The Italian Cultural Center of Minneapolis/St. Paul upcoming events

ADVANCED-Practice and Consolidation 1B - Level B1/B2 - Monday Evening AF26PC1 (14 Sep 2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

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: Practiice and Consolidation 1

Tuition: $375

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.

Inside Italy Today: Language, Culture & Society (C1) - Tuesday Morning AF26AT (15 Sep 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Explore contemporary Italy while refining your advanced Italian communication skills. Designed for B2 to C1 learners, this course combines lively discussion with authentic materials, including journalism, literature, podcasts, film, and other media, to strengthen your language skills while deepening your understanding of Italian society today.

Each lesson explores engaging, current topics that shape life in Italy. You will expand your vocabulary, refine advanced grammar, and develop greater precision and fluency in speaking. The emphasis is on meaningful communication, helping you express ideas clearly, participate confidently in discussions, and communicate with nuance and sophistication.

Tuition: $375

Prerequisite: Contemporary Italian Society(or permission from the Director)

If you have not taken classes at ICC before, please register for our PLACEMENT TEST. An instructor will assess your proficiency and recommend the course that best matches your level.

Please order a copy of the textbook from your preferred bookseller before the first class. A sample link is provided below for your convenience:

Nuovo Magari C1/C2 - Amazon (2024 edition. Please be sure to purchase the 2024 edition, not the 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.

Advanced Italian (C2): Lingua e Cultura - Tuesday Evening AF26AT (15 Sep 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Take your Italian beyond basic fluency through authentic language, meaningful conversation, and cultural exploration. Designed for advanced learners, this course is built around Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 4 and enriched with contemporary texts, audio, and video from Italy today.

You will refine your comprehension and develop the ability to express complex ideas with greater ease and confidence through engaging discussions and practical activities. Each lesson integrates reading, listening, and conversation while strengthening advanced grammar, expanding vocabulary, and exploring the cultural nuances that make Italian sound natural. You will gain a deeper understanding of how Italians communicate in different contexts and build the confidence to participate comfortably in both formal and informal situations.

Tuition: $375

Prerequisite: Capire l'Italia (or permission from the Director)

If you have not taken classes at ICC before, please register for our PLACEMENT TEST. An instructor will assess your proficiency and recommend the course that best matches your level.

Required textbooks

Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 4, Libro dello studente

Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 4, 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.

ONLINE Advanced Practice & Consolidation (Livello C1) w/ Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 3 - Tuesday Evening AF26PC3 (15 Sep 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

In this course of the "Advanced Practice and Consolidation" series, designed for students at or close to the C1 level, we will continue to review (practice) and reinforce (consolidate) language skills at the Upper Intermediate level while working towards a more Advanced level of accuracy and fluency. Students will CONTINUE the textbook Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 3 as they study grammar structures in greater depth and more nuanced detail, and increase vocabulary to discuss socio-cultural topics relevant in contemporary Italy.

Prerequisite: a previous iteration of Advanced Practice and Consolidation at the C1 level (or permission from the Director)

Tuition: $375

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 the textbook and workbook before the first class. Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 3 TEXTBOOK (+ versione interattiva) 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.

ONLINE-Discover Modern Italian Literature - Wednesday Morning AF26RC (16 Sep 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Experience the voices, stories, and culture of modern Italy through literature and conversation. This course explores twentieth-century Italian literature using Racconti del Novecento as the primary text.

Read engaging short stories by influential Italian authors while discovering the historical and cultural contexts that shaped their work. Authentic materials, including videos and supplementary readings, enrich each topic and provide broader linguistic and cultural perspectives.

Each reading becomes an opportunity to build your Italian through guided discussions, vocabulary expansion, and focused language practice. Along the way, you'll strengthen your fluency, deepen your understanding of Italian culture, and appreciate the richness and beauty of authentic literary Italian.

Tuition: $295

If you have not taken classes at ICC before, please register for our PLACEMENT TEST. An instructor will assess your Italian proficiency and recommend the course that best matches your level.

Please purchase a copy of Racconti del Novecento: Realtà regionali from your preferred bookseller before the first class. A sample purchasing link is provided below for your convenience.
Racconti Del Novecento - Realtà Regionali.

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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.

ONLINE Advanced Practice & Consolidation w/ Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 3 - Wednesday Evening AF26PC3 (16 Sep 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

In this course of the "Advanced Practice and Consolidation" series, designed for students at the B2 level or above. We will continue to practice and consolidate language skills at the Upper Intermediate/Advanced level, working towards a more Advanced level of accuracy and fluency. Students will continue with the textbook Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 3 to further internalize familiar grammar structures, understand more nuanced detail of when and why to use them, and to increase ease and automaticity. Students will also focus on improving vocabulary in order to discuss numerous socio-cultural topics relevant in contemporary Italy.

Prerequisite: A previous iteration of Practice and Consolidation (B2 or above)

Tuition: $375

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 both the textbook and workbook before the first class:

Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 3 TEXTBOOK (+ versione interattiva)

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.