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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 $50 charge. The amount is reimbursable if you enroll in our classes.

  1. REGISTER ONLINE and PAY $50.

  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 a conversation with an instructor 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. When you complete your first course, you may request reimbursement for the assessment.

  *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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• Educational Travel 2025 - TORINO and Piemonte: SOLD OUT

  • Start
    20 Jan 2025
  •  
    6:00 AM
  • End
    18 Oct 2025
  • Location
    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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• Private Lesson Packages

  • Start
    15 Aug 2025
  • End
    15 Aug 2026
  • Location
    TBD

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• NEW LOCATION for WORKSHOP - Master your Italian Pronunciation AF25WK

  • When
    04 Sep 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N., Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Want to speak Italian with confidence? Want to impress your friends with flawless Italian pronunciation? Join our fun and interactive 2-hour workshop! 

  In this short session, you’ll:
  ✔ Learn the basics of Italian sounds (vowels, consonants, and tricky pronunciations).
  ✔ Practice simple words & phrases with clear guidance.
  ✔ Discover tips to sound more natural when speaking.

  No prior experience needed, just bring your enthusiasm! Perfect for students of any level who want to improve their pronunciation.

  • Prerequisite: Completion of Beginning Level 1
  • Cost: $45 for Members | $55 for Non-Members
  • Materials: Provided by the instructor

  Spaces are limited—reserve your spot and start speaking with confidence today!
  

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• NEW LOCATION for WORKSHOP - Review of Beginner 5 AF25WK

  • When
    04 Sep 2025
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    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    323 N. Washington Ave, 2nd floor (Minneapolis, MN 55401)
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  Grammar Review Workshop - Strengthen Your Foundation Before Fall!

  Open to everyone – members and non-members alike!

  Join us for a helpful and rewarding 2-hour workshop designed to review the key grammar points from Beginner Level 5. Through games, conversation activities, and new engaging materials, you'll reinforce your skills in a fun and interactive environment.

  Working in a small group, you’ll build confidence and increase automaticity—helping you transition smoothly into your Fall course.

  This workshop is perfect for students preparing to enter Advanced Beginner 5 (A2), any Pre-Intermediate (B1) course, or anyone looking to solidify their grammar foundation.

  • Prerequisite: Beginner Level 5

  • Cost: $45 for Members | $55 for Non-Members

  • Materials: Provided by the instructor

  We look forward to helping you boost your grammar skills and confidence!

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• Wheels of Italy: A Celebration of Italian Automotive Culture

  • When
    07 Sep 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    West Broadway between 42nd and 41st Streets in Robbinsdale, MN

  

  Join us for a delightful day at Wheels on Broadway on Sunday, September 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.! This exciting event will take place on West Broadway between 42nd and 41st Streets in Robbinsdale, MN. Experience a showcase of stunning Italian vehicles and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere that celebrates Italian culture!

  Wheels of Italy celebrates Italian style, beauty and craftsmanship, featuring an extraordinary display of cars and motorcycles from Italy. The Italian Cultural Center (ICC) will also have a presence at the event with a booth and display, offering attendees the chance to learn more about our programs and initiatives.

  We warmly invite all ICC members and friends to come out and enjoy this fantastic celebration. Bring your family and friends for a day filled with fun, food, and exceptional cars!

  We look forward to seeing you there!

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• Adult Beginner Level 2 - IN PERSON Monday Evening AF25B2 - NEW LOCATION!

  • Start
    08 Sep 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    10 Nov 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    323 North Washington Ave., 2nd floor, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  The goal of this 10-session (20-hr) course is for beginner students to build  their fundamental vocabulary and grammar skills in order to speak more extensively about themselves, their daily activities and interests, their likes and dislikes. Students will also speak about their homes and their neighborhood,  while learning practical skills such as how to ask for directions, get around town, interact with shop keepers, and order in a restaurant. Students will also explore various cultural aspects of Italian life as they complete chapters 4-6 of the textbook.

  Prerequisite: Beginner Level 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.

  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.

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  Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • Before the first class: Full tuition refund, minus a $20 registration fee.
  • Before the second week: Students may withdraw and receive a refund, minus a $55 administrative fee.
  • After the second week: No refunds will be issued.

  Please note: Regular attendance is strongly encouraged. If a student misses class for any reason, they will not be eligible for a refund or an individual make-up session.
  

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• Adult Beginner Level 5 - IN PERSON Monday Evening AF25B5

  • Start
    08 Sep 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    10 Nov 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  The goal of this Advanced Beginners course is to prepare students for the Pre-Intermediate courses by consolidating their previously learned Beginner and Advances Beginner grammar skills. Students will be able to elaborate on descriptions of people and places and events in time, distinguishing between present and past events and events in-progress at the moment. Students will focus on making social plans and invitations, evaluating lodging accommodations, and understanding and giving recommendations and instructions. Each session incorporates discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life. This course covers the final 3 units (Chapters 13-15) in the textbook.

  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)      

  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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  Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • Before the first class: Full tuition refund, minus a $20 registration fee.
  • Before the second week: Students may withdraw and receive a refund, minus a $55 administrative fee.
  • After the second week: No refunds will be issued.

   Please note: Regular attendance is strongly encouraged. If a student misses class for any reason, they will not be eligible for a refund or an individual make-up session.

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• NEW! Practice and Consolidation 2 (Livello B1/B2) - IN PERSON Monday Evening AF25PC2

  • Start
    08 Sep 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    10 Nov 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  This NEW COURSE is designed for Intermediate students who want to practice and consolidate previous learned grammar structures in new contexts to improve automaticity, comfort and confidence! Not sure if you are "ready" for the next level in your sequence? This course is for anyone who wants to better digest important concepts previously introduced (verbs, tenses, pronouns, and prepositions), apply them in more spontaneous yet focused communicative situations. 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. As always, each session explores aspects of Italian life and culture, and materials will be provided by the instructor. We look forward to building your confidence through this rewarding NEW approach and alternative option to our standard sequential curriculum.

  Pre-requisite: Pre-Int 3 (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 (includes all materials)

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  Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • Before the first class: Full tuition refund, minus a $20 registration fee.
  • Before the second week: Students may withdraw and receive a refund, minus a $55 administrative fee.
  • After the second week: No refunds will be issued.

   Please note: Regular attendance is strongly encouraged. If a student misses class for any reason, they will not be eligible for a refund or an individual make-up session.

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• Adult Intermediate Level 2 - IN PERSON Monday Evening AF25I2

  • Start
    08 Sep 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    10 Nov 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 students to speak with greater sophistication on a variety of topics such as books, family interactions, and gift-giving. Students will practice argumentative topics, including new ways to express interest and preferences, offer suggestions, comment on advantages and disadvantages, as well as inquire about and explain the reasoning behind opinions and decisions and hypothetical situation. Students will also learn to construct and accurately convey more detailed stories focussing on the relationship of events and situations in time. We will cover Chapters 5-7 in the Nuovo Espresso 3 textbook, for further practice with the subjunctive in a wide variety of contexts and new useful expressions. 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.

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

  Nuovo Espresso 3 + E-book (Textbook/Workbook + Interactive E-book)

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  Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • Before the first class: Full tuition refund, minus a $20 registration fee.
  • Before the second week: Students may withdraw and receive a refund, minus a $55 administrative fee.
  • After the second week: No refunds will be issued.

  Please note: Regular attendance is strongly encouraged. If a student misses class for any reason, they will not be eligible for a refund or an individual make-up session.

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• JUST OPENED!! Reading and Conversation: Realtà Regionali - ONLINE Tuesday Morning AF25RC

  • Start
    09 Sep 2025
  •  
    10:30 AM
  • End
    11 Nov 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    ONLINE
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  This "Special Topics" language and culture course is designed for students at the Intermediate level (B1) or above who wish to approach language learning in a different way. Short stories from the greatest Italian 20th century authors from up and down the peninsula! Students 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.

  • Cost: $280 (note: each class is 90 min. not 120)

  • Materials: Please purchase a copy of the textbook Racconti Del Novecento - Realtà Regionali.

  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.

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  Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • Before the first class: Full tuition refund, minus a $20 registration fee.
  • Before the second week: Students may withdraw and receive a refund, minus a $55 administrative fee.
  • After the second week: No refunds will be issued.

  Please note: Regular attendance is strongly encouraged. If a student misses class for any reason, they will not be eligible for a refund or an individual make-up session.
  

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• INTENSIVE Italian For Travelers - IN PERSON Tuesday and Thursday Afternoons AF25IFT

  • Start
    09 Sep 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • End
    13 Nov 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Those who wish to spend a period of time in Italy, either for tourism, cultural interest, or study abroad, will benefit from a fast-paced, communicative approach to the Italian language. This specialized 10-week (40-hr) INTENSIVE course - intended for BEGINNER students (levels 1-3)  who can digest content and grammar more quickly - will allow for simple but effective communication in everyday life situations such as greetings, getting to know each other, finding out about transportation, asking for directions, reserving a room or an apartment, shopping at a coffee shop or a restaurant, and more! Students will immediately engage in dialogues and comprehension activities, delve into a rich and illustrated vocabulary, and discover the rules of everyday life in Italy.

  If you are an absolute Beginner OR if you have already taken a Beginner 1, 2, or 3 class at ICC but would like the chance to reinforce, practice, and consolidate what you have learned in the past, this is the perfect course.

  Please order the text Facilissimo prior the first class. Here is one link: Book + Audio CD. Free access to online audio will be 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.

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  Cancellation Policy:

  • Prior to the start of the first lesson, students will receive a full refund of course tuition, less a $20 administrative fee.
  • After the first lesson, students will receive a full refund of course tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.
  • After the first week of lessons, students can receive a refund of course tuition minus a $100 administrative fee.
  • No refunds/credits will be issued after the second class.
  • There are no make-up lessons or credits offered when a student misses a scheduled class.

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• Adult Beginner Level 1 - IN PERSON Tuesday Afternoon AF25B1

  • Start
    09 Sep 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • End
    18 Nov 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  In this 10-session (20-hr) course for absolute beginners, students will learn the basic fundamentals of Italian grammar and essential communications skills such as how 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. This course also addresses various aspects of Italian culture and daily life. Students will complete the first 3 chapters of the textbook.

  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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  Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • Before the first class: Full tuition refund, minus a $20 registration fee.
  • Before the second week: Students may withdraw and receive a refund, minus a $55 administrative fee.
  • After the second week: No refunds will be issued.

  Please note: Regular attendance is strongly encouraged. If a student misses class for any reason, they will not be eligible for a refund or an individual make-up session.

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• Adult Upper Intermediate Level 1 - IN PERSON Tuesday Evening AF25UI1

  • Start
    09 Sep 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    11 Nov 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Prerequisite: Intermediate 3 (or permission from the Director)

  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

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  Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • Before the first class: Full tuition refund, minus a $20 registration fee.
  • Before the second week: Students may withdraw and receive a refund, minus a $55 administrative fee.
  • After the second week: No refunds will be issued.

  Please note: Regular attendance is strongly encouraged. If a student misses class for any reason, they will not be eligible for a refund or an individual make-up session.
  

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• NEW! Advanced Topics (C1): Capire l'Italia - IN PERSON Tuesday Evening AF25AT

  • Start
    09 Sep 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    11 Nov 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  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

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  Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • Before the first class: Full tuition refund, minus a $20 registration fee.
  • Before the second week: Students may withdraw and receive a refund, minus a $55 administrative fee.
  • After the second week: No refunds will be issued.

  Please note: Regular attendance is strongly encouraged. If a student misses class for any reason, they will not be eligible for a refund or an individual make-up session.
  

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• Adult Beginner Level 4 - IN PERSON Tuesday Evening AF25B4

  • Start
    09 Sep 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    11 Nov 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  The goal of this 10-week (20-hr) course for Advanced Beginners is for students to speak about the past and their younger years in more detail, including habitual vs. one-time actions in the past. Students will also begin to discuss future events, building the foundations for more advanced grammar including the use of pronouns. Students will discuss a variety of topics such as clothing, special occasions, eating habits, and use of technology in daily life while honing and reinforcing their previously learned language skills. Cultural aspects of Italian life are incorporated into each of the units covered (Chapters 10-12) in the textbook.

  Prerequisite: Beginner 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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  Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • Before the first class: Full tuition refund, minus a $20 registration fee.
  • Before the second week: Students may withdraw and receive a refund, minus a $55 administrative fee.
  • After the second week: No refunds will be issued.

  Please note: Regular attendance is strongly encouraged. If a student misses class for any reason, they will not be eligible for a refund or an individual make-up session.

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• Practice & Consolidation 3 (B2/C1) w/ Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 3) - ONLINE Tuesday Evening AF25PC3

  • Start
    09 Sep 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    11 Nov 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    ONLINE
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  In this course of the "Practice and Consolidation" series, designed for students at or close to the C1 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

  If you have not taken other classes at the ICC before, PLEASE REGISTER HERE for our PLACEMENT TEST so an instructor can assess your level.

  
  

  Students will complete the final chapters of Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 3 TEXTBOOK (Libro dello Studente con Audio) and Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 3 WORKBOOK (Quaderno degli Esercizi)

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  Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • Before the first class: Full tuition refund, minus a $20 registration fee.
  • Before the second week: Students may withdraw and receive a refund, minus a $55 administrative fee.
  • After the second week: No refunds will be issued.

  Please note: Regular attendance is strongly encouraged. If a student misses class for any reason, they will not be eligible for a refund or an individual make-up session.
  

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• JUST OPENED!! Italian for Travelers #1 - ONLINE Tuesday Evening AF25IFT

  • Start
    09 Sep 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    11 Nov 2025
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Those who wish to spend a period of time in Italy, either for tourism, cultural interest or study abroad, will benefit from a fast paced, communicative approach to the Italian language. 

  This ONLINE course, intended for BEGINNER students, will allow for simple but effective communication in everyday life situations such as greetings, getting to know each other, finding out about transportation, asking for directions, reserving a room or an apartment, shopping at a coffee shop or a restaurant. 

  This course aims at reaching these abilities through simple dialogues, comprehension activities, and a rich and illustrated vocabulary, all while discovering the rules of everyday life in Italy. 

  Please order the text Facilissimo prior the first class. Here is one link: Book + Audio CD. Free access to online audio will be provided by the instructor on the first day of class.

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  Refund Policy

  • Before the first class: Full tuition refund, minus a $20 registration fee.
  • Before the second week: Students may withdraw and receive a refund, minus a $55 administrative fee.
  • After the second week: No refunds will be issued.

  Please note: Regular attendance is strongly encouraged. If a student misses class for any reason, they will not be eligible for a refund or an individual make-up session.

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• PLIDA EXAMS: B1 - September 10, 2025

  • Start
    10 Sep 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • End
    11 Sep 2025
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    5:00 PM
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  PLIDA Certification Exam

  Upcoming Session Information

  
  

  Exam Session Date: September 10, 2025

  Registration Deadline with ICC: Friday, August 22, 2025

  Specific Sessions Offered: PLIDA Exam (Level B1)

  • Listening, Reading, and Writing sections: Wednesday, Sept. 10
  • Oral section: Wednesday, Sept. 10 or Thursday, Sept. 11

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

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

  When: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 (with oral exams scheduled in the afternoon (3:30–5 p.m. ) on Wednesday, Sept. 10 and Thursday, Sept. 11. Your exact time slot will be based on the order in which you registered for the exam and will be confirmed two weeks before the exam.

  Time: (Tentative Schedule)

  Wed.  9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (Ascoltare 40', Leggere 40', e Scrivere 60')

  Wed. 12:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. (Pausa Pranzo)

  Wed. and Thurs. 3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (Parlare – 15' + wait time in between candidates)

  Cost:

  • The registration fee for the complete PLIDA B1 exam is $210.
  • You may also register to retake single sections for $50–$60 each.
  • Expedited corrections (if available for your session) are $35.
    

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

  How to Register:
  Before registering for the PLIDA exam at ICC, the candidate must enroll with the Società Dante Alighieri at dante.global.
  Be sure to use the same email address to enroll on dante.global that you will use to register for the PLIDA exam with ICC. Detailed instructions are available here .
  Once you have a portal account with SDA, you can register/enroll to take the exam at ICC. A few weeks before the exam session date, ICC will contact you to confirm all registration information is correct.

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

  For any questions: contact@theitalianculturalcenter.org

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• NEW! Advanced Topics (C1): Contemporary Italian Society - IN PERSON Wednesday Morning AF25AT

  • Start
    10 Sep 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    12 Nov 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  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 directly from Alma Edizioni

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

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  Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • Before the first class: Full tuition refund, minus a $20 registration fee.
  • Before the second week: Students may withdraw and receive a refund, minus a $55 administrative fee.
  • After the second week: No refunds will be issued.

  Please note: Regular attendance is strongly encouraged. If a student misses class for any reason, they will not be eligible for a refund or an individual make-up session.
  

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• NEW! Practice and Consolidation 1 (Livello A2/B1) - IN PERSON Wednesday Evening AF25PC1

  • Start
    10 Sep 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    12 Nov 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  This NEW COURSE is designed for Advanced Beginner and Pre-Intermediate students who want to practice and consolidate previously learned grammar structures in new contexts to improve automaticity, comfort and confidence! Not sure if you are "ready" for the next level in your sequence? This course is for anyone who wants to better digest important concepts previously introduced (verbs tenses, pronouns, and prepositions), apply them in more spontaneous yet focused communicative situations. 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. As always, each session explores aspects of Italian life and culture, and materials will be provided by the instructor. We look forward to building your confidence through this rewarding NEW approach and alternative option to our standard sequential curriculum.

  Pre-requisite: Beginner 5 (or permission from the Director)

  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: $350 (includes all materials)

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  Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • Before the first class: Full tuition refund, minus a $20 registration fee.
  • Before the second week: Students may withdraw and receive a refund, minus a $55 administrative fee.
  • After the second week: No refunds will be issued.

   Please note: Regular attendance is strongly encouraged. If a student misses class for any reason, they will not be eligible for a refund or an individual make-up session.

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• Adult Beginner Level 1 - IN PERSON Wednesday Evening AF25B1

  • Start
    10 Sep 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    12 Nov 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  In this 10-session (20-hr) course for absolute beginners, students will learn the basic fundamentals of Italian grammar and essential communications skills such as how 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. This course also addresses various aspects of Italian culture and daily life. Students will complete the first 3 chapters of the textbook.

  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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  Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • Before the first class: Full tuition refund, minus a $20 registration fee.
  • Before the second week: Students may withdraw and receive a refund, minus a $55 administrative fee.
  • After the second week: No refunds will be issued.

  Please note: Regular attendance is strongly encouraged. If a student misses class for any reason, they will not be eligible for a refund or an individual make-up session.

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• Adult Beginner Level 3 - IN PERSON Wednesday Evening AF25B3

  • Start
    10 Sep 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    12 Nov 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  In this 10-session (20 hour) course, students will be able to talk about past events, and ask and answer questions about time, weather, locations, and places. This course will also offer a variety of cultural comparisons as students discuss aspects of Italian life related to daily routines, lifestyle, work habits and special occasions. Students will complete Chapters 7-9 in the textbook.

  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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  Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • Before the first class: Full tuition refund, minus a $20 registration fee.
  • Before the second week: Students may withdraw and receive a refund, minus a $55 administrative fee.
  • After the second week: No refunds will be issued.

  Please note: Regular attendance is strongly encouraged. If a student misses class for any reason, they will not be eligible for a refund or an individual make-up session.

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• Adult PRE-Intermediate Level 1 - IN PERSON Wednesday Evening AF25PI1

  • Start
    10 Sep 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    12 Nov 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. Students will aim to cover the first 3-4 chapters of the textbook.

  Prerequisite: Beginner Level 5 (or permission from the Director of Language Programs)

  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

  Optional (for additional practice):

  NUOVO ESPRESSO 2 Esercizi supplementari

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  Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • Before the first class: Full tuition refund, minus a $20 registration fee.
  • Before the second week: Students may withdraw and receive a refund, minus a $55 administrative fee.
  • After the second week: No refunds will be issued.

  Please note: Regular attendance is strongly encouraged. If a student misses class for any reason, they will not be eligible for a refund or an individual make-up session.
  

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• Advanced Practice & Consolidation 3 (B2/C1) w/ Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 2B - ONLINE Wednesday Evening AF25PC3

  • Start
    10 Sep 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    12 Nov 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    ONLINE
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  In this class, students at the B2/C1 level will complete the final chapters of the textbook Nuovissimo Progetto italiano 2b as they continue to revisit previously encountered grammar structures in detail and practice them thoroughly in a variety of communicative and cultural contexts. Students will engage in guided conversations on a variety of topics including daily life, contemporary society, and immigration, while working to reinforce and consolidate their language skills at the upper-intermediate level.

  Prerequisite: Upper-Intermediate

  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.

  Note: If you choose to order a copy of Nuovissimo Progetto italiano 2b, a combined Textbook/Workbook/Quaderno degli Esercizi, keep in mind that this book may or may not be used in the upcoming semesters, starting from the beginning, depending on enrollment numbers.

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  Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • Before the first class: Full tuition refund, minus a $20 registration fee.
  • Before the second week: Students may withdraw and receive a refund, minus a $55 administrative fee.
  • After the second week: No refunds will be issued.

  Please note: Regular attendance is strongly encouraged. If a student misses class for any reason, they will not be eligible for a refund or an individual make-up session.
  

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• Adult Beginner Level 4 - IN PERSON Thursday Evening AF25B4

  • Start
    11 Sep 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    13 Nov 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  The goal of this 10-week (20-hr) course for Advanced Beginners is for students to speak about the past and their younger years in more detail, including habitual vs. one-time actions in the past. Students will also begin to discuss future events, building the foundations for more advanced grammar including the use of pronouns. Students will discuss a variety of topics such as clothing, special occasions, eating habits, and use of technology in daily life while honing and reinforcing their previously learned language skills. Cultural aspects of Italian life are incorporated into each of the units covered (Chapters 10-12) in the textbook.

  Prerequisite: Beginner 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.

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

  Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • Before the first class: Full tuition refund, minus a $20 registration fee.
  • Before the second week: Students may withdraw and receive a refund, minus a $55 administrative fee.
  • After the second week: No refunds will be issued.

  Please note: Regular attendance is strongly encouraged. If a student misses class for any reason, they will not be eligible for a refund or an individual make-up session.

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• Adult Beginner Level 3 - IN PERSON Thursday Evening AF25B3

  • Start
    11 Sep 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    13 Nov 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  In this 10-session (20 hour) course, students will be able to talk about past events, and ask and answer questions about time, weather, locations, and places. This course will also offer a variety of cultural comparisons as students discuss aspects of Italian life related to daily routines, lifestyle, work habits and special occasions. Students will complete Chapters 7-9 in the textbook.

  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.

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

  Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • Before the first class: Full tuition refund, minus a $20 registration fee.
  • Before the second week: Students may withdraw and receive a refund, minus a $55 administrative fee.
  • After the second week: No refunds will be issued.

  Please note: Regular attendance is strongly encouraged. If a student misses class for any reason, they will not be eligible for a refund or an individual make-up session.

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• Adult Beginner Level 2 - IN PERSON Thursday Evening AF25B2

  • Start
    11 Sep 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    13 Nov 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  The goal of this 10-session (20-hr) course is for beginner students to build  their fundamental vocabulary and grammar skills in order to speak more extensively about themselves, their daily activities and interests, their likes and dislikes. Students will also speak about their homes and their neighborhood,  while learning practical skills such as how to ask for directions, get around town, interact with shop keepers, and order in a restaurant. Students will also explore various cultural aspects of Italian life as they complete chapters 4-6 of the textbook.

  Prerequisite: Beginner Level 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.

  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.

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

  Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • Before the first class: Full tuition refund, minus a $20 registration fee.
  • Before the second week: Students may withdraw and receive a refund, minus a $55 administrative fee.
  • After the second week: No refunds will be issued.

  Please note: Regular attendance is strongly encouraged. If a student misses class for any reason, they will not be eligible for a refund or an individual make-up session.

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• Adult Beginner Level 1 - IN PERSON Thursday Evening AF25B1

  • Start
    11 Sep 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    13 Nov 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  In this 10-session (20-hr) course for absolute beginners, students will learn the basic fundamentals of Italian grammar and essential communications skills such as how 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. This course also addresses various aspects of Italian culture and daily life. Students will complete the first 3 chapters of the textbook.

  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.

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

  Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • Before the first class: Full tuition refund, minus a $20 registration fee.
  • Before the second week: Students may withdraw and receive a refund, minus a $55 administrative fee.
  • After the second week: No refunds will be issued.

  Please note: Regular attendance is strongly encouraged. If a student misses class for any reason, they will not be eligible for a refund or an individual make-up session.

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• Beginning Italian Grammar and Conversation for T(W)EENS (Age 12+) CF25 "I TEEN"

  • Start
    13 Sep 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    13 Dec 2025
  •  
    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.

  Course fee does NOT include instructional materials. Please use this link to purchase book Espresso Ragazzi 1, incl. e-book access code.

  NOTE: NO classes on October 18 (MEA Weekend) and November 29 (Thanksgiving Weekend).

  NEW ACCELERATED OPTION! This class offers an ACCELERATED OPTION in which students can reinforce and expand upon the previewed materials by practicing conversational communication skills in small groups with the instructor ONLINE via ZOOM during the week for 45 min. (day/time TBD!) This Accelerated Option can be purchased as a "Guest ticket" with the regular enrollment. Weekly Day/Time (for 8 sessions) will be agreed upon via email before the start of the semester.

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• ITALIAN Beginner/Intermediate (Age 9-12) CF25 "I GRANDI"

  • Start
    13 Sep 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    13 Dec 2025
  •  
    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.

  Activity Book included!

  NOTE: NO class on October 18 (MEA Weekend) and November 29 (Thanksgiving Weekend).

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• ITALIAN FOR EARLY ELEMENTARY (Beginner/Intermediate Age 6 - 9) CF25 "I MEDI"

  • Start
    13 Sep 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    13 Dec 2025
  •  
    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.

  Activity Book included!

  NOTE: NO classes on October 18 (MEA weekend) and November 29 (Thanksgiving Weekend).

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• ITALIAN for PRE-K - K (Beginner/Intermediate Age 3-5) CF25 "I PICCOLI"

  • Start
    13 Sep 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    13 Dec 2025
  •  
    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.

  Activity Book included!

  NOTE: NO classes on October 18 (MEA weekend) and November 29 (Thanksgiving Weekend).

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• GRAMMATICA e CONVERSAZIONE! Accelerated Italian for Teens (Advanced/Bilingual Age 12+) CF25 "I TEEN"

  • Start
    13 Sep 2025
  •  
    11:15 AM
  • End
    13 Dec 2025
  •  
    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 previous exposure to Italian, or students who are bilingual in another romance language.

  Students will improve precision in their speaking and listening comprehension skills, build confidence in communicating with peers, expand their vocabulary and use of more complex grammar while deepening their cultural competency through comparisons informed by readings, writings, audio-visual media, and their own experiences. Discussions will be entirely in Italian and students will have the chance to engage with College-Board materials designed to prepare them for an eventual Italian AP Exam.

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

  NOTE: NO classes on October 18 (MEA Weekend) and November 29 (Thanksgiving Weekend).

  Course fee does NOT include instructional materials. Please use this link to purchase book Espresso Ragazzi 1, incl. e-book access code.

  NEW ACCELERATED OPTION! This class offers an ACCELERATED OPTION in which students can reinforce and expand upon the previewed materials by practicing conversational communication skills in small groups with the instructor ONLINE via ZOOM during the week for 45 min. (day/time TBD!) This Accelerated Option can be purchased as a "Guest ticket" with the regular enrollment. Weekly Day/Time (for 8 sessions) will be agreed upon via email before the start of the semester.

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• ITALIAN (Advanced/Bilingual Age 9-12) CF25 "I GRANDI"

  • Start
    13 Sep 2025
  •  
    11:15 AM
  • End
    13 Dec 2025
  •  
    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, games, and crafts, all conducted entirely in Italian. We also emphasize contemporary Italian culture, traditional holidays, and geography. 

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

  Use this link to purchase book, Espresso Ragazzi 1 with e-book access code.

  NOTE: NO classes on October 18 (MEA Weekend) and November 29 (Thanksgiving Weekend).
  

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• ITALIAN FOR EARLY ELEMENTARY (Advanced/Bilingual Age 6-9) CF25 "I MEDI"

  • Start
    13 Sep 2025
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    11:15 AM
  • End
    13 Dec 2025
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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.

  Activity Book included!

  NOTE: NO classes on October 18 (MEA weekend) and November 29 (Thanksgiving weekend).

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• ITALIAN for PRE-K - K (Advanced/Bilingual Age 3-5) CF25 "I PICCOLI"

  • Start
    13 Sep 2025
  •  
    11:15 AM
  • End
    13 Dec 2025
  •  
    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. 

  Activity Book included!

  NOTE: NO classes on October 18 (MEA weekend) and November 29 (Thanksgiving weekend).
  

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• From Italy to Minneapolis: Cello Quartet Concert

  • When
    13 Sep 2025
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    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Westminster Presb. Church Hall 1200 S. Marquette Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55403

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  Experience a unique afternoon of Italian artistry as the Cello Quartet of the Youth Orchestra "Luigi Cherubini" visits Minneapolis on their debut U.S. tour.

  Admission

  The concert is free and open to the public. Donations are welcome to support the Italian Cultural Center's mission to promote Italian language and culture in Minnesota.

  Venue and Parking

  Westminster Presbyterian Church Hall

  1200 S. Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403

  Metered street parking is available.

  Underground parking is available for $12 at 95–99 Alice Rainville Pl.

  (Please remove the cars after the event. There is no re-entry to the building once the concert concludes).

  
  

  For more information or questions, please contact Ron Lattin at ron@theitalianculturalcenter.org

  

  Artist & Program Highlights

  Founded by Riccardo Muti in 2004, the “Luigi Cherubini” Youth Orchestra brings together talented young musicians selected through auditions by top European professionals. Named after the renowned composer Luigi Cherubini, the ensemble reflects both a strong Italian identity and a European cultural vision. Members serve for three years, creating a constantly renewed group that bridges conservatoires and the professional music world. With a regular summer residency at the Ravenna Festival and participation in Muti’s Italian Opera Academy, the Cherubini continues to grow in prestige. In 2024, it celebrated its 20th anniversary with major concerts in Vienna and Lucca, both conducted by Muti.

  Composed of four young and talented musicians from the Luigi Cherubini Youth Orchestra—Francesco Angelico, Matteo Bodini, Luca Dondi e Luigi Visco— the cello quartet was formed in 2024 out of their desire to explore and expand the musical possibilities offered by this type of ensemble. Since its inception, the group has performed a variety of programs ranging from the original repertoire for cello quartet to adaptations of classical and operatic works that showcase the virtuosity of the four musicians.

  The concert program combines original repertoire with great masterpieces of Italian opera. The first part features elegant compositions by Fitzenhagen, Goltermann, Klengel, and Sollima, designed to highlight the expressive potential of the quartet. The second part is a tribute to the operatic tradition, with transcriptions for four cellos of famous arias and preludes ranging from Monteverdi to Puccini, including works by Donizetti, Mascagni, Rossini, and a rich selection of pieces by Giuseppe Verdi.

  This program is presented in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago, Orchestra Giovanile Luigi Cherubini and Fondazione Ravenna Manifestazioni.

  
  

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• Italiano per Genitori (Italian for Parents) CF25AF25IPG

  • Start
    20 Sep 2025
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    15 Nov 2025
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    11:00 AM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Italiano per Genitori is a special course for parents whose children are enrolled in ICC's Youth School classes. This course is designed to help parents incorporate practical Italian conversation into daily family life to support your child(ren)'s learning and language use outside the classroom. Each session focuses on essential vocabulary, phrases, and grammar aligned with the Youth School lesson themes - daily routines, meals, making plans, school and friends, seasonal activities, holidays and more - to support you in further building communicative competence at home.

  Session Dates/Times: Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

  • September 20, 27 (NO CLASS on Sept, 13 for first day of Youth School)
  • October 4, 11, 25 (NO CLASS on Oct. 18, Youth School closed for MEA Weekend)
  • November 1, 8, 15 (NO CLASS on November 22, even though YS does meet)

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

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