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• Celebrate Ferragosto with the ICC

  • When
    17 Aug 2025
  •  
    11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Keller Regional Park: Shelter #5 Golfview 2010 Maplewood Drive, Maplewood, MN 55109

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  Ferragosto is a cherished Italian tradition—a time to take a break from work and enjoy good company, great food, and the beauty of summer.

  Join the Italian Cultural Center for a relaxed celebration of this joyful holiday at the scenic Keller Regional Park. Feel free to come and go anytime between 11:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 17.

  We'll provide watermelon, delicious gelato, and a variety of non-alcoholic beverages to help you stay cool and refreshed. Grilling stations (with charcoal supplied by ICC) will be available. You're invited to bring your own picnic lunch or items to grill, along with your own plates, utensils, and any extras you'd like.

  Unable to bring your own food? No problem—we’ll have a few extra sandwiches and wraps on hand to share.

  This event is open to all—everyone is welcome! Come enjoy a day of good food, beautiful surroundings, and warm community as we celebrate Ferragosto together.

  Questions? Contact Ron Lattin at ron@theitalianculturalcenter.org or call/text 612-272-5312.

  We look forward to celebrating with you!

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

  • Start
    13 Sep 2025
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    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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• 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 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 Grammar and Conversation for T(W)EENS (Age 12+) CF25 "I TEEN"

  • Start
    13 Sep 2025
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    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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    7

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

  • 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 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 (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
  • Spaces left
    6

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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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• GRAMMATICA e CONVERSAZIONE! Advanced 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
  • Spaces left
    8

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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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• Italiano per Genitori (Italian for Parents) AF25IF5

  • Start
    20 Sep 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    15 Nov 2025
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    11:00 AM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
  • Spaces left
    7

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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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