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Adult Language Courses

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Beginner/Pre Intermediate Courses

Beginner/Pre Intermediate (Basic User A1, A2) Click on the link  for definitions of proficiency levels

Course sequence:

Beginner 1 (A1)

Beginner 2 (A1)

Beginner 3 (A1)

Beginner 4 (A1)

Beginner 5 (A1-A2)

Pre-Intermediate 1 (A2)

Pre-Intermediate 2 (A2)

Pre-Intermediate 3 (A2)


2024  CALENDAR

SPRING TERM: April 8 through June 12

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SUMMER TERM: June 24 through August 28

Theme-based and reading classes

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FALL TERM: September 16 through November 20



Upcoming events

  • PLACEMENT TEST

    • 01 Jan 2022
    • 31 Dec 2024
    • ONLINE
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    Placement Test

    Not sure in which class to register? Complete this placement test.*

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

    Register and email the completed test to: annaolivero@theitalianculturalcenter.org, Director of Adult Language Program. You will be contacted to schedule a Zoom meeting to discuss the results of the test, your oral skills, and which class best fits your language needs.

    * This test is recommended for those who have some knowledge of Italian and are registering for our classes for the first time. Students registering for Beginner 1 and current students don't need to take this test.  











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  • CONVERSAZIONE! AS24C

    • 23 May 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    • IN PERSON , Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Ave N., suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
    • 1
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    Refine your Italian conversational skills in a welcoming and relaxed setting.

    Immerse yourself in lively discussions led by a native instructor alongside your classmates during an hour-and-a-half casual conversation session.

    Experience the warmth of camaraderie as you and other passionate language enthusiasts exchange stories, pose questions and delight in conversing in Italian.

    Ti aspettiamo!

    Prerequisite: Pre-Intermediate 2 and above

    Next conversation sessions: June 6, June 13

    All workshops must be canceled a minimum of 72 hours in advance to receive a refund less an administrative fee.

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  • CINEFORUM - Il Medico Della Mutua - Alberto Sordi

    • 07 Jun 2024
    • 5:30 PM
    • Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Ave N., 6th floor, Minneapolis, MN 55401
    • 37
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    IL MEDICO DELLA MUTUA

    Year:1968

    Directed by: Luigi Zampa

    Cast: Alberto Sordi, Evelyn Stewart, Ida Galli, Bice Valori.

    Doctor Guido Tersilli, a young medical graduate in Rome, wants to open his own practice. To make money, he joins a health insurance scheme where the more patients he has, the more he earns. However, he faces challenges with patients demanding unnecessary treatments.

    The film was the highest-grossing film in Italy in the 1968-69 season and, in 2008, was included on the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage's 100 Italian Films to be saved list, a list of 100 films that "have changed the collective memory of the country between 1942 and 1978.

    Alberto Sordi won a David di Donatello and a Globo d'Oro as Best Actor. 

    Secure your tickets now and prepare for an entertaining and joyful evening! ️The Cineforum movies will be in Italian with English subtitles.    

    The movie will follow an Italian-style aperitivo.

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



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

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

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  • SERATA DI GIOCHI! Board Game Night Extravaganza in Italian!

    • 20 Jun 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Avenue N., Minneapolis, MN 55401
    • 8
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    Join us for a board game night for Italian language students. 

    A native instructor will lead a small group (maximum of 8 people) through two exciting and creative games: Dixit and Code Names, all played in italiano!

    This event offers a fantastic opportunity to practice your speaking skills, unleash your imagination, and enjoy the company of fellow students in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. Plus, you can savor a glass of Prosecco while you play.

    Don't miss out on this engaging and fun language-learning experience!

    Proficiency levels from Beginner 3 to Intermediate 3 are welcome.

    All workshops must be cancelled a minimum of 72 hours in advance to receive a refund less an administrative fee.

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  • LEGGIAMO! - Guided Reading in Italian - Pre-Intermediate AU24LI_A2

    • 24 Jun 2024
    • 4:15 PM
    • 26 Aug 2024
    • 5:15 PM
    • Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Avenue N., Suite 625, Minneapolis MN 55401
    • 8
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    Leggiamo!

    Guided Reading in Italian

    Pre-intermediate level

    This class offers the opportunity to read an accessible Italian text and talk about the story. We will look at structures and colloquial expressions that enrich the knowledge of Italian and will use them in conversation.

    Prerequisite: pre-intermediate proficiency level (A2)

    Purchase the book  before beginning of class:

    Una Canzone per Cinque: love, music, and fame!







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  • Beginning Italian For Travelers - Tuesday Evening AU24IFT

    • 25 Jun 2024
    • 5:30 PM
    • 27 Aug 2024
    • 7:30 PM
    • Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
    • 0
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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 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 prior the first class:

    "Facilissimo" is available on Amazon or Applause Learning (paper version)

     Facilissimo (ebook version)



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  • UNLEASH THE MAGIC OF ITALIAN PRONUNCIATION - Tuesday evening AU24P

    • 25 Jun 2024
    • 5:30 PM
    • 27 Aug 2024
    • 7:30 PM
    • Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
    • 7
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    Are you looking to unlock the melodic beauty of Italian? Want to wow your friends with flawless Italian pronunciation?

    Look no further! Introducing our entertaining and immersive Italian pronunciation class, where learning becomes an enchanting adventure! 

    Immerse yourself in this 10-week phonetic mastery and accent refinement journey, designed to guide students toward speaking Italian with remarkable authenticity!

    Prerequisite: Beginner Level 3 and above

    Use this link and purchase the textbook prior to beginning of class:

    Fonetica pratica della lingua italiana


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  • GRAMMAR WORKSHOP - Verbi Al Presente AU24VP

    • 26 Jun 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Ave N., Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
    • 8
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    Verbi al presente

    How to describe current events

    Join us for a two hour workshop focused on how to express yourself when  describing current events and plans by reviewing verbi al presente. Led by a native instructor, students will practice regular/irregular, as well as modal verbs in meaningful contexts.

    Prerequisite: Beginning Level 1


    All courses must be cancelled at least 72 hours in advance to qualify for a refund, less an administrative fee.



     
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Course Information:
  • Classes are offered once per week for ten weeks. Cost: $330
  • All students must hold active ICC memberships.
  • Adult classes are for students who are 18 or older.
  • Attendance of 70% of the classes and the passing of a test are required to continue to the next level
  • Punctuality towards class starting time is kindly required to avoid class disruption
  • The ICC requires a minimum of 4 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 prior to 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 classes 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 a $10 registration fee, prior to the start of the first lesson in the session.
  • Students can withdraw from the course prior to 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 advised. If a student must miss class, for any reason, s/he will not qualify for reimbursement or an individual makeup class.

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