Menu
Log in



Adult Language Courses


2025 - 2026 CALENDAR 

FALL TERM: September 8 – November 14

WINTER TERM: January 12 – March 19

SPRING TERM: April 6 – June 11


NOW offering classes Monday through Thursday, with  morning,  afternoon

and evening sessions-available both IN-PERSON and ONLINE


Intermediate/Upper Intermediate Courses

Course sequence:

Intermediate 1 (B1)

Intermediate 2 (B1)

Intermediate 3 (B1)

Upper-Intermediate 1 (B2)

Upper-Intermediate 2 (B2)

Upper-Intermediate 3 (B2)

Practice & Consolidation (B2)

Click here for the descriptions of the different proficiency levels.



    Upcoming events

      • 18 Nov 2025
      • 10:30 AM
      • 16 Dec 2025
      • 12:00 PM
      • ONLINE
      • 1

      This 5-week "Special Topics" language and culture course is designed for students at the Intermediate level (B1) or above who wish to approach language learning in a different way. Short stories from the greatest Italian 20th century authors from up and down the peninsulaStudents will expand their vocabulary, strengthen oral competency, and deepen their understanding of Italian literature and history by reading and discussing selected short stories from 20th-century authors in lingua originale. Students will participate in guided discussions to explore each work’s literary style, themes, and socio-historical context, and will hone their speaking skills through grammatical exercises aligned with each reading. This course offers the balance between structure and flexibility by providing the opportunity to practice specific grammatical structures and vocabulary found in the readings in a personally meaningful and authentic conversational context.

      New to ICC?
      If you haven’t taken a class with us before, please SIGN UP HERE FOR OUR PLACEMENT TEST so an instructor can assess your level.

      ...................

      Cancellation & Refund Policy

      • Before the first class: Full tuition refund, minus a $20 registration fee.
      • Before the second week: Students may withdraw and receive a refund, minus a $55 administrative fee.
      • After the second week: No refunds will be issued.
      Please note: Regular attendance is strongly encouraged. If a student misses class for any reason, they will not be eligible for a refund or an individual make-up session.
      • 12 Jan 2026
      • 5:30 PM
      • 16 Mar 2026
      • 7:30 PM
      • 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
      • 4
      Register

      The goal of this course is for students to build and expand on their vocabulary, grammar skills, and oral proficiency in a more sophisticated manner using mood and tense as they approach Upper Intermediate level fluency. Students will engage with a variety of activities by continuing with and completing the textbook Nuovo Espresso 3, each chapter of which provides the opportunity for discussion on cultural aspects of contemporary Italian life. 


      Prerequisite: Intermediate Level 2


      Cost: $350


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


      Please order a copy of your text prior to the first day of class:

      NUOVO ESPRESSO 3 (incl. INTERACTIVE E-BOOK) 

      The E-Book contains all audio and videos—The duration of access to the E-book is 14 months. 


      Note: the textbook includes homework exercises (with keys).

      • 13 Jan 2026
      • 5:30 PM
      • 17 Mar 2026
      • 7:30 PM
      • 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
      • 4
      Register

      Prerequisite: Upper Intermediate 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

      ...................

      Cancellation & Refund Policy

      • Before the first class: Full tuition refund, minus a $20 registration fee.
      • Before the second week: Students may withdraw and receive a refund, minus a $55 administrative fee.
      • After the second week: No refunds will be issued.
      Please note: Regular attendance is strongly encouraged. If a student misses class for any reason, they will not be eligible for a refund or an individual make-up session.
      • 13 Jan 2026
      • 5:30 PM
      • 17 Mar 2026
      • 7:30 PM
      • 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
      • 3
      Register

      Capire l'Italia is an advanced/upper-intermediate level comunicative course about the language and culture of Italy. The course is organized into 5 thematic units - Customs, Mass Media, Cinema, Society, and Design - which illustrate fundamental aspects of the contemporary Italian language and culture around the turn of the millenium. Advanced students looking to participate in stimulating discussions regarding Italy's language and culture will enjoy engaging with sophisticated texts focused on different topics related to contemporary Italian society. The goal of the course is for students to expand their vocabulary and improve accuracy when speaking, commenting, questioning, and expressing opinions using a wide variety of appropriate and advanced grammatical structures, as well as to build their cultural competence by diving deeper into more complex aspects of Italian history and society.

      Cost: $350

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

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

      Please use order a copy of the book Capire l'Italia e gli italiani (Guerra Edizioni) before the first class. Here are a few links:

      Capire l'Italia e gli italiani from Amazon

      Capire l'Italia e gli italiani from IBS

      Capire l'Italia e gli italiani from Glu

      ...................

      Cancellation & Refund Policy

      • Before the first class: Full tuition refund, minus a $20 registration fee.
      • Before the second week: Students may withdraw and receive a refund, minus a $55 administrative fee.
      • After the second week: No refunds will be issued.
      Please note: Regular attendance is strongly encouraged. If a student misses class for any reason, they will not be eligible for a refund or an individual make-up session.
      • 13 Jan 2026
      • 5:30 PM
      • 17 Mar 2026
      • 7:30 PM
      • 250 Third Avenue N., Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
      • 4
      Register

      This NEW COURSE is designed for Intermediate students who want to practice and consolidate previous introduced grammar structures in new contexts to improve automaticity, comfort and confidence! This course is for anyone who wants to improve their use of verbs, (especially the past tenses), as well as pronouns and prepositions, and use them in everyday communicative situations with greater ease and spontaneity. Students will expand vocabulary and hone both listening comprehension and speaking skills through a variety of student-centered oral activities in class, and written homework (including mini-compositions) will be assigned for further reinforcement of the material. We look forward to building your confidence through this rewarding NEW approach and alternative option to our standard sequential curriculum. Materials will be provided by the instructor.

      Pre-requisite: Pre-Int 1 (or permission from the instructor)

      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.

      Materials: provided by the instructor on the first day of class

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

      Cost: $375 (materials provided by the instructor)

      ...................

      Cancellation & Refund Policy

      • Before the first class: Full tuition refund, minus a $20 registration fee.
      • Before the second week: Students may withdraw and receive a refund, minus a $55 administrative fee.
      • After the second week: No refunds will be issued.
       Please note: Regular attendance is strongly encouraged. If a student misses class for any reason, they will not be eligible for a refund or an individual make-up session.
        • 14 Jan 2026
        • 10:00 AM
        • 18 Mar 2026
        • 12:00 PM
        • 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
        • 5
        Register

        Nuovo Magari C1/C2 is a brand-new book by one of our favorite editors! Students will love this advanced/upper-intermediate level comunicative course all about contemporary Italy and Italian culture. A wide variety of authentic texts and audio-visual materials serve as our springboard to explore and discuss key aspects of Italian society like you have never approached them before. The goal of this course is for advanced students to expand their vocabulary and improve accuracy when speaking, commenting, questioning, and expressing opinions , as well as to build their cultural competence by diving deeper into more complex conversational topics.

        Cost: $350

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

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

        Please use order a copy of the book from your preferred bookseller before the first lesson. Here are a few sample links:

        Nuovo Magari C1/C2 from Amazon - 2024 edition! (not 2014 edition)

        ...................

        Cancellation & Refund Policy

        • Before the first class: Full tuition refund, minus a $20 registration fee.
        • Before the second week: Students may withdraw and receive a refund, minus a $55 administrative fee.
        • After the second week: No refunds will be issued.
        Please note: Regular attendance is strongly encouraged. If a student misses class for any reason, they will not be eligible for a refund or an individual make-up session.

      Course Information:

      Classes are offered once per week for ten weeks. Cost: $350

      All students are required to hold active ICC memberships. Adult classes are for students who are 18 or older.

      Attendance of at least 70% of the classes and passing a test are required to progress to the next level.

      Punctuality in arriving at the class starting time is kindly required to avoid class disruptions.

      The ICC requires a minimum of 5 students in any group class. When enrollment drops below this number, students are offered the option of remitting a tuition supplement. If all involved students agree to the supplement, the class can materialize. All tuition is due in full before the first class. Class registration is not transferable to another person. All group classes will close after the first week of class, and no new students will be added. No discounts apply to private, semi-private, customized courses or workshops. Cancellations of private or semi-private lessons, made less than 24 hours in advance, will be charged at the normal rate of tuition.

      For online classes:   

      If you do not receive a Zoom link and class details by the day before your first-class session, please check your spam folder. Language sessions are not recorded for students who miss a class. Active participation is key. Video and audio must be turned on; auditing the class without interaction affects the class dynamic and is ultimately not conducive to learning. Zoom group classes are limited to 8 students per class. However, ICC reserves the right to adjust the number as necessary.

      For in-person classes:  

      Joining a session via Zoom is not an option. The instructor will send information about the missed class to all students before the following session.

      Refund policy:     

      Students will receive a full refund of course tuition, less than a $10 registration fee, before the start of the first lesson in the session. Students can withdraw from the course before the second week of class. An administrative fee of $50 will be retained. No refunds will be issued after the second week of group classes.

      PLEASE NOTE: Regular class attendance is strongly recommended. If a student must miss class for any reason, s/he will not qualify for reimbursement or an individual makeup class.

        Calendar

        MORE NEWS

        Sign Up

        Signup for our newsletter to receive news, updates and event information.

        Sign Up

        Donate

        Support the cultivation of Italian culture and language in the Twin Cities.

        Learn More

        250 Third Ave. N, Suite 625
        Minneapolis, MN 55401
        (612) 295-4111

        The Italian Cultural Center of Minneapolis/St. Paul is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization © Italian Cultural Center All Rights Reserved
        Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software