course.

  NOTE on ATTENDANCE: Summer is crazy, and we know it. This class is designed to help you dive in and practice Italian as often as possible; missing class will not prevent you from continuing. This class is outside our traditional sequence and therefore can help (but would never hinder) your progression to the next level in the Fall classes. Students who continue at ICC in the Fall will be advised on the most appropriate next class on a case-by-case basis after consulting with the Instructor at the end of the course.)

  The textbook, Facilissimo, can be purchased in 2 formats:

  E-book with online audio or  paper version with CD.

  Please order your preferred format prior to the first class.

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• NEW!! Adult Beginner Level 2+ (all about verbs!) - IN PERSON Wednesday Afternoons AU25B2+

  • Start
    11 Jun 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    09 Jul 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  This 10-hour (5 week) special course is a more focussed and intensive variation of and expansion on Beginner 2. Students will focus more on verbs and accurate use of conjugations in more detailed sentences in a variety of social contexts, such as speaking with family and friends about social plans, daily activities, one's profession and hobbies, as well as likes and dislikes. Students can approach these topics for the first time, or students can expand on their current proficiency level with the material. This course is designed to bring each individual student to a higher level of comfort and automaticity. Students will also gain a deeper understanding of proper etiquette in cultural contexts such as cafes, restaurants and stores in Italy.

  Prerequisite: Beginner 2.
  

  Cost: $200

  If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level.

  Please use these links to order a copy of both the text and workbook prior to the first day of class:

  Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO (Beginner/Pre-Intermediate) UPDATED ED. TEXTBOOK + E-BOOK

  Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO (Beginner/Pre-Intermediate) UPDATED ED. WORKBOOK

  Note: The E-book includes online access to Audio and Videos and interactive exercises used throughout the course. The same textbook will be used for our entire series Beginner 1-5.

  If interested, English Grammar for students of Italian is a great reference for differences in English and Italian grammar structures.

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• Adult Beginner Level 2+ (all about verbs!) - IN PERSON Wednesday Evening AU25B2+

  • Start
    11 Jun 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    09 Jul 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  This 10-hour (5 week) special course is a more focussed and intensive variation of and expansion on Beginner 2. Students will focus more on verbs and accurate use of conjugations in more detailed sentences in a variety of social contexts, such as speaking with family and friends about social plans, daily activities, one's profession and hobbies, as well as likes and dislikes. Students can approach these topics for the first time, or students can expand on their current proficiency level with the material. This course is designed to bring each individual student to a higher level of comfort and automaticity. Students will also gain a deeper understanding of proper etiquette in cultural contexts such as cafes, restaurants and stores in Italy.

  Prerequisite: Beginner 2.
  

  Cost: $200

  If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level.

  Please use these links to order a copy of both the text and workbook prior to the first day of class:

  Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO (Beginner/Pre-Intermediate) UPDATED ED. TEXTBOOK + E-BOOK

  Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO (Beginner/Pre-Intermediate) UPDATED ED. WORKBOOK

  Note: The E-book includes online access to Audio and Videos and interactive exercises used throughout the course. The same textbook will be used for our entire series Beginner 1-5.

  If interested, English Grammar for students of Italian is a great reference for differences in English and Italian grammar structures.

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• Italian For Travelers (Beginner 1-2) - IN PERSON Wednesday Evenings AU25IFT

  • Start
    11 Jun 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    09 Jul 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  This mini-course, intended for BEGINNER levels 1-2 students, offers a faster paced, more communicative approach to the Italian language, and is ideal for those who plan to spend a period of time in Italy, either for tourism, cultural interest or study abroad in the immediate future. Homework completion is required.

  Through simple dialogues, comprehension activities, and a rich and illustrated vocabulary, students learn simple but effective communication used 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, all while discovering the rules of everyday life in Italy.

  Please order the text prior the first class:

  "Facilissimo" is available on Amazon

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• CONVERSATION WORKSHOP June 12 "L'Abbiocco" Afternoon Caffè e Conversazione Series for (Pre-)Intermediate Students (A2/B1) - IN PERSON AU25CC

  • When
    12 Jun 2025
  •  
    3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401

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  L'ABBIOCCO is the Tuscan name for that sleepiness you get after eating a big lunch. ICC has the antidote... Back by popular demand! ICC’s Afternoon Caffè e Conversazione Series, NOW at the (Pre-) Intermediate Levels (A2-B1).

  Practice your emergent Italian conversational skills in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Sip un caffè, enjoy un tè caldo, and savor un biscottino while engaging in authentic discussion on variety of topics—all while improving fluency and confidence when speaking Italian.

  Led by a native Italian instructor, each 60-minute session offers the perfect opportunity to meet others, exchange stories, and practice conversation at the Advanced Beginner/Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate levels! Come when you can. We just ask you let us know by Monday or Tuesday at the latest if you can attend on Thursday.

  Open to both MEMBERS and NON-MEMBERS!

  Immerse yourself in Italian culture, make new friends, and experience the joy of authentic conversations in a friendly community of fellow language enthusiasts.  

  Practice your emergent Italian conversational skills in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Sip un caffè, enjoy un tè caldo, and savor un biscottino while engaging in authentic discussion on variety of topics—all while improving fluency and confidence when speaking Italian.

  Ti aspettiamo!

  Please Note: Cancellations require a minimum of 48 hours’ notice for a refund.

  NEXT SESSIONS: June 19, June 26, and July 10.

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• WORKSHOP "Mettere in Pratica" - Complete Review of Adult Beginner 2 - AU25RR

  • When
    16 Jun 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  The goal of this workshop is to review all the fundamental grammar points from Beginner 2 and to practice them through games and conversation practice activities and new engaging materials. Build your confidence through improved automaticity as you work in a small group with a native instructor to reinforce all the basics.

  Prerequisite: Beginner Level 2
  

  Cost: $40

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• NEW!! Italian For Travelers - IN PERSON Monday Evenings AU25IFT

  • Start
    16 Jun 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    07 Jul 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
  • Spaces left
    8

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  This 4-week (8 hr.) mini-course intended for BEGINNER students offers a faster paced, more communicative approach to the Italian language, and is ideal for those who plan to spend a period of time in Italy, either for tourism, cultural interest or study abroad in the immediate future. Homework completion is required.

  Through simple dialogues, comprehension activities, and a rich and illustrated vocabulary, students learn simple but effective communication used in several everyday life, helping. you navigate Il Bel Paese as a respectful and inquisitive visitor.

  Please try to order the text prior the first class:

  "Facilissimo" is available on Amazon

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• CONVERSATION WORKSHOP June 19 "L'Abbiocco" Afternoon Caffè e Conversazione Series for (Pre-)Intermediate Students (A2/B1) - IN PERSON AU25CC

  • When
    19 Jun 2025
  •  
    3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401

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  L'ABBIOCCO is the Tuscan name for that sleepiness you get after eating a big lunch. ICC has the antidote... Back by popular demand! ICC’s Afternoon Caffè e Conversazione Series, NOW at the (Pre-) Intermediate Levels (A2-B1). 

  Practice your emergent Italian conversational skills in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Sip un caffè, enjoy un tè caldo, and savor un biscottino while engaging in authentic discussion on variety of topics—all while improving fluency and confidence when speaking Italian.

  Led by a native Italian instructor, each 60-minute session offers the perfect opportunity to meet others, exchange stories, and practice conversation at the Advanced Beginner/Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate levels! Come when you can. We just ask you let us know by Monday or Tuesday at the latest if you can attend on Thursday.

  Open to both MEMBERS and NON-MEMBERS!

  Immerse yourself in Italian culture, make new friends, and experience the joy of authentic conversations in a friendly community of fellow language enthusiasts.  

  Practice your emergent Italian conversational skills in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Sip un caffè, enjoy un tè caldo, and savor un biscottino while engaging in authentic discussion on variety of topics—all while improving fluency and confidence when speaking Italian.

  Ti aspettiamo!

  Please Note: Cancellations require a minimum of 48 hours’ notice for a refund.

  NEXT SESSIONS: June 26 and July 10.

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• NEW!! Adult Beginner Level 2 - IN PERSON Thursday Evening AU25B2

  • Start
    19 Jun 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    21 Aug 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  The goal of the course is for students to be able to speak more extensively about themselves, their profession, their likes and dislikes. Students will also learn how to handle situations related to ordering at restaurants, shops, ask about prices, clothes, and daily activities. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life.

  Prerequisite: Beginner Level 1
  

  Cost: $350

  If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level.

  Please use these links to order a copy of both the text and workbook prior to the first day of class:

  Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO (Beginner/Pre-Intermediate) UPDATED ED. TEXTBOOK + E-BOOK

  Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO (Beginner/Pre-Intermediate) UPDATED ED. WORKBOOK

  Note: The E-book includes online access to Audio and Videos and interactive exercises used throughout the course. The same textbook will be used for our entire series Beginner 1-5.

  If interested, English Grammar for students of Italian is a great reference for differences in English and Italian grammar structures.

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• WORKSHOP "Mettere in Pratica" - Passato Prossimo AU25PP

  • When
    24 Jun 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N., Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Telling Stories in the Past
  

  Join us for a two-hour workshop focused on speaking about the past. Whether you want to recount a story about what you did yesterday or where you went on vacation last year, the past tense takes a lot of practice! In this workshop, led by a native instructor, you'll not only practice using the passato prossimo in Italian, but compare it to the past tense in English or other romance languages to finally understand how it works and how to use it correctly and more confidently.

  By the end of the workshop, you'll be a proficient storyteller in Italian and fully understand this tricky grammatical element!

  Prerequisite: Beginning Level 2

  To receive a refund, less a $20 administrative fee, all workshops must be canceled at least 72 hours in advance.

  For any questions, please email us at contact@theitalianculturalcenter.org

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• Savor Italy: A Regional Wine Experience

  • When
    27 Jun 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis
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  Savor Italy: A Regional Wine Experience

  Embark on an unforgettable tasting adventure with the Italian Cultural Center’s Savor Italy: A Regional Wine Experience events hosted by wine expert and ICC Board Member Stefano Follega. Each event will feature five carefully selected wines, light appetizers, and a guided presentation blending history, geography, and storytelling. Through stunning visuals and expert insights, attendees will refine their palates while immersing themselves in the culture and landscapes that shape Italy’s winemaking traditions.

  Friday, April 25 – Northern Italy: Discover the elegance of wines from Piedmont, Veneto, and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, where crisp whites and bold reds define the landscape.

  Friday, May 16 – Central Italy: Experience the iconic wines of Tuscany, Umbria, and Marche, home to renowned varietals like Sangiovese and Verdicchio.

  Friday, June 6 – Southern Italy: Savor the warmth and intensity of wines from Campania, Puglia, and Basilicata, where ancient traditions meet bold flavors.

  Friday, June 27 – The Islands: Journey to Sicily and Sardinia, where volcanic soils and coastal breezes shape wines as vibrant as the landscapes.

  Born and raised in Rome, Stefano brings a lifetime of passion and expertise to each tasting. Growing up, he helped his family tend their olive groves, learned the secrets of homemade Italian cooking from his mother and grandmother, and watched his father and grandfather craft wine with grapes from the hill towns outside the city. Formally trained through the International Sommelier Guild, Stefano has worked professionally in the wine industry and loves sharing his knowledge.

  Whether you join us for one event or all four, this is your chance to travel through Italy’s vineyards without leaving the Twin Cities!

  Tickets are $60 for ICC members for a single event or $200 for the entire series. For non-members, tickets are $80 for a single event or $280 for the entire series.

  A special concluding wine dinner will be announced at a later date. Reserve your seat and raise a glass to this extraordinary journey!

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• Una serata italiana FULL-IMMERSION! AU25SI

  • When
    30 Jun 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625 Minneapolis MN. 55401
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  Join us for an evening of full immersion into the Italian language! A native instructor will guide a group of students (maximum 12 people) in reviewing and practicing the language in an informal and fun atmosphere.

  The evening will include grammar reviews, conversation practice, and games.

  Schedule:

  5:30-6:30 p.m.: Grammar in communicative contexts

  6:30-7:30 p.m.: Aperitivo and conversation

  7:30-8:30 p.m.: Conversation and games in Italian

  This full immersion evening is for students who have completed the ICC's Beginner 4 (A1) level up to Pre-Intermediate 3 (A2).

  If you have not taken any other courses at the ICC, please contact the school before registering. An instructor will assess your level.

  Tuition includes instructional materials.

  For any questions, please email us at sabrina@theitalianculturalcenter.org

  Minimum number of participants: 6 | Maximum number of participants: 12

  To receive a refund, less a  administrative fee, all workshops must be canceled at least 72 hours in advance.

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• WORKSHOP "Mettere in Pratica" - Imperfetto o Passato Prossimo? AU25IP

  • When
    08 Jul 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N., Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Telling detailed and engaging Stories in the Past
  

  Join us for a two-hour workshop focused on telling stories in the past. Whether you want to talk about what you did yesterday with more engaging scene-setting, or whether you want to speak about a past vacation with inspiring details, distinguishing between the simple and imperfect past tense is an important step in proficiency. In this workshop, led by a native instructor, you'll not only practice forming both the passato prossimo and the imperfettoro in Italian, but learn why you choose one instead of the other more confidently.

  By the end of the workshop, you'll be a proficient storyteller in Italian and fully understand this important grammatical distinction!

  Prerequisite: Beginning Level 2

  To receive a refund, less a $20 administrative fee, all workshops must be canceled at least 72 hours in advance.

  For any questions, please email us at contact@theitalianculturalcenter.org

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• CONVERSATION WORKSHOP July 10 (FINAL SESSION!) "L'Abbiocco" Afternoon Caffè e Conversazione Series for (Pre-)Intermediate Students (A2/B1) - IN PERSON AU25CC

  • When
    10 Jul 2025
  •  
    3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401

  Register

  
  

  L'ABBIOCCO is the Tuscan name for that sleepiness you get after eating a big lunch. ICC has the antidote... Back by popular demand! ICC’s Afternoon Caffè e Conversazione Series, NOW at the (Pre-) Intermediate Levels (A2-B1).

  Practice your emergent Italian conversational skills in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Sip un caffè, enjoy un tè caldo, and savor un biscottino while engaging in authentic discussion on variety of topics—all while improving fluency and confidence when speaking Italian.

  Led by a native Italian instructor, each 60-minute session offers the perfect opportunity to meet others, exchange stories, and practice conversation at the Advanced Beginner/Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate levels! Come when you can. We just ask you let us know by Monday or Tuesday at the latest if you can attend on Thursday.

  Open to both MEMBERS and NON-MEMBERS!

  Immerse yourself in Italian culture, make new friends, and experience the joy of authentic conversations in a friendly community of fellow language enthusiasts.  

  Practice your emergent Italian conversational skills in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Sip un caffè, enjoy un tè caldo, and savor un biscottino while engaging in authentic discussion on variety of topics—all while improving fluency and confidence when speaking Italian.

  Please Note: Cancellations require a minimum of 48 hours’ notice for a refund.

  This is the last conversation session of the series.

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• PLIDA EXAMS: B1 - September 10, 2025

  • When
    10 Sep 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis MN. 55401
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  PLIDA Certification Exams

  Upcoming Session Information

  Certify your Italian language skills, for citizenship, or any other purpose.

  What: PLIDA Exam (Level B1)

  When: Wednesday, September 10, 2025

  Registration Deadline with ICC: Friday, August 22, 2025

  Where: in-person at ICC, 250 Third Avenue N., Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401

  How to Register: Membership with ICC is required to take the PLIDA exam at our exam center. Prior to registering to take the PLIDA exam at ICC, the candidate must enroll with the Società Dante Alighieri at dante.global. You are not required to hold a membership with the SDA in order to take the exam, but when enrolling on dante.global, answer the question according to your status. Be sure to use the same email address to enroll on dante.global that you will use to register for the PLIDA exam with ICC. Detailed instructions are available here.

  Time: (Tentative Schedule)

  9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Ascoltare 40', Leggere 40', e Scrivere 60')

  12:30-3:30 p.m. (Pausa Pranzo)

  3:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. (Parlare – 15' + wait time in between candidates)

  Exact times will be shared with each candidate closer to the exam date.

  Cost: The registration fee for the PLIDA B1 is $210.

  For any questions: contact@theitalianculturalcenter.org

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• ITALIAN for PRE-K - K (Beginner/Intermediate Age 3-6) CF25 "I PICCOLI"

  • Start
    13 Sep 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    13 Dec 2025
  •  
    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 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).

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

  • Start
    13 Sep 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    13 Dec 2025
  •  
    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
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    13 Dec 2025
  •  
    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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• ITALIAN Grammar and Conversation for T(W)EENS (Age 12+) CF25 "I TEEN"

  • Start
    13 Sep 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    13 Dec 2025
  •  
    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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• ITALIAN for PRE-K - K (Advanced/Bilingual Age 3-6) CF25 "I PICCOLI"

  • Start
    13 Sep 2025
  •  
    11:15 AM
  • End
    13 Dec 2025
  •  
    12:15 PM
  • 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, 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. 

  Activity Book included!

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

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

  • Start
    13 Sep 2025
  •  
    11:15 AM
  • End
    13 Dec 2025
  •  
    12:15 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
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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.

  Activity Book included!

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

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• ITALIAN (Advanced/Bilingual Age 9-12) CF25 "I GRANDI"

  • Start
    13 Sep 2025
  •  
    11:15 AM
  • End
    13 Dec 2025
  •  
    12:15 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
  • Spaces left
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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, games, and crafts, 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.

  Use this link to purchase book, Espresso Ragazzi 1 with e-book access code.

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

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• GRAMMATICA e CONVERSAZIONE! Advanced Italian for Teens (Advanced/Bilingual Age 12+) CF25 "I TEEN"

  • Start
    13 Sep 2025
  •  
    11:15 AM
  • End
    13 Dec 2025
  •  
    12:15 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Explore our engaging 60-minute, in-person, full-immersion lesson for high school students with previous exposure to Italian, or students who are bilingual in another romance language.

  Students will improve precision in their speaking and listening comprehension skills, build confidence in communicating with peers, expand their vocabulary and use of more complex grammar while deepening their cultural competency through comparisons informed by readings, writings, audio-visual media, and their own experiences. Discussions will be entirely in Italian and students will have the chance to engage with College-Board materials designed to prepare them for an eventual Italian AP Exam.

  Students will have a structured and progressive learning experience by engaging in dynamic activities and following an age and level-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.

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

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

  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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