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  • Educational Travel Program to MODENA : April 11-25, 2026

    • 11 Apr 2025
    • 25 Apr 2026
    • Modena, Italy
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    Improve your Italian language skills while exploring Modena and the Emilia Romagna region!  

    Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its extraordinary architectural masterpieces, Modena is also celebrated for its rich culinary traditions, iconic sports cars, and world-class opera heritage.

    Your 2 week-stay will include daily language classes (Mon-Fri) at Romanica, Accademia Italiana di Lingua e Cultura, an accredited School for the teaching of Italian, recognized by Italian Ministry of Education, where you will improve your grammar and conversation skills.

    On this exclusive itinerary created for a small group (max 14 people), you will discover the history and culture of Modena and nearby jewel towns, including Bologna, Parma, and Mantova.

    You will explore the region's artistic masterpieces, experience Modena's love for music and fast cars and savor and learn about its culinary excellences, including traditional balsamic vinegar, Parmigiano Reggiano, tortellini, and Lambrusco wine.

    I am excited to be your tour leader again in 2026 and look forward to traveling with you! For questions, please email astrid@theitalianculturalcenter.org.

    Astrid Garino, MD

    President of ICC 

    For detailed information on the itinerary and package, click HERE

    Rates:

    • $5,400 per person (single room occupancy)
    • $4,260 per person (double room occupancy)
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  • PLACEMENT TEST

    • 24 Oct 2025
    • 31 Dec 2026
    • ONLINE
    Register


    Not sure in which class to register?

    A professional Italian language proficiency evaluation is available for a $50 fee. This process helps identify the class that best matches your current level and learning goals.​

    1. REGISTER ONLINE and pay $50.​

    2. Download, print, and complete THIS PLACEMENT TEST (PDF).​*

    3. Email a scanned copy or clear photo of your completed test to luisa@theitalianculturalcenter.org
    Luisa O’Gara, Director of the Adult Language Program.

    You will be contacted within 72 hours to schedule a Zoom conversation with an instructor to further assess your oral skills. During this meeting, you will discuss your results and determine which class best fits your language needs and personal goals.​

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

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  • Torino and Piemonte: Educational Trip – October 10-24, 2026

    • 10 Jan 2026
    • 6:00 AM
    • 10 Oct 2026
    • 11:00 AM
    • Torino
    • 6
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    TORINO

    October 10 - 24, 2026

    Given the popularity of this destination, we are returning to Torino again in 2026! I am delighted to lead you to discover my hometown, a true gem off the beaten path. 

    Torino is a elegant city, rich in history, once Italy's first capital, known for its world- class museums, art, stunning Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture, expansive piazzas and covered arcades (porticoes), perfect for walking. A paradise for foodies, Torino is also famous for its Aperitivo culture, delicious  food (chocolate!) and historic cafés.

    Our itinerary will also take you to the countryside of Piedmont, outside Turin: enjoy the excitement of a Truffle hunt in the beautiful Langhe region, famous for its stunning landscapes and some of Italy's best wines (Barolo, Barbaresco, Nebbiolo) and specialty foods (white truffle, hazelnuts).  

    Your immersion in Piedmontese culture will include a 2-week language course  where you will have the opportunity to improve your language skills. Language classes are offered at beginner and more advanced levels.

    Torino and Piedmont offer an authentic Italian experience with fewer crowds than other destinations in Italys: truly a fantastic destination that will make a memorable vacation. 

    https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/t-magazine/turin-italy-guide-hotels-restaurants.html

    https://foodandtravel.com/food/cover-interviews/somaia-hammads-turnin

    For details of the itinerary, please click HERE.  

    Please review, sign and return the Waiver if you decide to participate to the trip.

    I am looking forward to lead you in this next adventure! 

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

    Registration opens January 10, 2026. 

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  • ONLINE ITALIAN for Homeschool T(W)EENS - Level 1 - Tuesday Afternoons (YS26HS)

    • 10 Feb 2026
    • 2:00 PM
    • 12 May 2026
    • 3:00 PM
    • ONLINE
    • 0
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    In this 12-session (12-hr) ONLINE course for absolute beginners, students (age 12-17) will enjoy this communicative online learning experience by engaging in dynamic activities while following an age-appropriate materials. Students will complete the first 2-3 chapters of the textbook, integrating written and oral grammar exercises with lots of speaking practice in mini-dialogues and conversational scenarios. After each lesson, families will receive an email summary of the topics and activities covered in class, along with assigned material to complete, practice, and review (approximately 15-20 minutes a day) before the next class.


    Students will learn the basic fundamentals of Italian grammar and essential communications skills such as how to introduce oneself, greet others politely and informally, get to know others by asking and sharing information about oneʼs place of origin, current residence, studies and hobbies, as well as how to order in a cafe and a restaurant. This course also addresses various aspects of Italian culture and daily life.

    Please use this link to purchase book Espresso Ragazzi 1, incl. e-book access code. The E-book includes Audio and Videos and interactive exercises used throughout the course. Online Access is good for 14 months.

    NOTE: NO classes on March 31 and April 7.

    Cost:

    ICC MEMBERS: $240

    NON-MEMBERS: $260

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    Cancellation & Refund Policy

    • Before the second class: Full tuition refund, minus a $20 registration fee.
    • After the second class: 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.
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  • I PICCOLI - ITALIAN for Beginners Age 3-6 YS26

    • 14 Feb 2026
    • 10:00 AM
    • 16 May 2026
    • 11:00 AM
    • Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
    • 3
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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 March 14 and April 4.

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  • I MEDI - Beginner/Intermediate (Age 6 - 8) YS26

    • 14 Feb 2026
    • 10:00 AM
    • 16 May 2026
    • 11:00 AM
    • Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
    • 2
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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 March 14 and April 4.
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  • I GRANDI - Beginner/Intermediate (Age 9-11) YS26

    • 14 Feb 2026
    • 10:00 AM
    • 16 May 2026
    • 11:00 AM
    • Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
    • 1
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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 March 14 and April 4.

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  • Beginning Italian Grammar and Conversation for T(W)EENS (Age 12+) "I TWEEN" YS26

    • 14 Feb 2026
    • 10:00 AM
    • 16 May 2026
    • 11:00 AM
    • Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
    • 5
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    Explore our engaging 60-minute, in-person, communicative Italian lesson for Middle and High School students with little or no exposure to 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 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.

    Please use this link to purchase book Espresso Ragazzi 1, incl. e-book access code.

    NOTE: NO classes on March 14 and April 4.

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  • I PICCOLI (PreK-K) - Advanced/Bilingual YS26

    • 14 Feb 2026
    • 11:15 AM
    • 16 May 2026
    • 12:15 PM
    • Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
    • 1
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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 March 14 and April 4.

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  • I MEDI - Advanced/Bilingual (Age 6-8) YS26

    • 14 Feb 2026
    • 11:15 AM
    • 16 May 2026
    • 12:15 PM
    • Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
    • 0
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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 March 14 and April 4.

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  • I GRANDI - Advanced/Bilingual (5th - 7th gr) YS26

    • 14 Feb 2026
    • 11:15 AM
    • 16 May 2026
    • 12:15 PM
    • Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
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    Join our 60-minute, in-person, full-immersion Italian lesson designed for 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 March 14 and April 4.

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  • GRAMMATICA e CONVERSAZIONE per i TEEN BILINGUE (Age 12+) YS26

    • 14 Feb 2026
    • 11:15 AM
    • 16 May 2026
    • 12:30 PM
    • Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
    • 3
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    Explore our engaging 75-minute, in-person, full-immersion lesson for teens 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 March 14 and April 4.

    Please use this link to purchase book Espresso Ragazzi 1, incl. e-book access code.

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  • ONLINE ACCELERATED OPTION! Intermediate Italian Grammar and Conversation for T(W)EENS (Age 12+) YS26

    • 18 Feb 2026
    • 5:30 PM
    • 13 May 2026
    • 6:15 PM
    • Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
    • 6
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    The INTERMEDIATE 'ACCELERATED' OPTION!

    Take advantage of our engaging 45-minute ONLINE conversational Italian practice sessions for Middle and High School students with previous experience studying Italian but no necessary exposure to Italian at home. This class is considered ʼAcceleratedʼ not only because of student maturity and motivation, but because in addition to the in-person Saturday lessons at ICC it offers students a chance to practice their communication skills and reinforce previously presented material in smaller groups ONLINE mid-week for an additional 45 minutes. 

    This second mini-lesson each week ensures students engage effectively with the material on a regular basis, at regular intervals, and are better prepared for each Saturday, thus helping them reach their proficiency goals sooner. Students will build their confidence in comprehension and speaking skills, improve their automaticity in Italian, and apply grammatical concepts while focussing on proficiency in everyday conversational topics.

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  • NEW! Accelerated Italiano per i Genitori YS26IPG

    • 21 Feb 2026
    • 11:15 AM
    • 09 May 2026
    • 12:15 PM
    • 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
    • 5
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    Italiano Espresso per Genitori is a 10-hr course for parents whose children are enrolled in ICC's Youth School classes. This course is designed to help parents - who have previously studied Italian for over a year, or who are bilingual in Spanish - improve their previous knowledge of Italian grammar and speak with more confidence. Each session focuses on essential vocabulary, phrases, and grammar, and follows the same book as the ICC Adult School classes.

    Session Dates/Times: Saturdays 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

    • February 21, 28 (No class for parents on the first day of Youth School)
    • March 7, 21, 28 (NO ICC on March 14 for Spring Break)
    • April 11, 18, 25 (NO ICC on April 4 for Easter weekend)
    • May 2, 9 (No class for parents on May 16 = Last day of YS classes)

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

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  • SPECIAL SCREENING of STROMBOLI, directed by Roberto Rossellini

    • 20 Mar 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 9:45 PM
    • THE HEIGHTS THEATER: 3951 Central Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421

    The Italian Cultural Center and The Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis / St. Paul, in partnership with the historic Heights Theater, proudly present a special screening of Stromboli in celebration of the Center’s 20th Anniversary. 

    CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

    ICC Members $25 
    Non-Members $30

    ICC members: keep an eye out for your discount code in the ICC newsletter, or email tiziana@theitalianculturalcenter.org to receive it directly.

    Discount applied at Checkout [IN THE UPPER LEFT CORNER OF THE SCREEN]


    Following the remarkable success of the festival’s 17th edition (February 26–March 1), which featured 10 contemporary films and 5 classic masterpieces, including a special selection Honoring the Twin Cities, and drew many sold-out screenings, this event offers audiences a unique opportunity to continue celebrating Italian cinema. 

     Stromboli holds a special place in the Center’s history, it was the very first film ever screened. This milestone occasion is dedicated to Massimo and Anna Bonavita, cofounders of the Italian Cultural Center and the Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis / St. Paul, honoring their vision and enduring contribution to the arts and cultural fabric of the Twin Cities.

    SPECIAL GUESTS
    Alessandro Rossellini, grandson of Roberto Rossellini and director of the documentary The Rossellinis, will connect live from Italy for the Q&A.

    Richard Peña, Emeritus Professor, Columbia University and Director Emeritus, New York Film Festival, and distinguished guest at the recent 17th Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis / St. Paul, will introduce Stromboli, provide a post-screening analysis and lead the Q&A.

    Tommaso Cammarano, Artistic Director of The Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis / St. Paul.

    SCHEDULE                                       

    6:00 PM: Live Organist + Welcome Drink (na)
    6:30 PM: Introduction by Richard Peña
    6:45 PM: Screening of Stromboli followed by a post-screening analysis and Q&A with Richard Peña, Alessandro Rossellini and Tommaso Cammarano.

    CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

    ICC Members $25 
    Non-Members $30

    ICC members: keep an eye out for your discount code in the ICC newsletter, or email tiziana@theitalianculturalcenter.org to receive it directly. Discount applied at Checkout.

    Please note that this screening is not included with the All-Access Pass or 6-Pack Pass of the Italian Film Festival.


    ABOUT THE FILM
    The first collaboration between Roberto Rossellini and Ingrid Bergman is a devastating portrait of a woman’s existential crisis, set against the beautiful and forbidding backdrop of a volcanic island. After World War II, a Lithuanian refugee (Bergman) marries a simple Italian fisherman (Mario Vitale) she meets in a prisoner of war camp and accompanies him back to his isolated village on an island off the coast of Sicily. Cut off from the world, she finds herself crumbling emotionally, but she is destined for a dramatic epiphany. Balancing the director’s trademark neorealism—exemplified here in a remarkable depiction of the fishermen’s lives and work—with deeply felt melodrama, Stromboli is a revelation.
    Rossellini’s use of on-location shooting, natural lighting, and non-professional actors creates an immediacy and realism that immerses the audience in Karin’s emotional, physical and psychological struggles. The stark, rugged landscapes of Stromboli reflect her inner turmoil, turning the island into a living character whose unpredictability mirrors the challenges of human survival and resilience.
    The film’s narrative is both a personal story and a social critique, exploring themes of displacement, gender roles, and the tension between individual desire and communal expectation. Ingrid Bergman delivers a masterful, restrained, empathetic performance, conveying both vulnerability and determination.

    DIRECTOR'S BIO: ROBERTO ROSSELLINI
    One of the founders of Italian Neorealism. Roberto Rossellini (1906–1977), originally trained as an engineer, began his career in film in the 1930s directing documentaries and short films, including works for the Italian government. His breakthrough came with “Roma città aperta” (1945, Grand Prize at Cannes, New York Critics Circle Award), which, along with “Paisà” (1946) and Germania Anno Zero constitutes the so called “War Trilogy” Rossellini’s neorealist films often explored ordinary lives under extraordinary historical circumstances. “Paisà” (1946, Venice Biennale Award) portrayed the encounters between Italians and Allied forces during the liberation, while “Germania anno zero” (1948) examined the moral and physical devastation of postwar Germany. These powerful films contributed to the spiritual rehabilitation of an entire culture and people, and that of the very soul of Italy, through cinema.
    The trilogy starring Ingrid Bergman, his wife at the time, composed by “Stromboli” (1950) “Europa ’51” (1952), and “Viaggio in Italia” (1954) constituted a not well received, major departure from his “war” films. The three films, in fact, focused on stories of people dealing with very intimate, personal journeys and spiritual experiences and audiences at the time found the films to be too experimental if not plainly dull melodramas; nonetheless, the films of this trilogy greatly influenced the future course of cinema, marking the very beginning of modern cinema.

    ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUESTS:
    Alessandro Rossellini has collaborated, as stills photographer and production assistant, on the films of Federico Fellini, Martin Scorsese and David Lynch, and has worked as assistant photographer with Bruce Weber, Michel Comte and Marco Glaviano. He has also worked as a freelance photographer for Vogue, Amica and Repubblica, and has directed documentaries on eminent figures in Italian cinema. The Rossellinis (2020), his first feature film closed the International Film Critics’ Week in Venice. Prior to this first feature film, Alessandro Rossellini’s short documentary Viva Ingrid! was also selected for the Venice Film Festival back in 2015.

    Richard Peña is an Emeritus Professor of Film and Media Studies at Columbia University, where he specialized in film theory and international cinema. From 1988 to 2012, he was the Program Director of the Film Society of Lincoln Center and the Director of the New York Film Festival. At the Film Society, Richard Peña organized retrospectives of many film artists, including Michelangelo Antonioni, Abbas Kiarostami, King Hu, Robert Aldrich, Roberto Gavaldon, Ritwik Ghatak, Kira Muratova, Youssef Chahine, Yasujiro Ozu, Carlos Saura, Nagisa Oshima and Amitabh Bachchan, as well as major film series devoted to African, Cuban, Polish, Hungarian, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Hong Kong, Arab, Korean, Swedish, Turkish and Argentine cinema. In 2009, Peña co-curated at Lincoln Center the largest exhibition of early African American cinema ever organized. In 1995, together with Unifrance Film, he created “Rendez-Vous with French Cinema,” the most important showcase presented each year in North America, which continues today.

    A frequent lecturer on film internationally, in 2014–2015, he was a Visiting Professor in Brazilian Studies at Princeton; in 2015–2016, a Visiting Professor in Film Studies at Harvard; and in 2022, a Visiting Professor in Art History at La Sorbonne. He has also taught courses at Beijing University, Gedai Art Institute (Tokyo), la Universidad de Cine (Buenos Aires), the Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Universidad Católica de Chile and the University of São Paulo. In May 2016, he was the recipient of the “Cathedra Bergman” award at UNAM in Mexico City, where he offered a three-part lecture series, “On the Margins of American Cinema.” In 2024, he was the Walt Disney Professor of American Art and Culture at Tsinghua University in Beijing; in spring 2025, a Visiting Professor at Georgetown University Qatar; and in fall 2025, a Visiting Professor at Hong Kong University. A series he curated on silent U.S. “race movies” will be presented at the Pathé Foundation in Paris in April 2026.

    Tommaso Cammarano is Artistic Director of the Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis / St. Paul. He studied screenwriting at Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia in Rome, and earned a Master’s in Film from Columbia University. Throughout the years he has directed and produced short and feature films that screened film festivals around the world and at the Walker Art Center, written for Italian television, worked in film distribution in New York and started a new career in Health Care/Senior Living, holding roles from Executive Director to his latest, beloved one of Director of Cultural Programming and Events for a Senior Living in downtown Minneapolis. IFF 2026 marked the sixth year of Tommaso serving as Artistic Director of the festival.

    ABOUT THE HEIGHTS THEATER:
    The Heights Theater was constructed in 1926 by Gluek Brewery heir Arthur Gluek as a real estate venture when Prohibition was enacted. Designed in the Beaux Arts style of the last century, the Heights building was a simple neighborhood movie house showcasing local talent in stage plays and "High Class Amateur Vaudeville Acts."

    The Heights has survived at least three fires, one bombing, and "The Big Blow of 1949" when a Fridley tornado twisted the tower sign. Over the years, the original charm of the theater was covered over with drywall and turquoise paint and was a discount theater. Tom Letness bought the theater in November of 1998 and scoured the original blueprints, which were housed at the University of Minnesota. They revealed that the ornamental plaster of polychromed woodwork and the front windows had been walled-up during World War II. Letness worked over the next decade to bring the theater back to its initial glory.

    A scarlet motorized Grande drape covers the proscenium stage and gilded grills conceal the organ's pipework and antique chandeliers are suspended from the ceiling restored with 2600 Egyptian lead crystals. Hand-painted reproduction Edison Mazda bulbs in four colors on separate circuits allow a multitude of effects from the 152 lights above the two hundred and forty seats, themselves installed in 2012. While working on the restoration, Letness discovered an orchestra pit under the floor where the mighty Wurlitzer Theater Organ now rises for Friday and Saturday night concerts and special events.

    The Heights has a grand piano in the lobby and an upright piano in the auditorium connected to the organ. The 1926 Williams Brothers steam boiler was replaced with two new high-efficiency hot water boilers and new electrical service as well as plumbing upgrades has been completed over the years, and a new air conditioner was installed in 2022. A sparkling new tower sign was installed in 2002 and crowns the marquee.

    After many years, Letness has restored the Heights Theater and today it is recognized as one of the most beautiful theaters in the Midwest, the “jewel of the Twin Cities”.

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  • 21 marzo - Toddler Time: Italian immersion for our youngest learners! YS26TT

    • 21 Mar 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
    • 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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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. Toddler Time is an interactive story-time combined with arts and crafts related to the story, and/or music (song and movement), and ends with some playtime so families can interact independently.

    Session Dates: Saturdays from 9am - 9:45am (February 28 - May 16), with NO CLASSES on MARCH 14 and APRIL 4.

    This series is FREE for all ICC Family Members, but Donations are TRULY APPRECIATED and help us continue to offer programs such as these.

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

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  • Caffè e Conversazione - AW26CC

    • 21 Mar 2026
    • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    • 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
    Register


    Riscaldatevi! Warm- up with ICC’s once-a-month Afternoon Caffè e Conversazione Series for Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate students (levels A2-B1). We will meet the 3rd Saturday of each month. Come when you can! Sign up for each session separately.

    Open to both MEMBERS and NON-MEMBERS! (Members receive a 20% discount!)

    Upcoming Date: April 18 

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

    Each 60-minute session offers the perfect opportunity to meet others, exchange stories, and practice conversation at the Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate levels. Immerse yourself in Italian culture, make new friends, and experience the joy of authentic conversations in a friendly community of fellow language enthusiasts.  

    Please Note: Cancellations require a minimum of 36 hours’ notice for a refund. (We ask you let us know no later than Thursday evening if you can't attend on Saturday afternoon.)

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  • GRAMMAR WORKSHOP - Passato Prossimo AS26PP

    • 23 Mar 2026
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N., Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
    • 5
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    How to tell stories in the past

    Join us for a two-hour workshop focused on storytelling in the past tense. Led by a native Italian instructor, you will practice using the passato prossimo and compare it with the past tense in English.

    By the end of the workshop, you will feel more confident telling stories in Italian and will have a clearer understanding of this often tricky grammatical structure.

    Prerequisite: Beginning Level 3
    Open to members and non-members. 

    Refund policy: To receive a refund (minus an administrative fee), cancellations must be made at least 72 hours in advance.

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

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  • 28 marzo - Toddler Time: Italian immersion for our youngest learners! YS26TT

    • 28 Mar 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
    • 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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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. Toddler Time is an interactive story-time combined with arts and crafts related to the story, and/or music (song and movement), and ends with some playtime so families can interact independently.

    Session Dates: Saturdays from 9am - 9:45am (February 28 - May 16), with NO CLASSES on MARCH 14 and APRIL 4.

    This series is FREE for all ICC Family Members, but Donations are TRULY APPRECIATED and help us continue to offer programs such as these.

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

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  • IL CIRCOLO LETTERARIO: Rediscovering Goliarda Sapienza after the Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis / St. Paul

    • 29 Mar 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • The Italian Cultural Center, 250 Third Ave N., Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
    • 18
    Register

    Following the recent screening of Fuori at the 17th Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis / St. Paul, many attendees shared that they wished they had been able to participate in our earlier Circolo dedicated to Goliarda Sapienza. In response to this renewed interest, we are pleased to offer this Circolo Letterario again on March 29.

    Presented in English by Pieranna Garavaso, professor emerita at the University of Minnesota Morris, this Circolo will focus on the life and work of writer Goliarda Sapienza (1924–1996), author of the now celebrated novel L’arte della gioia (The Art of Joy, 1998). Sapienza’s writing, long overlooked in her lifetime, has come to be recognized for its daring exploration of personal freedom, female autonomy, and the quest for authenticity in 20th-century Italy. The first section of L’arte della gioia has also recently been brought to the screen in a successful four-part television series of the same name, directed by Valeria Golino, further renewing interest in Sapienza’s work.

    At the festival, audiences were deeply moved by Fuori, directed by Mario Martone, which brings to life a pivotal chapter of Sapienza’s story described in her book L'università di Rebibbia, recounting her time in Rome’s Rebibbia prison.

    Through both her literature and this cinematic portrait, we will discuss the social, cultural, and political context that shaped Sapienza’s life and her fearless, uncompromising voice.


    Pieranna Garavaso is native Italian and came to the US to earn a PhD in Philosophy (at the U of Nebraska Lincoln). She taught Philosophy at the University of Minnesota Morris for 34 years. She was awarded the UMN Morris Alumni Association Teaching Award (2003), the Horace T. Morse Alumni Association Undergraduate Teaching Award (2004) and the UMN Morris Faculty Research Award (2017). Her areas of research include History of Analytic Philosophy, Philosophy of Mathematics, and Feminist Philosophies.  She has published articles in Italian and English and authored, co-authored or edited several books; the last collection she has edited is the Bloomsbury Companion to Analytic Feminism (2018).  As Emerita/retired she plans to devote more time to reading and discussing Italian literature.


    In 2021, ICC was appointed Presidio Letterario of the Società Dante Alighieri (DA), one of the most important Italian institutions for the promotion and appreciation of Italian language and culture since 1889. ICC is now part of a network of cultural centers in Italy and abroad promoting events and initiatives related to Italian literature. Since 2009 DA has officially been part of the jury of Premio Strega, the most prestigious Italian literary award.

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  • WORKSHOP - Review of Beginner 1 (AS26W)

    • 30 Mar 2026
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
    • 5
    Register


    Reinforcing the Basics

    The goal of this workshop is to review and strengthen the fundamental grammar concepts introduced in Beginner Level 1. Participants will revisit essential structures such as basic sentence formation, common verbs, key vocabulary, and everyday expressions that form the foundation of Italian communication.

    Through a variety of interactive games, guided conversation activities, and engaging new materials, students will have the opportunity to practice these elements in a supportive and dynamic environment. The workshop emphasizes repetition and meaningful use of the language to help learners develop greater automaticity, allowing them to respond more naturally and confidently in Italian.

    Working in a small group with a native Italian instructor, students will receive personalized guidance and encouragement while reinforcing the basics needed to progress to the next level. This workshop is ideal for students who want to review, consolidate their knowledge, and build confidence before continuing their Italian learning journey.

    Prerequisite: Beginner Level 1
    Open to members and non-members

    Refund policy: To receive a refund (minus an administrative fee), cancellations must be made at least 72 hours in advance.

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  • Adult Beginner Level 1 - Monday Evening (AS26B1)

    • 06 Apr 2026
    • 5:30 PM
    • 15 Jun 2026
    • 7:30 PM
    • 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
    • 2
    Register

    In this 10-session, 20-hour course for absolute beginners, students will learn the basic fundamentals of Italian grammar and essential communication skills. They will practice how to introduce themselves, greet others in both polite and informal contexts, and get to know others by asking and sharing information about their place of origin, current residence, occupation, and hobbies. Students will also learn how to order in a café and a restaurant. The course introduces key aspects of Italian culture and daily life.

    Cost: $350

    NOTE: NO CLASS ON MAY 25

    Please use the links below to order both the textbook and the workbook prior to the first day of class:

    Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO WORKBOOK+EBOOK (Beginner-Pre/intermediate) Updated edition

    Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO WORKBOOK (Beginner/Pre-intermediate) Updated Edition

    The eBook includes audio, videos, and interactive exercises that will be used throughout the course. Online access is valid for 14 months. To renew your license after expiration, please contact the ICC to receive a 50% discount.

    Optional: English Grammar for students of Italian  is a helpful reference for understanding differences between English and Italian grammar structures.

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    Cancellation & 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.

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  • Adult PRE-Intermediate 3 (B) - Monday Evening AS26PI3

    • 06 Apr 2026
    • 5:30 PM
    • 15 Jun 2026
    • 7:30 PM
    • 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
    • 0
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    Prerequisite: Pre-Intermediate 3

    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.

    Cost: $350

    NOTE: NO CLASS ON MAY 25

    Amazon:

    NUOVO ESPRESSO 2 (Book only)

    NUOVO ESPRESSO 2 (Book+Interactive e-book)

    NUOVO ESPRESSO 2 Esercizi supplementari

    Libreria Pino:

    NUOVO ESPRESSO 2 (Book only)

    NUOVO ESPRESSO 2 Esercizi supplementari

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    Cancellation & 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.
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  • Adult Beginner Level 2 - Monday Evening (AS26B2)

    • 06 Apr 2026
    • 5:30 PM
    • 15 Jun 2026
    • 7:30 PM
    • 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
    • 0
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    The goal of this 10-session, 20-hour course is for beginner students to strengthen their foundational vocabulary and grammar skills so they can speak more confidently and in greater detail about themselves. Students will learn to get to know others by discussing daily activities and routines, occupations, hobbies, interests, and likes and dislikes. They will practice making plans for specific days and times and asking questions to obtain more detailed information about people, places, and things. The course also explores key cultural aspects of Italian life and places strong emphasis on using verbs comfortably and accurately in specific conversational contexts.

    Prerequisite: Beginner Level 1

    Cost: $350

    NOTE: NO CLASS ON MAY 25

    If you have not taken any classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level and help determine the most appropriate course for you.

    Please use the links below to order both the textbook and the workbook prior to the first day of class:

    Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO WORKBOOK+EBOOK (Beginner-Pre/intermediate) Updated edition

    Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO WORKBOOK (Beginner/Pre-intermediate) Updated Edition

    The eBook includes audio, videos, and interactive exercises that will be used throughout the course. Online access is valid for 14 months. To renew your license after expiration, please contact the ICC to receive a 50% discount.

    Optional: English Grammar for students of Italian  is a helpful reference for understanding differences between English and Italian grammar structures.

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    Cancellation & 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.

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  • NEW! ADVANCED-Practice and Consolidation 1 (Livello B1/B2) - Monday Evening AS26PC1

    • 06 Apr 2026
    • 5:30 PM
    • 15 Jun 2026
    • 7:30 PM
    • 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
    • 0
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    This course is designed for Intermediate students who wish to strengthen and consolidate their understanding of previously introduced grammar structures in new contexts. The focus is on developing greater ease and confidence in using verb tenses, combined and relative pronouns, and comparative forms, while applying these structures effectively in real-life communication.

    Students will expand their vocabulary and improve both listening comprehension and speaking skills. The course includes creative supplementary materials that complement the textbook and provide meaningful opportunities to practice and reinforce new concepts.

    By the end of the course, students will be able to use grammar structures more spontaneously and effectively in real-life situations, enhancing their ability to communicate confidently in a variety of everyday contexts.

    Pre-requisite: Intermediate 3

    Cost: $350

    NOTE: NO CLASS ON MAY 25

    If you have not taken any classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level and help determine the most appropriate course for you.

    Please order a copy of your textbook before the first class. The book is available at the following retailers: 
    THE NEW ITALIAN PROJECT 2a – Amazon

    THE NEW ITALIAN PROJECT 2a – MEP Education

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    Cancellation & 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.

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    • Adult Beginner Level 4 - Monday evening (AS26B4)

      • 06 Apr 2026
      • 5:30 PM
      • 15 Jun 2026
      • 7:30 PM
      • 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
      • 0
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      In this 10-session, 20-hour course, students will learn how to tell time, discuss the calendar, talk about their daily routines, describe their families and family activities, and relate past events with greater confidence while building on their knowledge of the simple past tense.

      Prerequisite: Beginner Level 3

      Cost: $350

      NOTE: NO CLASS ON MAY 25

      If you have not taken any classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level and help determine the most appropriate course for you.

      Please use the links below to order both the textbook and the workbook prior to the first day of class:

      Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO WORKBOOK+EBOOK (Beginner-Pre/intermediate) Updated edition

      Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO WORKBOOK (Beginner/Pre-intermediate) Updated Edition

      The eBook includes audio, videos, and interactive exercises that will be used throughout the course. Online access is valid for 14 months. To renew your license after expiration, please contact the ICC to receive a 50% discount.

      Optional: English Grammar for students of Italian  is a helpful reference for understanding differences between English and Italian grammar structures.

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      Cancellation & 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.

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    • ONLINE Reading and Conversation: Raccontare il Novecento- Tuesday Morning AS26RC

      • 07 Apr 2026
      • 10:30 AM
      • 09 Jun 2026
      • 12:00 PM
      • ONLINE
      • 5
      Register

      This “Special Topics” language and culture course is designed for students at the Intermediate level (B1) or above who wish to approach language learning in a different way. The course features short stories by some of the greatest 20th-century Italian authors from across the peninsula.

      Students will expand their vocabulary, strengthen their oral proficiency, and deepen their understanding of Italian literature and history by reading and discussing selected short stories in lingua originale. Through guided discussions, they will explore each work’s literary style, themes, and socio-historical context, while reinforcing their speaking skills with grammar activities connected to the readings.

      This course strikes a balance between structure and flexibility, offering students the opportunity to practice specific grammatical structures and vocabulary drawn from the texts in meaningful and authentic conversational contexts.

      Cost: $280

      If you have not taken any classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level and help determine the most appropriate course for you.

      Please order a copy of the book from your preferred bookseller before the first lesson. Below is a sample link for your convenience:

      Racconti Del Novecento - Realtà Regionali.

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      Cancellation & 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.

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    • Adult Beginner Level 1 - Tuesday Afternoon (AS26B1)

      • 07 Apr 2026
      • 3:00 PM
      • 09 Jun 2026
      • 5:00 PM
      • 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
      • 7
      Register

      In this 10-session, 20-hour course for absolute beginners, students will learn the basic fundamentals of Italian grammar and essential communication skills. They will practice how to introduce themselves, greet others in both polite and informal contexts, and get to know others by asking and sharing information about their place of origin, current residence, occupation, and hobbies. Students will also learn how to order in a café and a restaurant. The course introduces key aspects of Italian culture and daily life.

      Cost: $350

      Please use the links below to order both the textbook and the workbook prior to the first day of class:

      Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO WORKBOOK+EBOOK (Beginner-Pre/intermediate) Updated edition

      Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO WORKBOOK (Beginner/Pre-intermediate) Updated Edition

      The eBook includes audio, videos, and interactive exercises that will be used throughout the course. Online access is valid for 14 months. To renew your license after expiration, please contact the ICC to receive a 50% discount.

      Optional: English Grammar for students of Italian  is a helpful reference for understanding differences between English and Italian grammar structures.

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      Cancellation & 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.

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    • Adult Beginner Level 2 - Tuesday afternoon (AS26B2)

      • 07 Apr 2026
      • 3:00 PM
      • 09 Jun 2026
      • 5:00 PM
      • 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
      • 1
      Register

      The goal of this 10-session, 20-hour course is for beginner students to strengthen their foundational vocabulary and grammar skills so they can speak more confidently and in greater detail about themselves. Students will learn to get to know others by discussing daily activities and routines, occupations, hobbies, interests, and likes and dislikes. They will practice making plans for specific days and times and asking questions to obtain more detailed information about people, places, and things. The course also explores key cultural aspects of Italian life and places strong emphasis on using verbs comfortably and accurately in specific conversational contexts.

      Prerequisite: Beginner Level 1

      Cost: $350

      If you have not taken any classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level and help determine the most appropriate course for you.

      Please use the links below to order both the textbook and the workbook prior to the first day of class:

      Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO WORKBOOK+EBOOK (Beginner-Pre/intermediate) Updated edition

      Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO WORKBOOK (Beginner/Pre-intermediate) Updated Edition

      The eBook includes audio, videos, and interactive exercises that will be used throughout the course. Online access is valid for 14 months. To renew your license after expiration, please contact the ICC to receive a 50% discount.

      Optional: English Grammar for students of Italian  is a helpful reference for understanding differences between English and Italian grammar structures.

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      Cancellation & 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.


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    • Adult Beginner Level 3 - Tuesday Afternoon (AS26B3)

      • 07 Apr 2026
      • 3:00 PM
      • 09 Jun 2026
      • 5:00 PM
      • 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
      • 2
      Register

      In this 10-session (20 hour) course, students will be able to offer and follow directions around town, describe cities and places with greater detail and accuracy, ask and answer questions about hotel accommodation, travel, transportation, and special occasions. Students will keep working with present tense verbs and begin learning about simple past tense.

      Prerequisite: Beginner Level 2

      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.

      Use these links and order a copy of your text and workbook prior to the first day of class:

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


      Workbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION

      Note: 

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

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      Cancellation & 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.
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    • Adult Beginner Level 1 - Tuesday Evening (AS26B1)

      • 07 Apr 2026
      • 5:30 PM
      • 09 Jun 2026
      • 7:30 PM
      • 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
      • 2
      Register

      In this 10-session, 20-hour course for absolute beginners, students will learn the basic fundamentals of Italian grammar and essential communication skills. They will practice how to introduce themselves, greet others in both polite and informal contexts, and get to know others by asking and sharing information about their place of origin, current residence, occupation, and hobbies. Students will also learn how to order in a café and a restaurant. The course introduces key aspects of Italian culture and daily life.

      Cost: $350

      Please use the links below to order both the textbook and the workbook prior to the first day of class:

      Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO WORKBOOK+EBOOK (Beginner-Pre/intermediate) Updated edition

      Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO WORKBOOK (Beginner/Pre-intermediate) Updated Edition

      The eBook includes audio, videos, and interactive exercises that will be used throughout the course. Online access is valid for 14 months. To renew your license after expiration, please contact the ICC to receive a 50% discount.

      Optional: English Grammar for students of Italian  is a helpful reference for understanding differences between English and Italian grammar structures.

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      Cancellation & 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.

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    • Adult Upper Intermediate Level 3 - Tuesday Evening AS26UI2

      • 07 Apr 2026
      • 5:30 PM
      • 09 Jun 2026
      • 7:30 PM
      • 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
      • 5
      Register

      Prerequisite: Upper Intermediate 2

      Cost: $350

      If you have not taken any other classes at ICC, REGISTER HERE for our PLACEMENT TEST . An instructor will assess your level. You must be a B1 or above to enroll in this course.

      Please order a copy of your textbook before the first class. The book is available at the following retailers:

      NUOVO ESPRESSO 4 (Book+Interactive e-book) – Amazon

      NUOVO ESPRESSO 4 (Book+Interactive e-book) – Libreria Pino

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      Cancellation & 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.

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    • Advanced Topics (C1): Capire l'Italia - Tuesday Evening AS26AT

      • 07 Apr 2026
      • 5:30 PM
      • 09 Jun 2026
      • 7:30 PM
      • 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
      • 3
      Register

      Capire l'Italia is an advanced, upper-intermediate communicative course focused on the language and culture of Italy. The course is organized into five thematic units, Customs, Mass Media, Cinema, Society, and Design, which explore fundamental aspects of contemporary Italian language and culture at the turn of the millennium.

      Students seeking to engage in stimulating discussions about Italy’s language and culture will work with sophisticated texts on a variety of topics related to modern Italian society. The goal of the course is to help students expand their vocabulary and improve accuracy when speaking, commenting, questioning, and expressing opinions using a wide range of advanced grammatical structures. At the same time, students will deepen their cultural competence by exploring more complex aspects of Italian history and society.

      Cost: $350

      If you have not taken any classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level and help determine the most appropriate course for you.

      Prerequisite: Upper Intermediate 3 (or permission from the Director)

      Please order a copy of Capire l'Italia e gli italiani (Guerra Edizioni) before the first class. The book is available at the following retailers:

      Capire l'Italia e gli italiani – Amazon

      Capire l'Italia e gli italiani – IBS

      Capire l'Italia e gli italiani – Glu

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      Cancellation & 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.

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    • ONLINE Advanced Practice & Consolidation (Livello C1) w/ Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 3 - Tuesday Evening AS26PC3

      • 07 Apr 2026
      • 5:30 PM
      • 09 Jun 2026
      • 7:30 PM
      • ONLINE
      • 1
      Register

      In this course of the "Advanced Practice and Consolidation" series, designed for students at or close to the C1 level, we will continue to review (practice) and reinforce (consolidate) language skills at the Upper Intermediate level while working towards a more Advanced level of accuracy and fluency. Students will CONTINUE the textbook Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 3 as they study grammar structures in greater depth and more nuanced detail, and increase vocabulary to discuss socio-cultural topics relevant in contemporary Italy.

      Prerequisite: a previous iteration of Advanced Practice and Consolidation at the C1 level (or permission from the Director)

      Cost: $350

      If you have not taken any classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level and help determine the most appropriate course for you.


      Please order the textbook and workbook before the first class. Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 3 TEXTBOOK (+ versione interattiva) and Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 3 WORKBOOK (Quaderno degli Esercizi)

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      Cancellation & 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.

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    • NEW! Adult Intermediate 1 (B) - Tuesday evening (AS26B4)

      • 07 Apr 2026
      • 5:30 PM
      • 09 Jun 2026
      • 7:30 PM
      • 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
      • 5
      Register

      In this 10-session, 20-hour course, students will learn to talk about memories and past habits, ask for and give advice, compare people and objects, and make formal requests. The course also explores the Italian healthcare system and workplace conditions. Each class includes discussion of relevant cultural topics.

      Prerequisite: Completion of the New Italian Espresso Beginner/Pre-Intermediate series.

      Cost: $350

      If you have not taken any classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level and help determine the most appropriate course for you.

      Please use the links below to order both the textbook and the workbook prior to the first day of class:

      Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO Intermediate/Advance(Book+Ebook)

      Workbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO Intermediate/Advanced 

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      Cancellation & 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.

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    • NEW! Adult Intermediate 1 (A) - Tuesday evening (AS26B4)

      • 07 Apr 2026
      • 5:30 PM
      • 09 Jun 2026
      • 7:30 PM
      • 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
      • 2
      Register

      In this 10-session, 20-hour course, students will learn to talk about memories and past habits, ask for and give advice, compare people and objects, and make formal requests. The course also explores the Italian healthcare system and workplace conditions. Each class includes discussion of relevant cultural topics.

      Prerequisite: Completion of the New Italian Espresso Beginner/Pre-Intermediate series

      Cost: $350

      If you have not taken any classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level and help determine the most appropriate course for you.

      Please use the links below to order both the textbook and the workbook prior to the first day of class:

      Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO Intermediate/Advance(Book+Ebook)

      Workbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO Intermediate/Advanced 

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      Cancellation & 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.

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    • Advanced Topics (C1): Contemporary Italian Society - Wednesday Morning AS26AT

      • 08 Apr 2026
      • 10:00 AM
      • 10 Jun 2026
      • 12:00 PM
      • 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
      • 4
      Register

      Nuovo Magari C1/C2 is a brand-new textbook from one of our favorite publishers. Students will enjoy this advanced, upper-intermediate communicative course focused on contemporary Italy and Italian culture. A wide variety of authentic texts and audiovisual materials serve as a springboard for exploring and discussing key aspects of Italian society in fresh and engaging ways.

      The goal of the course is to help advanced students expand their vocabulary and improve accuracy when speaking, commenting, questioning, and expressing opinions, while also strengthening their cultural competence by engaging with more complex and sophisticated topics of discussion.

      Cost: $350

      Prerequisite: Upper Intermediate 3 (or permission from the Director)

      If you have not taken any classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level and help determine the most appropriate course for you.

      Please order a copy of the book from your preferred bookseller before the first lesson. Below is a sample link for your convenience:

      Nuovo Magari C1/C2   – Amazon (2024 edition; please be sure not to purchase the 2014 edition)

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      Cancellation & 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.

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    • Adult Beginner Level 1 - Wednesday Evening (AS26B1)

      • 08 Apr 2026
      • 5:30 PM
      • 10 Jun 2026
      • 7:30 PM
      • 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
      • 5
      Register

      In this 10-session, 20-hour course for absolute beginners, students will learn the basic fundamentals of Italian grammar and essential communication skills. They will practice how to introduce themselves, greet others in both polite and informal contexts, and get to know others by asking and sharing information about their place of origin, current residence, occupation, and hobbies. Students will also learn how to order in a café and a restaurant. The course introduces key aspects of Italian culture and daily life.

      Cost: $350

      Please use the links below to order both the textbook and the workbook prior to the first day of class:

      Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO WORKBOOK+EBOOK (Beginner-Pre/intermediate) Updated edition

      Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO WORKBOOK (Beginner/Pre-intermediate) Updated Edition

      The eBook includes audio, videos, and interactive exercises that will be used throughout the course. Online access is valid for 14 months. To renew your license after expiration, please contact the ICC to receive a 50% discount.

      Optional: English Grammar for students of Italian  is a helpful reference for understanding differences between English and Italian grammar structures.

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      Cancellation & 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.

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    • Adult Beginner Level 2 - Wednesday Evening (AS26B2)

      • 08 Apr 2026
      • 5:30 PM
      • 10 Jun 2026
      • 7:30 PM
      • 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
      • 0
      Join waitlist

      The goal of this 10-session, 20-hour course is for beginner students to strengthen their foundational vocabulary and grammar skills so they can speak more confidently and in greater detail about themselves. Students will learn to get to know others by discussing daily activities and routines, occupations, hobbies, interests, and likes and dislikes. They will practice making plans for specific days and times and asking questions to obtain more detailed information about people, places, and things. The course also explores key cultural aspects of Italian life and places strong emphasis on using verbs comfortably and accurately in specific conversational contexts.

      Prerequisite: Beginner Level 1

      Cost: $350

      If you have not taken any classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level and help determine the most appropriate course for you.

      Please use the links below to order both the textbook and the workbook prior to the first day of class:

      Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO WORKBOOK+EBOOK (Beginner-Pre/intermediate) Updated edition

      Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO WORKBOOK (Beginner/Pre-intermediate) Updated Edition

      The eBook includes audio, videos, and interactive exercises that will be used throughout the course. Online access is valid for 14 months. To renew your license after expiration, please contact the ICC to receive a 50% discount.

      Optional: English Grammar for students of Italian  is a helpful reference for understanding differences between English and Italian grammar structures.

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      Cancellation & 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.

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    • Adult Beginner Level 3 - Wednesday evening (AS26B3)

      • 08 Apr 2026
      • 5:30 PM
      • 10 Jun 2026
      • 7:30 PM
      • 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
      • 3
      Register

      In this 10-session (20 hour) course, students will be able to offer and follow directions around town, describe cities and places with greater detail and accuracy, ask and answer questions about hotel accommodation, travel, transportation, and special occasions. Students will keep working with present tense verbs and begin learning about simple past tense.

      Prerequisite: Beginner Level 2

      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.

      Use these links and order a copy of your text and workbook prior to the first day of class:

      Textbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO Beginner/Pre-Intermediate UPDATED EDITION BOOK+E-BOOK

       

      Workbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO Beginner/Pre-IntermediateUPDATED EDITION

      Note: The E-book includes Audio and Videos and interactive exercises used throughout the course. The same textbook will be used for our entire Advanced Beginner Series, but initial Online Access is good for only 14 months.

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

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      Cancellation & 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.
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    • Adult PRE-Intermediate 3 (A) - Wednesday Evening (AS26PI3)

      • 08 Apr 2026
      • 5:30 PM
      • 10 Jun 2026
      • 7:30 PM
      • 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
      • 0
      Join waitlist

      Prerequisite: Pre-Intermediate 2

      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.

      Cost: $350

      Amazon:

      NUOVO ESPRESSO 2 (Book only)

      NUOVO ESPRESSO 2 (Book+Interactive e-book)

      NUOVO ESPRESSO 2 Esercizi supplementari

      Libreria Pino:

      NUOVO ESPRESSO 2 (Book only)

      NUOVO ESPRESSO 2 Esercizi supplementari

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      Cancellation & 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.
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    • ONLINE Advanced Practice & Consolidation w/ Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 3 - Wednesday Evening AS26PC3

      • 08 Apr 2026
      • 5:30 PM
      • 10 Jun 2026
      • 7:30 PM
      • ONLINE
      • 5
      Register

      In this course of the "Advanced Practice and Consolidation" series, designed for students at the B2 level or above. We will continue to practice and consolidate language skills at the Upper Intermediate/Advanced level, working towards a more Advanced level of accuracy and fluency. Students will continue with the textbook Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 3 to further internalize familiar grammar structures, understand more nuanced detail of when and why to use them, and to increase ease and automaticity. Students will also focus on improving vocabulary in order to discuss numerous socio-cultural topics relevant in contemporary Italy.

      Prerequisite: A previous iteration of Practice and Consolidation (B2 or above)

      Cost: $350

      If you have not taken any classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level and help determine the most appropriate course for you.

      Please order both the textbook and workbook before the first class: 

      Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 3 TEXTBOOK (+ versione interattiva) 

      Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 3 WORKBOOK (Quaderno degli Esercizi)

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      Cancellation & 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.

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    • NEW! Adult Elementary/Pre-Intermediate 2 - Wednesday evening (AS26B4)

      • 08 Apr 2026
      • 5:30 PM
      • 10 Jun 2026
      • 7:30 PM
      • 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
      • 0
      Join waitlist

      In this 10-session, 20-hour course, students will deepen their understanding of the past tenses while discussing their childhood experiences. They will learn to distinguish between the simple past (passato prossimo) and the imperfect (imperfetto) in order to express foreground and background actions, as well as repeated and habitual events in the past.

      Students will also differentiate between the present tense and the present progressive (gerundio) form of verbs, and use object pronouns to refer to people, places, and things when conveying information. They will practice making, accepting, and declining invitations, and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of technology. Each session includes discussion of cultural aspects of Italian life.

      Prerequisite: Beginner Level 4

      Cost: $350

      If you have not taken any classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level and help determine the most appropriate course for you.

      Please use the links below to order both the textbook and the workbook prior to the first day of class:

      Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO WORKBOOK+EBOOK (Beginner-Pre/intermediate) Updated edition

      Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO WORKBOOK (Beginner/Pre-intermediate) Updated Edition

      The eBook includes audio, videos, and interactive exercises that will be used throughout the course. Online access is valid for 14 months. To renew your license after expiration, please contact the ICC to receive a 50% discount.

      Optional: English Grammar for students of Italian  is a helpful reference for understanding differences between English and Italian grammar structures.

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      Cancellation & 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.

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    • Adult Beginner Level 1 - Thursday Afternoon (AS26B1)

      • 09 Apr 2026
      • 3:00 PM
      • 11 Jun 2026
      • 5:00 PM
      • 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
      • 8
      Register

      In this 10-session, 20-hour course for absolute beginners, students will learn the basic fundamentals of Italian grammar and essential communication skills. They will practice how to introduce themselves, greet others in both polite and informal contexts, and get to know others by asking and sharing information about their place of origin, current residence, occupation, and hobbies. Students will also learn how to order in a café and a restaurant. The course introduces key aspects of Italian culture and daily life.

      Cost: $350

      Please use the links below to order both the textbook and the workbook prior to the first day of class:

      Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO WORKBOOK+EBOOK (Beginner-Pre/intermediate) Updated edition

      Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO WORKBOOK (Beginner/Pre-intermediate) Updated Edition

      The eBook includes audio, videos, and interactive exercises that will be used throughout the course. Online access is valid for 14 months. To renew your license after expiration, please contact the ICC to receive a 50% discount.

      Optional: English Grammar for students of Italian  is a helpful reference for understanding differences between English and Italian grammar structures.

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      Cancellation & 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.

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    • NEW! Adult Elementary/Pre-Intermediate 3 - Thursday evening (AS26B4)

      • 09 Apr 2026
      • 5:30 PM
      • 11 Jun 2026
      • 7:30 PM
      • 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
      • 5
      Register

      Throughout this 10-session, 20-hour course, students will learn how to understand and describe homes in detail. With the introduction of the conditional tense, students will be able to express wishes, likes and dislikes, and give advice. Italian habits and traditions will be highlighted and compared with those of other countries. The goal of this course is to bring students to a solid A2 level.

      Prerequisite: Beginner Level 5

      Cost: $350

      If you have not taken any classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level and help determine the most appropriate course for you.

      Please use the links below to order both the textbook and the workbook prior to the first day of class:

      Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO WORKBOOK+EBOOK (Beginner-Pre/intermediate) Updated edition

      Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO WORKBOOK (Beginner/Pre-intermediate) Updated Edition

      The eBook includes audio, videos, and interactive exercises that will be used throughout the course. Online access is valid for 14 months. To renew your license after expiration, please contact the ICC to receive a 50% discount.

      Optional: English Grammar for students of Italian  is a helpful reference for understanding differences between English and Italian grammar structures.

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      Cancellation & 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.

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    • NEW! Adult Elementary/Pre-Intermediate 2 - Thursday evening (AS26B4)

      • 09 Apr 2026
      • 5:30 PM
      • 11 Jun 2026
      • 7:30 PM
      • 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
      • 6
      Register

      In this 10-session, 20-hour course, students will deepen their understanding of the past tenses while discussing their childhood experiences. They will learn to distinguish between the simple past (passato prossimo) and the imperfect (imperfetto) in order to express foreground and background actions, as well as repeated and habitual events in the past.

      Students will also differentiate between the present tense and the present progressive (gerundio) form of verbs, and use object pronouns to refer to people, places, and things when conveying information. They will practice making, accepting, and declining invitations, and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of technology. Each session includes discussion of cultural aspects of Italian life.

      Prerequisite: Beginner Level 4

      Cost: $350

      If you have not taken any classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level and help determine the most appropriate course for you.

      Please use the links below to order both the textbook and the workbook prior to the first day of class:

      Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO WORKBOOK+EBOOK (Beginner-Pre/intermediate) Updated edition

      Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO WORKBOOK (Beginner/Pre-intermediate) Updated Edition

      The eBook includes audio, videos, and interactive exercises that will be used throughout the course. Online access is valid for 14 months. To renew your license after expiration, please contact the ICC to receive a 50% discount.

      Optional: English Grammar for students of Italian  is a helpful reference for understanding differences between English and Italian grammar structures.

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      Cancellation & 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.

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    • Adult Beginner Level 1 - Thursday Evening (AS26B1)

      • 09 Apr 2026
      • 5:30 PM
      • 11 Jun 2026
      • 7:30 PM
      • 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
      • 8
      Register

      In this 10-session, 20-hour course for absolute beginners, students will learn the basic fundamentals of Italian grammar and essential communication skills. They will practice how to introduce themselves, greet others in both polite and informal contexts, and get to know others by asking and sharing information about their place of origin, current residence, occupation, and hobbies. Students will also learn how to order in a café and a restaurant. The course introduces key aspects of Italian culture and daily life.

      Cost: $350

      Please use the links below to order both the textbook and the workbook prior to the first day of class:

      Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO WORKBOOK+EBOOK (Beginner-Pre/intermediate) Updated edition

      Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO WORKBOOK (Beginner/Pre-intermediate) Updated Edition

      The eBook includes audio, videos, and interactive exercises that will be used throughout the course. Online access is valid for 14 months. To renew your license after expiration, please contact the ICC to receive a 50% discount.

      Optional: English Grammar for students of Italian  is a helpful reference for understanding differences between English and Italian grammar structures.

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      Cancellation & 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.

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    • 11 aprile - Toddler Time: Italian immersion for our youngest learners! YS26TT

      • 11 Apr 2026
      • 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
      • 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
      Register


      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. Toddler Time is an interactive story-time combined with arts and crafts related to the story, and/or music (song and movement), and ends with some playtime so families can interact independently.

      Session Dates: Saturdays from 9am - 9:45am (February 28 - May 16), with NO CLASSES on MARCH 14 and APRIL 4.

      This series is FREE for all ICC Family Members, but Donations are TRULY APPRECIATED and help us continue to offer programs such as these.

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

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    • GIFT CERTIFICATES: Give the Gift of Italian Culture!

      • 15 Apr 2026
      • 31 Dec 2027
      • ONLINE
      Register

      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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    • Private and Semi-Private Lesson Packages

      • 15 Apr 2026
      • 31 Dec 2026
      • TBD
      Register

      Private lessons offer personalized, one-on-one instruction tailored to your goals, pace, and learning style. Semi-private lessons are designed for a small group (two or more learners) who wish to study together with shared goals and a customized plan. Lessons can focus on conversation, grammar, reading, writing, and pronunciation, and are available online or in person with flexible scheduling.

      Cancellation Policy
      Please notify your instructor at least 24 hours in advance if you need to cancel or reschedule a lesson. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice are charged the full lesson fee.

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    • ICC Spring Aperitivo: An Evening of Connection and Celebration

      • 17 Apr 2026
      • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
      • 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
      Register


      Celebrate spring at ICC with a toast. Join us for an aperitivo with sparkling wine, light bites, and time to meet new people or reconnect with old friends. If you are new to ICC, this is an easy and welcoming way to feel connected to the community.

      Questions? Email ron@theitalianculturalcenter.org or call/text 612-272-5312

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    • 18 aprile - Toddler Time: Italian immersion for our youngest learners! YS26TT

      • 18 Apr 2026
      • 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
      • 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
      Register


      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. Toddler Time is an interactive story-time combined with arts and crafts related to the story, and/or music (song and movement), and ends with some playtime so families can interact independently.

      Session Dates: Saturdays from 9am - 9:45am (February 28 - May 16), with NO CLASSES on MARCH 14 and APRIL 4.

      This series is FREE for all ICC Family Members, but Donations are TRULY APPRECIATED and help us continue to offer programs such as these.

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

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    • Caffè e Conversazione - AW26CC

      • 18 Apr 2026
      • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
      • 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
      Register

      Afternoon Caffè e Conversazione Series for Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate students (levels A2-B1). We will meet the 3rd Saturday of each month. Come when you can! Sign up for each session separately.

      Open to both MEMBERS and NON-MEMBERS! (Members receive a 20% discount!)

      Upcoming Dates: May 16.

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

      Each 60-minute session offers the perfect opportunity to meet others, exchange stories, and practice conversation at the Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate levels. Immerse yourself in Italian culture, make new friends, and experience the joy of authentic conversations in a friendly community of fellow language enthusiasts.  

      Please Note: Cancellations require a minimum of 36 hours’ notice for a refund. (We ask you let us know no later thanThursday evening if you can't attend on Saturday afternoon.)

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    • PLIDA EXAMS - June, 2026

      • 10 Jun 2026
      • 9:00 AM
      • 11 Jun 2026
      • 5:00 PM
      • 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis MN. 55401
      • 14
      Register


      PLIDA Certification Exam

      Upcoming Session Information


      Exam Session Date: June 10-11, 2026

      Registration Deadline with ICC: May 18, 2026

      Specific Sessions Offered: PLIDA Exam (Levels B1, B2, C1)

      • Listening, Reading, and Writing sections: Wednesday, June 10
      • Oral section: Wednesday, June 10 and Thursday, June 11

      NOTE: Individual times for the oral section will be shared with each candidate closer to the exam date and will be assigned based on the order of registration.

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

      When: Wednesday morning, 9am, 2026 (with oral exams scheduled in the afternoons on Wednesday, June 10 and Thursday, June 11. Your exact time slot will be based on the order in which you registered for the exam and will be confirmed two weeks before the exam.

      Time: (Tentative Schedule)

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

      Wed. 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. (Pausa Pranzo)

      Wed. and Thurs. 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (Parlare – 15' + 15ʼ wait time in between candidates)

        Cost:

        • The registration fee for the complete PLIDA B1 exam is $250.
        • You may also register to retake single sections for $70–$85 each.
        • Expedited corrections (if available for your session) are $40.

          NOTE: Each ticket type must be purchased separately in its own transaction. (You cannot select multiple ticket types at once.)

        How to Register:
        Before registering for the PLIDA exam at ICC, the candidate must enroll with the Società Dante Alighieri at dante.global.
        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 .
        Once you have a portal account with SDA, you can register/enroll to take the exam at ICC. A few weeks before the exam session date, ICC will contact you to confirm all registration information is correct.

        Refunds:
        THIS FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE. If you are unable to take the exam on the original date for which you registered, you must provide a letter of explanation at least 15 days before the exam date. To be issued a credit for another exam session (at the same exam certification center and within 18 months of the original exam date), you must provide a medical letter of explanation within 15 days after the exam, as per Section 1.8 of the PLIDA Regolamento.

        For any questions: sabrina@theitalianculturalcenter.org

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