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• PLACEMENT TEST

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

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  Placement Test

  Not sure in which class to register? 

  We offer a professional Italian language proficiency evaluation for a $25 charge. The amount will be deducted from tuition when you enroll in our classes.

  1. REGISTER ONLINE and PAY $25.

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

  3. Email a copy of the completed test to: sabrina@theitalianculturalcenter.org
  Sabrina Infante, Director of the Italian Language Program.

  You will be contacted within 72 hours to schedule 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.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• ITALIAN Beginner/Intermediate Age 6 - 9 - CF24 "I MEDI"

  • Start
    14 Sep 2024
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    14 Dec 2024
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    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Join us for a 60-minute in-person lesson designed for Elementary School children with little or no exposure to Italian. Students will build their confidence in speaking and listening by focusing on vocabulary and oral communication skills through interactive songs, dances, stories, games, and imaginative play. They will also explore simple reading and writing in Italian. The lessons will emphasize contemporary Italian culture, traditional holidays, and geography.

  After each lesson, families will receive a summary of the topics and activities covered, suggestions, and links for optional exercises to practice at home during the week.

  Please note that no class will be on October 19 and November 30.

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• ITALIAN Beginner/Intermediate Age 3-6 - CF24 "I PICCOLI"

  • Start
    14 Sep 2024
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    14 Dec 2024
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    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Join us for a 60-minute in-person lesson designed for 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.

  Please note that no class will be on October 19 and November 30.

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• ITALIAN Beginner/Intermediate Age 9-12 - CF24 "I GRANDI"

  • Start
    14 Sep 2024
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    14 Dec 2024
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    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  This 60-minute in-person lesson is designed for Upper Elementary and Middle School students with little or no exposure to Italian.

  The focus will be on building vocabulary, enhancing oral communication skills, reading, writing, pronunciation, spelling, as well as cultural competency.

  Students will have a structured and progressive learning experience by engaging in dynamic activities while following an age-appropriate workbook. Our dynamic activities include role-plays, music, movement, and games, all conducted entirely in Italian. We also emphasize contemporary Italian culture, traditional holidays, and geography. 

  After each lesson, families will receive an email summary of the topics and activities covered in class. We will also provide suggestions and links for optional exercises to review and practice at home during the week.

  Please note that no class will be on October 19 and November 30.

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• ITALIAN Beginner/Intermediate 12+ - CF24 "I TEEN"

  • Start
    14 Sep 2024
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    14 Dec 2024
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    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Explore our engaging 60-minute, in-person, full-immersion lesson for High School students with little or no previous exposure to Italian.

  Students will build their speaking and listening comprehension confidence, improve their reading and writing skills in Italian, and explore grammatical concepts while expanding their cultural competency.

  Students will have a structured and progressive learning experience by engaging in dynamic activities while following an age-appropriate materials. After each lesson, families will receive an email summary of the topics and activities covered in class, along with optional material to practice the material during the week.

  Please note that no class will be on October 19 and November 30.

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• ITALIAN Advanced/Bilingual 12+ - CF24 "I TEEN"

  • Start
    14 Sep 2024
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    11:15 AM
  • End
    14 Dec 2024
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    12:15 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Explore our engaging 60-minute, in-person, full-immersion lesson for high school students with exposure to Italian or the opportunity to hear Italian at home.

  Students will build their speaking and listening comprehension confidence, improve their reading and writing skills in Italian, and explore grammatical concepts while expanding their cultural competency.

  Students will have a structured and progressive learning experience by engaging in dynamic activities and following an age-appropriate textbook. After each lesson, families will receive an email summary of the topics and activities covered in class, along with specific exercise suggestions to practice the material during the week.

  Please note that no class will be on October 19 and November 30.
  

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• ITALIAN Advanced/Bilingual Age 6-9 - CF24 "I MEDI"

  • Start
    14 Sep 2024
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    11:15 AM
  • End
    14 Dec 2024
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    12:15 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Explore our engaging 60-minute in-person lessons, designed for early elementary school children (1st-3rd graders) who want to immerse themselves in the Italian language or who have Italian-speaking backgrounds at home.

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

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

  Please note that no class will be on October 19 and November 30.

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• ITALIAN Advanced/Bilingual Age 3-6 - CF24 "I PICCOLI"

  • Start
    14 Sep 2024
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    11:15 AM
  • End
    14 Dec 2024
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    12:15 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Join us for a 60-minute, in-person, full-immersion lesson designed for preschool kids and kindergarteners who have previous exposure to Italian and the opportunity to hear Italian at home.

  These lessons will focus on vocabulary building and oral communication skills through interactive songs, stories, games, and imaginative play. We will also emphasize contemporary Italian culture, traditional holidays, and geography.

  After each lesson, families will receive an email summary of the topics and activities covered in class. This email will include links to the music, online games, or videos used in class, giving families the option to reinforce the material at home throughout the week. 

  Please note that no class will be on October 19 and November 30.
  

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• ITALIAN Advanced/Bilingual Age 9-12 - CF24 "I GRANDI"

  • Start
    14 Sep 2024
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    11:15 AM
  • End
    14 Dec 2024
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    12:15 PM
  • Location
    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 Upper Elementary and Middle School students with prior exposure to Italian or the opportunity to hear Italian at home.

  In this engaging course, students will:

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

  Students will have a structured and progressive learning experience by engaging in dynamic activities while following an age-appropriate workbook. Our dynamic activities include role-plays, music, movement, and games, all conducted entirely in Italian. We also emphasize contemporary Italian culture, traditional holidays, and geography. 

  After each lesson, families will receive an email summary of the topics and activities covered in class. We will also provide suggestions and links for optional exercises to review and practice at home during the week.

  Please note that no class will be on October 19 and November 30.
  

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• ITALIAN Accelerated Age 9+ CF24

  • Start
    22 Sep 2024
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    2:00 PM
  • End
    14 Dec 2024
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    3:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  INTRODUCING our NEW Accelerated Kids' Course!

  This class meets for 90-minutes IN-PERSON on Saturdays from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. This faster-paced track is designed for students (Age 9 and older) who are highly motivated and capable of completing practice assignments at home. It's also ideal for bilingual students who already speak another language and want to strengthen their understanding of Italian spelling and grammar.

  Our Accelerated course is a 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.

  Please note that there will be NO CLASS on October 19 and November 30.

  CLICK HERE to purchase the Espresso Ragazzi 1 textbook with an interactive e-book.

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

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• GIFT CERTIFICATES: Give the Gift of Italian Culture!

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

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  Give the Gift of Italian Culture!

  Italian Cultural Center Gift Certificates

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

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

  Certificate options:

  -> $50 = Individual Membership

  -> $80 = Family Membership

  -> $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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• NEXT SATURDAY! Toddler Time: Italian immersion for our youngest learners!

  • Start
    09 Nov 2024
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    14 Dec 2024
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    9:45 AM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 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 Storytime 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 5 informal, intergenerational gatherings on Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

  Session Dates: Starting next Saturday, November 9, and running through December 14. (Please note: No class on November 30.)

  This series is FREE for all ICC Family Members.

  Limited to 10 participants (toddlers and adults total). Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to spark your child’s curiosity and lay the foundation for multilingualism!

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• CINEFORUM - Adua e le compagne

  • When
    22 Nov 2024
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    5:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Ave N., 6th floor, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Adua e le compagne

  Year: 1960

  Directed by: Antonio Pietrangeli

  Cast: Simone Signoret, Sandra Milo, Emmanuelle Riva, Gina Rovere, Marcello Mastroianni, Claudio Gora.

  In 1958, Italy’s government enacted the Merlin Law, which ended the entire system of legalized brothels. Adua and three of her co-workers put their savings together and decided to open a restaurant. 

  Director Antonio Pietrangeli always portrays strong women and the injustices made to them, and this movie is no exception. It focuses on the development of each character, their personal struggles, and the dynamic among the four of them

  Secure your tickets for an engaging and thought-provoking evening! Adua e le compagne delves into resilience, friendship, and societal change, all while capturing 1960s Italy with heart and nuance.
  

  The film will be screened in Italian with English subtitles at the Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Ave N., 6th floor, Minneapolis, MN 55401

  Join us at 5:30 p.m. for an aperitivo, followed by a 6:00 p.m. screening 

  CINEFORUM is curated and presented by Ileana Tamberlani, Programming and Administrative Manager of the Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis / St. Paul

  
  

  

  CINEFORUM is hosted in partnership with Movieitaly+, the first on-demand streaming platform that promotes Italian culture through cinema. All ticket holders coming to this event will enjoy an exclusive 30% discount on a Movieitaly+ yearly subscription!
  

  

  Movieitaly+ is the first on-demand streaming platform that promotes Italian culture through cinema. Our main goal is to provide our viewers with the finest Italian filmography, both classic and contemporary, signed by the iconic performers and the illustrious directors that still define Italy's cultural identity.
  

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• 2024 ICC Annual Meeting & Celebration

  • When
    06 Dec 2024
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    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Avenue N. 6th Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55401

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  Celebrating Another Year Together!

  You are warmly invited to our Annual Meeting & Celebration, an evening dedicated to reflecting on achievements, sharing insights, and embracing Italian culture.

  Join us as we celebrate our successes, connect with fellow members, and enjoy light appetizers and a glass of prosecco in the spirit of community. This event is a wonderful opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations, strengthen friendships, and deepen your connection to the Italian Cultural Center.

  Whether you’re a long-time member or have recently joined, this evening is designed for everyone to enjoy. We look forward to welcoming you and creating unforgettable memories together!

  This event is FREE and open to ICC members and their guests.

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• Tombola, Panettone & Pandoro. An Italian Tradition

  • When
    13 Dec 2024
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Join Ileana Tamberlani,  our ICC instructor,  for a delightful evening of Italian Holiday Tradition! Tombola, Italy's most traditional Christmas game, is a must-play for everyone, bringing family and friends together during the holiday season.

  The numbers and words of the game will be presented in both Italian and English. Enjoy playing this game while sipping a glass of Prosecco, accompanied by sweet treats, and by pandoro and panettone—two iconic Italian cakes that symbolize Christmas in Italy. Prizes will be awarded.

  No prior knowledge of Italian is necessary.

  Minimum number of participants: 15  |  Maximum number of participants: 30

  Please note: All workshop cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before receiving a refund, minus an administrative fee.

  
  

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• ONLINE Practice & Consolidation (B2) - Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 2B - ONLINE Monday Evening AW25PCB2

  • Start
    06 Jan 2025
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    5:30 PM
  • End
    10 Mar 2025
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    7:30 PM
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    ZOOM Online Course
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  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.

  Cost: $350
  

  If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before, PLEASE REGISTER HERE for  our PLACEMENT TEST. An instructor will assess your level.

  Use this link below to order your textbook before the first day of class: Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 2B 

  
  

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• Adult Intermediate Level 3 - IN PERSON Monday Evening AW25I3

  • Start
    06 Jan 2025
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    5:30 PM
  • End
    10 Mar 2025
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    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N Suite 625, Minneapolis MN 55401
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  The goal of the course is for the students to be able to report and connect events in the past, obtain information, provide explanations, and express hypotheses in the past. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life.

  Prerequisite: Intermediate Level 2

  Cost: $350

  If you haven't taken any other courses at ICC, please REGISTER HERE for our PLACEMENT TEST. An instructor will assess your level.
  

  Use this link 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 

  The textbook includes homework exercises (with keys) for each chapter

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Adult PRE-Intermediate Level 3 - IN PERSON Monday Evening AW25PI1

  • Start
    06 Jan 2025
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    5:30 PM
  • End
    10 Mar 2025
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    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Prerequisite: Pre-Intermediate 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 any of these links and order a copy of your textbooks 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

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• Adult PRE-Intermediate Level 1 - IN PERSON Monday Evening AW25PI1

  • Start
    06 Jan 2025
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    5:30 PM
  • End
    10 Mar 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  The goal of the course is for students to be able to 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

  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

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  NUOVO ESPRESSO 2 Esercizi supplementari

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Adult Beginner Level 4 - IN PERSON Monday Evening AW25B4

  • Start
    06 Jan 2025
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    5:30 PM
  • End
    10 Mar 2025
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    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  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

  Cost: $350

  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

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Adult Beginner Level 3 - IN PERSON Monday Evening AW25B3

  • Start
    06 Jan 2025
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    5:30 PM
  • End
    10 Mar 2025
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    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  The goal of the course is for students to be able to 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

  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 UPDATED EDITION Beginner/Pre-Intermediate (BOOK+E-BOOK)                                                                     

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

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

   

   

   

   

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• Advanced: Reading and Conversation - ONLINE Tuesday Morning AW25RC

  • Start
    07 Jan 2025
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    10:15 AM
  • End
    11 Mar 2025
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    12:15 PM
  • Location
    ZOOM meeting
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  This class is for students who are at the Upper Intermediate Level (B2) or above. Students will deepen their knowledge of and familiarity with Italian Literary works and their socio-historical contexts, while practicing reading and conversational skills at the B2+ proficiency level.

  Cost: $350
  

  Please contact the school if you have not taken any other classes at the ICC before registering. An instructor will assess your level.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Adult Beginner Level 2 - IN PERSON Tuesday Evening AW25B2

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

  Cost: $350
  

  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

  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.

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• Adult Beginner Level 3 - IN PERSON Tuesday Evening AW25B3

  • Start
    07 Jan 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    11 Mar 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  The goal of the course is for students to be able to 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

  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 UPDATED EDITION (BOOK+E-BOOK)                  

  Workbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION

  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.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

   

   

   

   

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• Adult PRE-Intermediate Level 2 - IN PERSON Tuesday Evening AW25PI1

  • Start
    07 Jan 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    11 Mar 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Prerequisite: Pre-Intermediate 1

  Please contact the school if you have not taken any other classes at ICC before registering. An instructor will assess your level.

  Cost: $350
  

  Use any of these links and order a copy of your textbooks 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

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• Adult Intermediate Level 2 - IN PERSON Tuesday Evening AW25I2

  • Start
    07 Jan 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    11 Mar 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building, Suite 625, 250 Third Avenue N., Mpls. 55401 MN
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  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

  Cost: $350

  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).

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

   

  
  

  
  

  
  

   

  
  

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• Advanced Topics (C1): Colori d'Italia - IN PERSON Tuesday Evening AW25CI

  • Start
    07 Jan 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    11 Mar 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  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.

  Cost: $350
  

  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

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

   

  
  

  
  

  
  

   

  
  

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• Practice & Consolidation (C1) - ONLINE Tuesday Evening AW25PCC1

  • Start
    07 Jan 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    11 Mar 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    ZOOM online course
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  In this course of the "Practice and Consolidation" series, designed for students at the C1 level, we will continue to review and reinforce their 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.

  Cost: $350

  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 Espresso Italiano 3 TEXTBOOK (Libro dello Studente con Audio)

  and  Nuovissimo Espresso Italiano 3 WORKBOOK (Quaderno degli Esercizi)

  Note: These same books will be used for several consecutive semesters.

                                              

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Adult PRE-Intermediate Level 1 - IN PERSON Wednesday Late Afternoon AW25PI1

  • Start
    08 Jan 2025
  •  
    2:30 PM
  • End
    12 Mar 2025
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  The goal of the course is for students to be able to 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

  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

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Adult Beginner Level 2 - IN PERSON Wednesday Evening AW25B2

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

  Cost: $350
  

  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

  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.

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• Adult Beginner Level 4 - IN PERSON Wednesday Evening AW25B4

  • Start
    08 Jan 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    12 Mar 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  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

  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 copies of your text and workbook prior to the first day of class: 

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

  Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO Beginner/Pre-Intermediate WORKBOOK UPDATED EDITION

  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.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Adult Beginner Level 1 - IN PERSON Wednesday Evening AW25B1

  • Start
    08 Jan 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    12 Mar 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  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. 

  Cost: $350

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

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

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

  Note: The E-book includes 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.

  Show details
• Adult Beginner Level 5 - IN PERSON Wednesday Evening AW25B5

  • Start
    08 Jan 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    12 Mar 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  The goal of the course is for students to be able to 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

  Cost: $350

  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.

  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 13-15              

  Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION

  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.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Adult Upper Intermediate Level 1 - ONLINE Wednesday Evening AW25UI1

  • Start
    08 Jan 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    12 Mar 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom meeting
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  Prerequisite: Bridge Class #1

  Cost: $350

  If you have not taken any other classes at ICC, REGISTER HERE for our PLACEMENT TEST . An instructor will assess your level.

  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)

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Adult Upper Intermediate Level 2 - IN PERSON Wednesday Evening AW25UI2

  • Start
    08 Jan 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    12 Mar 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Avenue N., Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  The goal of this course is to be able to express opinions more precisely and thoroughly and to describe events in various tenses using accurate and appropriate vocabulary. 

  Prerequisite: Upper Intermediate 1

  Cost: $350

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

  Use this link and order a copy of your textbook prior to the first day of class:

  NUOVO ESPRESSO 4 (Student book+ E-book interactive) - it includes textbook  + workbook

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Adult Beginner Level 2 - IN PERSON Thursday Evening AW25B2

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

  Cost: $350
  

  Prerequisite: Beginner Level 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Show details
• Adult Beginner Level 1 - IN PERSON Thursday Evening AW25B1

  • Start
    09 Jan 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    13 Mar 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  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. 

  Cost: $350

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

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

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

  Note: The E-book includes 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.

  Show details
• Adult Beginner Level 1 - IN PERSON Friday Afternoon AW25B1

  • Start
    10 Jan 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • End
    14 Mar 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  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. 

  Cost: $350

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

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

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

  Note: The E-book includes 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.

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