We offer a professional Italian language proficiency evaluation for a $25 charge. The amount will be deducted from tuition when you enroll in our classes.
3. Email a copy of the completed test to: sabrina@theitalianculturalcenter.orgSabrina Infante, Director of the Italian Language Program.
You will be contacted within 72 hours to schedule an informal conversation via Zoom to further assess your oral skills. We will then discuss the results, and determine which class best fits your language needs and personal goals.
*The test is for new ICC students with some knowledge of Italian who are registering for our classes for the first time. Students registering for Beginner 1 do not need to take this test.
Give the Gift of Italian Culture!
Italian Cultural Center Gift Certificates
We are happy to offer gift certificates for membership and classes at the ICC.
Giving a membership or language class as a present to your close friends and family is a unique and wonderful way to spread the joy of the Italian experience and to introduce them to a vibrant community of Italian native speakers, Italophiles and millennia of Italian art, literature, culture and daily life. It truly is a gift that keeps on giving.
Certificate options:
-> $50 = Individual Membership
-> $80 = Family Membership
-> $120 = Membership + 1 Private Lesson
-> $280 = One YOUTH term language class at any level (ages 3-17)
-> $350 = One ADULT term language class at any level (ages 18 and older).
Membership is required to enroll in language classes.
A perfect gift at any time of the year, and for any occasion, to say "Benvenuto" to the singular experience of all things Italian.
Grazie mille!
Contribute to the Vibrant Arts and Cultural Scene of the Twin Cities
Become a sponsor of the Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis/St. Paul and support an extraordinary celebration of Italian cinema! This annual event showcases the richness of Italy's storytelling and its contribution to global arts and culture through 12 captivating films, including:
When: February 27 - March 2, 2025
Where: The Main Cinema, Minneapolis (with easy parking access!)
All films are in Italian with English subtitles, offering an authentic and accessible experience.
Enjoy LIVE Q&A sessions with filmmakers and creatives, providing unique insights into their craft and the stories behind the films.
Whether you're an organization or an individual, your contribution enriches the Twin Cities cultural landscape while allowing you to be part of a prestigious and meaningful cultural event. Benefits of Sponsorship Include:
How to Become a Sponsor: Explore the Sponsorship Package (View package HERE). Presented in Partnership
The Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis/St. Paul is proudly presented by the Italian Cultural Center in partnership with MSP Film Society and The Main Cinema.
Join us in celebrating Italian cinema and making a lasting impact on the arts community.
Grazie ai nostri sponsor e sostenitori!
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Produttore d’Élite
Produttore Esecutivo
Assistente di Produzione
Albert and Susan Colianni
Astrid Garino & Massimo Costalonga
Regista
Brian Balleria and Joan Bechtold
Tom Fabbro
Jennine Speier
Aiuto Regista
Ann Burns
Letizia Longhi
Tony & Giada Nucera
Luisa & Ryan O'Gara
Anna Olivero & Craig Agney
Penelope Scialla
Sandra Tighe
Kathy Moe & Jonathan Watson
Dave and Barb Yarusso
Laurie Zenner
Individual Movie Sponsors
John & Sheila Moroney
The goal of the course is for students to be able to talk about memories and past habits, ask/give advice, compare people and objects, and make formal requests. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life.
Prerequisite: Beginner Level 5 (or permission from the Director)
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 any of these links to order a copy of your textbook prior to the first day of class:
Textbook: (This book will be used for ALL 3 levels of our PRE-Intermediate courses!)
NUOVO ESPRESSO 2 (Book and Interactive e-book) - small bookseller
NUOVO ESPRESSO 2 (Book and Interactive e-book) - Amazon
For additional practice:
NUOVO ESPRESSO 2 Esercizi supplementari
In this class, students will review and reinforce their language skills at the upper-intermediate level while exploring cultural topics related to contemporary Italy.
We will revisit previously studied grammar structures in detail and practice them thoroughly.
If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before, PLEASE REGISTER HERE for our PLACEMENT TEST. An instructor will assess your level. You should ideally be at a B2 level or above to enroll in this course.
Use this link below to order your textbook before the first day of class: Nuovissimo Progetto italiano 2b (combined Student Textbook AND Quaderno degli Esercizi!)
Prerequisite: Pre-Intermediate 2
Use any of these links and order a copy of your textbooks prior to the first day of class:
Prerequisite: Beginner Level 5
The goal of the course is for students to be able to talk about past events, make predictions and express probability, ask and answer questions about time, weather, locations, and places. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life.
Prerequisite: Beginner Level 2
Use these links and order a copy of your text and workbook prior to the first day of class:
Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION Beginner/Pre-Intermediate (BOOK+E-BOOK)
Workbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION Beginner/Pre-Intermediate (WORKBOOK)
The goal of the course is for students to talk about future events, recall events that have repeated in the past, discuss one's eating habits, and express opinions on use of technology in daily life. Each session will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life.
Prerequisite: Beginner Level 3
Please contact the school if you have not taken any other classes at ICC before registering. An instructor will assess your level.
Use these links and order copies of your text and workbook prior to the first day of class:
Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION -BOOK + E-BOOK INTERATTIVO
Chapters 10-12
The E-BOOK contains audios and videos.
Please note: duration of access to E-book 14 months
Workbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION
In this course of the "Practice and Consolidation" series, designed for students at least at the B2 level, we will continue to review and reinforce language skills at the Upper Intermediate level while working towards a more Advanced level of accuracy and fluency. Grammar structures previously studied will be addressed in their nuances and practiced more in depth, as we increase our vocabulary to discuss socio-cultural topics relevant in contemporary Italy.
Prerequisite: NEI2B
If you have not taken other classes at the ICC before, PLEASE REGISTER HERE for our PLACEMENT TEST. An instructor will assess your level.
Use this link and order your texts prior to the first day of class:
Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 3 TEXTBOOK (Libro dello Studente con Audio)
and Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 3 WORKBOOK (Quaderno degli Esercizi)
Note: These same books will be used for several consecutive semesters.
Students will engage with authentic material focused on different emotions (fear, shock, love, hate, laughter, to name a few) presented in various cultural, historic, literary and sociolinguistic contexts. The goal of the course is for the student to express opinions precisely and thoroughly, use accurate and appropriate vocabulary, and participate in discussions while practicing advanced grammatical structures.
If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before, REGISTER HERE for our PLACEMENT TEST. An instructor will assess your level.
Textbook: Colori d'Italia
The goal of this course is for the student to be able to communicate about events of the past, working on when and how to use the different past tenses, and to express feelings, emotions. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life.
Prerequisite: Intermediate Level 1
If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before registering, REGISTER HERE for our PLACEMENT TEST. An instructor will assess your level.
Use these links and order a copy of your text prior to the first day of class:
NUOVO ESPRESSO 3 (BOOK + INTERACTIVE E-BOOK)
The E-Book contains all audios and videos. Duration of access to E-book: 14 months.
Note: the textbook includes homework exercises (with keys).
Prerequisite: Pre-Intermediate 1
Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION (BOOK+E-BOOK)
Note: The E-book includes Audio and Videos and interactive exercises used throughout the course. Online Access is good for 14 months, but as long as you are enrolled with ICC you will continue to have free access! The same textbook will be used for our entire series Beginner 1-5.
If interested, English Grammar for students of Italian is a great reference for differences in English and Italian grammar structures.
The goal of the course is for students to be able to speak more extensively about themselves, their profession, their likes and dislikes. Students will also learn how to handle situations related to ordering at restaurants, shops, ask about prices, clothes, and daily activities. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life.
Prerequisite: Beginner Level 1
If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before, please register here for our Placement Exam so an instructor can assess your level.
Please use these links to order a copy of both the text and workbook prior to the first day of class:
Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO (Beginner/Pre-Intermediate) UPDATED ED. TEXTBOOK + E-BOOK
Workbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO (Beginner/Pre-Intermediate) UPDATED ED. WORKBOOK
Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO Beginner/Pre-Intermediate UPDATED EDITION -BOOK + E-BOOK INTERATTIVO
Workbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO Beginner/Pre-Intermediate WORKBOOK UPDATED EDITION
The goal of the course is for students to be able to describe personalities, accept and refuse invitations, discuss and compare Italian social habits, understand and give recommendations and instructions. Each session will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life.
Prerequisite: Beginner Level 4
If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP HERE FOR OUR PLACEMENT TEST. An instructor will assess your level.
Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION -(BOOK + E-BOOK INTERATTIVO)
Chapters 13-15
Prerequisite: Bridge Class #1
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.
Use this link and order a copy of your textbook prior to the first day of class:
NUOVO ESPRESSO 4 + EBOOK INTERACTIVE - it includes textbook+workbook, plus access to e-book (license duration for e-book: 14 months)
In this course, students will learn to introduce themselves, greet others politely and informally, get to know others by asking and sharing information about their place of origin, occupation and free time, as well as how to order in a cafe and a restaurant. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life.
Note: The E-book includes online access to Audio and Videos and interactive exercises used throughout the course. The same textbook will be used for our entire series Beginner 1-5.
Explore Italy’s multicultural heritage with the special screening of ASMARINA
Asmarina is a powerful documentary that explores the lives of Eritrean and Ethiopian communities in Milan. Through personal testimonies and archival materials, Asmarina reveals the profound connections between migration, identity, and Italy’s colonial past, shedding light on an often-overlooked chapter of Italian history.
Following the screening, director Medhin Paolos will join us virtually for an insightful conversation exploring the past, present, and future of East African diasporas.
Before the screening, join us for a social hour to connect with fellow attendees and learn about three exciting upcoming festivals:
Admission:
Tickets: To purchase tickets, please visit this link. On the page, locate the 7:15 PM time slot on the right side and click it to access the ticket purchase window.
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Location:
The Main Cinema
115 SE Main Street, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Parking and Transit:
Public Transit:
For more information on public transit routes and schedules, visit metrotransit.org.
Join us for an evening of good company and conversation as we celebrate the start of a new year. Whether you're an ICC member or new to our community, this event is a wonderful opportunity to connect and embrace the spirit of Italy.
Raise a glass to 2025 and enjoy a festive gathering. This is the perfect way to kick off the year with friends and fellow lovers of Italian culture.
Le notti bianche
Year: 1957 Director: Luchino Visconti Cast: Marcello Mastroianni, Maria Schell
A lonely city transplant and a girl haunted by a lover's promise meet by chance, sparking a tentative romance that quickly entangles them in a web of longing and self-delusion.
Based on: Dostoevsky's 1848 short story Accolades: Winner of the Silver Lion at the 18th Venice Film Festival
Step into Visconti's evocative vision of love, memory, and melancholy in this haunting cinematic masterpiece.
The film will be screened in Italian with English subtitles at the Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Ave N., 6th floor, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Event Details:
CINEFORUM is curated and presented by Ileana Tamberlani, Programming and Administrative Manager of the Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis / St. Paul.
Watch trailer here
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.
Join us for a 60-minute in-person lesson designed for 1st - 3rd grade 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.
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.
Explore our engaging 60-minute, in-person, full-immersion lesson for Middle and High School students with little or no previous exposure to Italian.
Students will build their speaking and listening comprehension confidence, improve their reading and writing skills in Italian, and explore grammatical concepts while expanding their cultural competency.
Students will have a structured and progressive learning experience by engaging in dynamic activities while following an age-appropriate materials. After each lesson, families will receive an email summary of the topics and activities covered in class, along with optional material to practice the material during the week.
Explore our engaging 60-minute, in-person, full-immersion lesson for high school students with exposure to Italian or the opportunity to hear Italian at home.
Students will have a structured and progressive learning experience by engaging in dynamic activities and following an age-appropriate textbook. After each lesson, families will receive an email summary of the topics and activities covered in class, along with specific exercise suggestions to practice the material during the week.
NO CLASS on: February 15 (Presidents' Day Wkend), March 29 and April 5 (Spring Break), and April 19 (Pasqua/Easter).
Join our 60-minute, in-person, full-immersion Italian lesson designed for Upper Elementary and Middle School students with prior exposure to Italian or the opportunity to hear Italian at home.
In this engaging course, students will:
NO CLASS on February 15 (Presidents' Day Weekend), March 29 and April 5 (Spring Break), and April 19 (Pasqua/Easter).
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.
Join us for a 60-minute, in-person, full-immersion lesson designed for preschool kids and kindergarteners who have previous exposure to Italian and the opportunity to hear Italian at home.
These lessons will focus on vocabulary building and oral communication skills through interactive songs, stories, games, and imaginative play. We will also emphasize contemporary Italian culture, traditional holidays, and geography.
After each lesson, families will receive an email summary of the topics and activities covered in class. This email will include links to the music, online games, or videos used in class, giving families the option to reinforce the material at home throughout the week.
NO CLASS on February 15 (Presidents' Day Wkend), March 29 and April 5 (Spring Break), and April 19 (Pasqua/Easter).
NOW OFFERING an ACCELERATED Kids' Course!
This class meets for 90-minutes IN-PERSON on Saturdays from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. This faster-paced track is designed for students (Age 11 and older) who are highly motivated and capable of completing practice assignments at home. It's also ideal for students who already speak another romance language and want to strengthen their understanding of Italian spelling and grammar. Depending on the age of your student, there is the possibility to advance to an AP Prep course or another course for High School academic credit for Fall 2025. Please speak to the instructor towards the end of the semester.
Our Accelerated course is a 12-week (18 hrs) comprehensive program that focuses on teaching the fundamentals of Italian grammar while building students' speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing skills. The course offers a well-rounded learning experience by successfully weaving together culture and language, ensuring that students learn the language and gain a deeper understanding of Italian culture.
After each lesson, families will receive an email summary of the pages and activities covered in class. This will help you keep track of your child's progress and guide them in completing the practice and review assignments for the following week.
NO CLASS on February 15 (Presidents' Day Weekend), March 29 and April 5 (Spring Break) and April 19 (Pasqua/Easter).
Please use this LINK TO PURCHASE the Espresso Ragazzi 1 textbook with e-book interattivo. Please do not buy a different edition with the same appearance!
Note: We will use the Espresso Ragazzi 1 book exercises and online activities, so please ensure you purchase this version, which includes the e-book. GRAZIE!
PLIDA Certification Exams 2025
Offered this February!
Registration Deadline with ICC: Friday, January 31, 2025
Certify your Italian language skills, for citizenship, or any other reason.
The ICC is pleased to announce that we will be offering the PLIDA Exams for levels A2 and B1 on: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Important Details: Exams are administered IN-PERSON ONLY at ICC: 250 Third Avenue N., Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
The written portions of the exam will take place on Wednesday morning, while the oral interview will be scheduled on either Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday afternoon. Details will be sent to you after registration.
Please Note: A valid membership with the Società Dante Alighieri is required to take the exam. You can process your SDA membership using this link.
We are the only PLIDA Certification center in the area, so don’t miss this important opportunity!
For any questions, please contact sabrina@theitalianculturalcenter.org
