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Adult Language Courses

2026 CALENDAR 

WINTER TERM: January 12 – March 16

SPRING TERM: April 6 – June 8


NOW offering classes Monday through Thursday, with  morning,  afternoon

and evening sessions-available both IN-PERSON and ONLINE


Advanced Courses

  • Advanced Practice and Consolidation
  • Reading and Conversation
  • Contemporary Female Writers
  • Afro-Italian Authors
  • Voci italiane
  • Realta' Regionali


  • Colori d'Italia
  • Capire l'Italia
  • Contemporary Italian History
  • Contemporary Italian Society
  • Italian Literary Tradition I
  • Italian Literary Tradition II
  • Italian Literary Tradition III

Advanced Practice and Consolidation Courses

Practice and Consolidation (C1)

Practice and Consolidtion (C2)

Course Information:

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

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

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

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

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

For online classes:   

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

For in-person classes:  

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

Refund policy:     

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

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


Upcoming events

  • Caffè e Conversazione - Sat. March 21 AW26CC

    • 21 Mar 2026
    • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    • 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
    Register


    Riscaldatevi! Warm- up with ICC’s once-a-month Afternoon Caffè e Conversazione Series for Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate students (levels A2-B1). We will meet the 3rd Saturday of each month. Come when you can! Sign up for each session separately.

    Open to both MEMBERS and NON-MEMBERS! (Members receive a 20% discount!)

    Upcoming Dates: April 18 and May 16.

    Practice your Italian conversational skills in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Sip un caffè, enjoy un tè caldo, and savor un biscottino or un cornetto alla marmellata while engaging in authentic discussion on variety of topics—all while improving fluency and confidence when speaking Italian.

    Each 60-minute session offers the perfect opportunity to meet others, exchange stories, and practice conversation at the Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate levels. Immerse yourself in Italian culture, make new friends, and experience the joy of authentic conversations in a friendly community of fellow language enthusiasts.  

    Please Note: Cancellations require a minimum of 36 hours’ notice for a refund. (We ask you let us know no later thanThursday evening if you can't attend on Saturday afternoon.)

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  • NEW! ADVANCED-Practice and Consolidation 1 (Livello B1/B2) - Monday Evening AS26PC1

    • 06 Apr 2026
    • 5:30 PM
    • 15 Jun 2026
    • 7:30 PM
    • 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
    • 8
    Register

    This course is designed for Intermediate students who wish to strengthen and consolidate their understanding of previously introduced grammar structures in new contexts. The focus is on developing greater ease and confidence in using verb tenses, combined and relative pronouns, and comparative forms, while applying these structures effectively in real-life communication.

    Students will expand their vocabulary and improve both listening comprehension and speaking skills. The course includes creative supplementary materials that complement the textbook and provide meaningful opportunities to practice and reinforce new concepts.

    By the end of the course, students will be able to use grammar structures more spontaneously and effectively in real-life situations, enhancing their ability to communicate confidently in a variety of everyday contexts.

    Pre-requisite: Intermediate 3

    Cost: $350

    NOTE: NO CLASS ON MAY 25

    If you have not taken any classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level and help determine the most appropriate course for you.

    Please order a copy of your textbook before the first class. The book is available at the following retailers: 
    THE NEW ITALIAN PROJECT 2a – Amazon

    THE NEW ITALIAN PROJECT 2a – MEP Education

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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.

      Show details

    • Adult Upper Intermediate Level 3 - Tuesday Evening AS26UI2

      • 07 Apr 2026
      • 5:30 PM
      • 09 Jun 2026
      • 7:30 PM
      • 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
      • 8
      Register

      Prerequisite: Upper Intermediate 2

      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.

      Please order a copy of your textbook before the first class. The book is available at the following retailers:

      NUOVO ESPRESSO 4 (Book+Interactive e-book) – Amazon

      NUOVO ESPRESSO 4 (Book+Interactive e-book) – Libreria Pino

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

      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.

      Show details

    • Advanced Topics (C1): Capire l'Italia - Tuesday Evening AS26AT

      • 07 Apr 2026
      • 5:30 PM
      • 09 Jun 2026
      • 7:30 PM
      • 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
      • 8
      Register

      Capire l'Italia is an advanced, upper-intermediate communicative course focused on the language and culture of Italy. The course is organized into five thematic units, Customs, Mass Media, Cinema, Society, and Design, which explore fundamental aspects of contemporary Italian language and culture at the turn of the millennium.

      Students seeking to engage in stimulating discussions about Italy’s language and culture will work with sophisticated texts on a variety of topics related to modern Italian society. The goal of the course is to help students expand their vocabulary and improve accuracy when speaking, commenting, questioning, and expressing opinions using a wide range of advanced grammatical structures. At the same time, students will deepen their cultural competence by exploring more complex aspects of Italian history and society.

      Cost: $350

      If you have not taken any classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level and help determine the most appropriate course for you.

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

      Please order a copy of Capire l'Italia e gli italiani (Guerra Edizioni) before the first class. The book is available at the following retailers:

      Capire l'Italia e gli italiani – Amazon

      Capire l'Italia e gli italiani – IBS

      Capire l'Italia e gli italiani – 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.

      Show details

    • NEW! Adult Intermediate 1 (A) - Tuesday evening (AS26B4)

      • 07 Apr 2026
      • 5:30 PM
      • 09 Jun 2026
      • 7:30 PM
      • 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
      • 8
      Register

      In this 10-session, 20-hour course, students will learn to talk about memories and past habits, ask for and give advice, compare people and objects, and make formal requests. The course also explores the Italian healthcare system and workplace conditions. Each class includes discussion of relevant cultural topics.

      Prerequisite: Completion of the New Italian Espresso Beginner/Pre-Intermediate series

      Cost: $350

      If you have not taken any classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level and help determine the most appropriate course for you.

      Please use the links below to order both the textbook and the workbook prior to the first day of class:

      Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO Intermediate/Advance(Book+Ebook)

      Workbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO Intermediate/Advanced 

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

      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.

      Show details

    • NEW! Adult Intermediate 1 (B) - Tuesday evening (AS26B4)

      • 07 Apr 2026
      • 5:30 PM
      • 09 Jun 2026
      • 7:30 PM
      • 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
      • 8
      Register

      In this 10-session, 20-hour course, students will learn to talk about memories and past habits, ask for and give advice, compare people and objects, and make formal requests. The course also explores the Italian healthcare system and workplace conditions. Each class includes discussion of relevant cultural topics.

      Prerequisite: Completion of the New Italian Espresso Beginner/Pre-Intermediate series.

      Cost: $350

      If you have not taken any classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level and help determine the most appropriate course for you.

      Please use the links below to order both the textbook and the workbook prior to the first day of class:

      Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO Intermediate/Advance(Book+Ebook)

      Workbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO Intermediate/Advanced 

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

      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.

      Show details

    • Advanced Topics (C1): Contemporary Italian Society - Wednesday Morning AS26AT

      • 08 Apr 2026
      • 10:00 AM
      • 10 Jun 2026
      • 12:00 PM
      • 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
      • 8
      Register

      Nuovo Magari C1/C2 is a brand-new textbook from one of our favorite publishers. Students will enjoy this advanced, upper-intermediate communicative course focused on contemporary Italy and Italian culture. A wide variety of authentic texts and audiovisual materials serve as a springboard for exploring and discussing key aspects of Italian society in fresh and engaging ways.

      The goal of the course is to help advanced students expand their vocabulary and improve accuracy when speaking, commenting, questioning, and expressing opinions, while also strengthening their cultural competence by engaging with more complex and sophisticated topics of discussion.

      Cost: $350

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

      If you have not taken any classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level and help determine the most appropriate course for you.

      Please order a copy of the book from your preferred bookseller before the first lesson. Below is a sample link for your convenience:

      Nuovo Magari C1/C2   – Amazon (2024 edition; please be sure not to purchase the 2014 edition)

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

      Cancellation & Refund Policy

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

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

      Show details

    • Caffè e Conversazione - Sat. April 18 AW26CC

      • 18 Apr 2026
      • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
      • 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
      Register


      Riscaldatevi! Warm- up with ICC’s once-a-month Afternoon Caffè e Conversazione Series for Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate students (levels A2-B1). We will meet the 3rd Saturday of each month. Come when you can! Sign up for each session separately.

      Open to both MEMBERS and NON-MEMBERS! (Members receive a 20% discount!)

      Upcoming Dates: May 16.

      Practice your Italian conversational skills in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Sip un caffè, enjoy un tè caldo, and savor un biscottino or un cornetto alla marmellata while engaging in authentic discussion on variety of topics—all while improving fluency and confidence when speaking Italian.

      Each 60-minute session offers the perfect opportunity to meet others, exchange stories, and practice conversation at the Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate levels. Immerse yourself in Italian culture, make new friends, and experience the joy of authentic conversations in a friendly community of fellow language enthusiasts.  

      Please Note: Cancellations require a minimum of 36 hours’ notice for a refund. (We ask you let us know no later thanThursday evening if you can't attend on Saturday afternoon.)

      Show details

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