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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 $35 charge. The amount will be deducted from tuition when you enroll in our classes.

  1. REGISTER ONLINE and PAY $35.

  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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• GIFT CERTIFICATES: Give the Gift of Italian Culture!

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

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  Give the Gift of Italian Culture!
  

  Italian Cultural Center Gift Certificates

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

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

  Certificate options:

  -> $50 = Individual Membership

  -> $80 = Family Membership

  -> $120 = Membership + 1 Private Lesson

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

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

  Membership is required to enroll in language classes.

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

  Grazie mille!

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• MEDI - Beginner - COMPITI CLUB

  • Start
    28 Sep 2024
  • End
    17 May 2025
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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• SPONSOR the 16th Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis / St. Paul

  • Start
    08 Dec 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    02 Jan 2027
  •  
    10:00 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401

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  Contribute to the Vibrant Arts and Cultural Scene of the Twin Cities

  Step into the spotlight and help us bring the Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis/St. Paul to life! From February 27 to March 2, 2025, at The Main Cinema, we’ll celebrate the artistry and passion of Italian storytelling through contemporary masterpieces alongside timeless classics.

  Event Details

  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.

  Engage with the Festival

  Enjoy LIVE Q&A sessions with filmmakers and creatives, providing unique insights into their craft and the stories behind the films.

  Why Sponsor?

  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:

  • High-visibility recognition in festival materials.
  • A chance to connect your name with a prestigious cultural event.
  • Complimentary access to festival screenings and events.

  
  

  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

  

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  Produttore Esecutivo 

  

  
  
  

  Luigi Bernardi

  

  
  

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  Produttore

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

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  Assistente di Produzione

  Albert & Susan Colianni

  Astrid Garino & Massimo Costalonga

  Joe Tamburino
  
  

  
  

  
  

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  Regista

  
  Brian Balleria & Joan Bechtold

  Vito Bongiorno

  Ron Curran

  Tom Fabbro

  Vittorio Raimondi

  Riggs-DeMay Family

  Nancy and Gary Schaefer
  

  Jennine Speier
  

  
  

  
  

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  Aiuto Regista

  
  

  Catherine Allan

  Ann Burns 

  Denise and Giacomo D’Aurora
  

  Corby and Ginny Kistler
  

  Letizia Longhi

  Tony & Giada Nucera

  Luisa & Ryan O'Gara

  Anna Olivero & Craig Agney

  Penelope Scialla 

  Sandra Tighe
  

  Kathy Moe & Jonathan Watson

  Dave & Barb Yarusso

  Laurie Zenner

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  Individual Movie Sponsors 

  Arthur Goldstein, for Il tempo che ci vuole
  

  John & Sheila Moroney, for Il tempo che ci vuole

  Laura Mauro & David Brown, for Gloria!
  

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• Adult Pre-Intermediate 1 - IN PERSON Monday Afternoon AW25PI1

  • Start
    06 Jan 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • End
    10 Mar 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  The goal of the course is for students to be able to 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

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

  • Start
    06 Jan 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    10 Mar 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    ONLINE
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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. 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!)

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• Adult Beginner Level 3 - IN PERSON Monday Evening AW25B3

  • Start
    06 Jan 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    10 Mar 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  The goal of the course is for students to be able to 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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• Adult Beginner Level 4 - IN PERSON Monday Evening AW25B4

  • Start
    06 Jan 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    10 Mar 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  The goal of the course is for students to 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 PRE-Intermediate Level 1 - IN PERSON Monday Evening AW25PI1

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

  For additional practice:

  NUOVO ESPRESSO 2 Esercizi supplementari

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

  • Start
    06 Jan 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    10 Mar 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    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

  Show details
• Practice & Consolidation 3 (B2/C1) - ONLINE Tuesday Evening AW25PCC1

  • Start
    07 Jan 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    11 Mar 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    ONLINE
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  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.

  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 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.

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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
    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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• Adult Beginner Level 2 - IN PERSON Tuesday Evening AW25B2

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

  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
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Register

  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
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Register

  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
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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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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• Adult Beginner Level 1 - IN PERSON Wednesday Evening AW25B1

  • Start
    08 Jan 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    12 Mar 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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    0

  Join waitlist

  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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• Adult Beginner Level 2 - IN PERSON Wednesday Evening AW25B2

  • Start
    08 Jan 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    12 Mar 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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    0

  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.

  Show details
• Adult Beginner Level 4 - IN PERSON Wednesday Evening AW25B4

  • Start
    08 Jan 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    12 Mar 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
  • Spaces left
    1

  Register

  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 5 - IN PERSON Wednesday Evening AW25B5

  • Start
    08 Jan 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    12 Mar 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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    1

  Register

  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.

  Show details
• Adult Upper Intermediate Level 1 (B1/B2) - ONLINE Wednesday Evening AW25UI1

  • Start
    08 Jan 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    12 Mar 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    ONLINE
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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. 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)

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• Adult Beginner Level 1 - IN PERSON Thursday Afternoon AW25B1

  • Start
    09 Jan 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • End
    13 Mar 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Join waitlist

  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 2 - IN PERSON Thursday Evening AW25B2

  • Start
    09 Jan 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    13 Mar 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
  • Spaces left
    0

  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
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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    0

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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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• Educational Travel 2025 - TORINO and Piemonte: SOLD OUT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  DATES: October 4 to October 18, 2025

  Our package includes:  
  

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

  For a detailed description of the program click  HERE

  RATES

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

  Registration fee: $500 (non refundable)

  First half of the balance due by March 15, 2025

  Balance due by June 15, 2025

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

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

    at the Italian Cultural Center

  To register to the free presentation click HERE

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• I MEDI - Beginners (Age 7-9) YS25

  • Start
    01 Feb 2025
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    17 May 2025
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    11:00 AM
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    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  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.

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

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• I GRANDI (Age 9-11) YS25

  • Start
    01 Feb 2025
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    17 May 2025
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    11:00 AM
  • Location
    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 previous 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 a more challenging but still age-appropriate workbook. Activities 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 exercises to review and practice at home during the week.

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

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

  • Start
    01 Feb 2025
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    17 May 2025
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    11:00 AM
  • Location
    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.

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

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• I PICCOLI (Age 3-5) YS25

  • Start
    01 Feb 2025
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    17 May 2025
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    11:00 AM
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    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 kids and kindergarteners ready to be immersed in an Italian-speaking environment.

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

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

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

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• I TEEN - Beginners (Age 11+) YS25

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

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

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• I TEEN - Advanced/Bilingual (Age 12-17) YS24

  • Start
    08 Feb 2025
  •  
    11:15 AM
  • End
    17 May 2025
  •  
    12:15 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  This highly engaging, 60-minute in-person, full-immersion lesson is for  students age 12-17 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 new vocabulary and grammar while expanding their cultural competency.

  Students will engaging in dynamic conversations that will help them prepare for  the Advanced Placement exam or PLIDA certification, as well as oral interviews for summer jobs in Italy or requiring use of Italian.

  We will use two books, one for in class (no need to purchase it) and one for use at home, available for purchase on Amazon here: Quaderni del PLIDA

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

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• Toddler Time: Italian immersion for our youngest learners!

  • Start
    22 Feb 2025
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  • End
    17 May 2025
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    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.

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

  This series is FREE for all ICC Family Members.

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

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• Italian for Parents (AW25 Italiano Per Genitori)

  • Start
    08 Mar 2025
  •  
  • End
    14 May 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Italian for Parents is a 6-session mini-course designed to help parents incorporate practical Italian conversation into daily family life. You'll learn essential vocabulary and functional phrases to support your child(ren)'s learning and language use outside the classroom.

  Each session focuses on communicative competence and aligns with the Youth School lesson themes—such as daily routines, meals, making plans, winter activities, and more—empowering you to encourage your child(ren) to use familiar vocabulary and structures at home.

  Session Dates/Times: Two Saturdays per month, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

  • March 8, 22
  • April 12, 26
  • May 3, 10

  Space is limited, so REGISTER NOW to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to enrich your family’s multilingual experience!

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• NEW! Caffè e Conversazione 3/8 - Casual Conversation Group.

  • When
    08 Mar 2025
  •  
    11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401

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  Announcing the ICC’s Caffè e Conversazione Series!

  Join us to refine your Italian conversational skills in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Sip un caffè, enjoy un tè caldo, and savor un biscottino while engaging in lively discussions.

  Open to both MEMBERS and NON-MEMBERS!

  Led by a native Italian instructor, each 60-minute session offers the perfect opportunity to meet others, exchange stories, and delve into a variety of topics—all while enhancing your fluency and confidence in speaking Italian.

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

  Ti aspettiamo!

  Session Dates/Times: Two Saturdays per month, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

  March 8, 22

  April 12, 26

  May 3, 10

  Please Note: Separate registration is required for each date. Cancellations require a minimum of 48 hours’ notice for a refund.

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• TIME CHANGE! 4-6 p.m. - Lago del Bosco Pizza Party @ Punch Pizza

  • When
    09 Mar 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Punch Pizza Northeast - 210 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414

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  Join the ICC Youth School and Lago del Bosco staff and students for a fun-filled afternoon of Italian language, games, and delicious pizza!

  • Free "bambini" pizzas for kids
  • Free margherita pizza for adults
  • Buy your own beverage

  Speak Italian, play cards, and enjoy complimentary pizza in a welcoming community atmosphere, and learn about this unique Italian language-learning opportunity for kids and adults too!

  If you, your child, or anyone you know is interested in learning Italian, this is the perfect opportunity to discover more about Lago Del Bosco and Concordia Language Villages.

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• NEW! Caffè e Conversazione 3/22 - Casual Conversation Group.

  • When
    22 Mar 2025
  •  
    11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401

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  Announcing the ICC’s Caffè e Conversazione Series!

  Join us to refine your Italian conversational skills in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Sip un caffè, enjoy un tè caldo, and savor un biscottino while engaging in lively discussions.

  Open to both MEMBERS and NON-MEMBERS!

  Led by a native Italian instructor, each 60-minute session offers the perfect opportunity to meet others, exchange stories, and delve into a variety of topics—all while enhancing your fluency and confidence in speaking Italian.

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

  Ti aspettiamo!

  Session Dates/Times: Two Saturdays per month, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

  March 22

  April 12, 26

  May 3, 10

  Please Note: Separate registration is required for each date. Cancellations require a minimum of 48 hours’ notice for a refund.

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• IL CIRCOLO LETTERARIO: Gruppo di lettura (in italiano): Natura Corta di Diego Leandro Genna

  • When
    23 Mar 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis
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  Join us at the Italian Cultural Center for a special event with author Diego Leandro Genna, live from Italy via Zoom.

  Born in Sicily but always exploring, Genna is a diving instructor, underwater photographer, and marine biologist. His debut book, Natura Corta, presents fifteen vivid stories where animals and plants take center stage, revealing a world both raw and familiar. With sharp irony, he challenges our view of nature and society, drawing from a literary tradition that spans from Aesop to Orwell.

  The discussion will be moderated by Vittorio Raimondi, past president of ICC.

  This event will be held in Italian.

  Sign up by February 15 to order a autographed copy of the book for $15.

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  In qualita' di Presidio Letterario della Societa' Dante Alighieri, siamo lieti di presentare

  NATURA CORTA

  di

  Diego Leandro Genna

  Discussione sul  libro e incontro con l'autore 

    This event will be  in Italian and requires advanced knowledge of Italian.

  Natura Corta si compone di quindici storie con animali o piante come protagonisti: un affresco di stranezze e singolarità, di conflitti e rapporti simbiotici, bizzarre abitudini alimentari e sessuali.

  Diego Leandro Genna ci trasporta in un mondo spietato di lotte per la sopravvivenza, intriso di cinismo e ferocia. Una grottesca mostra di atrocità del tutto naturale e al contempo familiare: la realtà che emerge dal marcio di queste storie, infatti, rispecchia in qualche modo la società che conosciamo, ne mette a nudo l’alveo di malizie e pregiudizi, gettando un’ombra di ironia sulla visione antropocentrica del mondo e della vita.

  Un esordio brillante che s’inscrive nel secolare e intramontabile filone animalesco, quello che da Esopo, passando per i bestiari medievali e le metafore orwelliane, arriva ai nostri giorni, a Filelfo e Zannoni.

  Un omaggio alla natura, alla vita, alla diversità.

  

  Diego Leandro Genna  e' nato in Sicilia ma e' un giramondo professionista. Appassionato di biologia marina, e' istruttore di immersioni e fotografo subacqueo. Natura Corta e' il suo esordio da scrittore professionista. 

  Diego Genna sarà presente per la discussione in collegamento virtuale in diretta.

  La discussione verrà moderata da Vittorio Raimondi, past president di ICC.  

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  Dove acquistare il libro:

   Amazon: $18.23 (paperback), $5.13 (Kindle)

  
  

  Acquista copia autografata sul nostro sito ($15), ordinando entro il 15 febbraio  

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  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.
  

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• Caffè e Conversazione 4/12 - Casual Conversation Group.

  • When
    12 Apr 2025
  •  
    11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401

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  Announcing the ICC’s Caffè e Conversazione Series!

  Join us to refine your Italian conversational skills in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Sip un caffè, enjoy un tè caldo, and savor un biscottino while engaging in lively discussions.

  Open to both MEMBERS and NON-MEMBERS!

  Led by a native Italian instructor, each 60-minute session offers the perfect opportunity to meet others, exchange stories, and delve into a variety of topics—all while enhancing your fluency and confidence in speaking Italian.

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

  Ti aspettiamo!

  Upcoming Session Dates/Times: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

  April 12, 26

  May 3, 10

  Please Note: Separate registration is required for each date. Cancellations require a minimum of 48 hours’ notice for a refund.

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• Caffè e Conversazione 4/26 - Casual Conversation Group.

  • When
    26 Apr 2025
  •  
    11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401

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  Announcing the ICC’s Caffè e Conversazione Series!

  Join us to refine your Italian conversational skills in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Sip un caffè, enjoy un tè caldo, and savor un biscottino while engaging in lively discussions.

  Open to both MEMBERS and NON-MEMBERS!

  Led by a native Italian instructor, each 60-minute session offers the perfect opportunity to meet others, exchange stories, and delve into a variety of topics—all while enhancing your fluency and confidence in speaking Italian.

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

  Ti aspettiamo!

  Upcoming Session Dates/Times: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

  April 26

  May 3, 10

  Please Note: Separate registration is required for each date. Cancellations require a minimum of 48 hours’ notice for a refund.

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• Caffè e Conversazione 5/3 - Casual Conversation Group.

  • When
    03 May 2025
  •  
    11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401

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  JOIN US for ICC’s Caffè e Conversazione Series!

  Refine your Italian conversational skills in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Sip un caffè, enjoy un tè caldo, and savor un biscottino while engaging in lively discussions.

  Open to both MEMBERS and NON-MEMBERS!

  Led by a native Italian instructor, each 60-minute session offers the perfect opportunity to meet others, exchange stories, and delve into a variety of topics—all while enhancing your fluency and confidence in speaking Italian.

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

  Ti aspettiamo!

  Upcoming Session Dates/Times: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

  May 3, 10

  Please Note: Separate registration is required for each date. Cancellations require a minimum of 48 hours’ notice for a refund.

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• Caffè e Conversazione 5/10 - Casual Conversation Group.

  • When
    10 May 2025
  •  
    11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401

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  JOIN US for ICC’s Caffè e Conversazione Series!

  Refine your Italian conversational skills in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Sip un caffè, enjoy un tè caldo, and savor un biscottino while engaging in lively discussions.

  Open to both MEMBERS and NON-MEMBERS!

  Led by a native Italian instructor, each 60-minute session offers the perfect opportunity to meet others, exchange stories, and delve into a variety of topics—all while enhancing your fluency and confidence in speaking Italian.

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

  Ti aspettiamo!

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

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