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Youth Language Classes (Age 3- 17)

Beginner/Pre Intermediate Courses: Saturdays from 10-11 a.m.


2024 CALENDAR

Fall Term:  Sept. 14 - Dec 14 (NO CLASS on Oct. 19 & Nov. 30)

Cost: $280 for the first child, $240 for the second (or third, etc.) child.

2025 Spring Term: TBD


Course Information:

The Beginner/Intermediate track is designed for students with little to no exposure to Italian outside of class. The 60-minute weekly lessons are conducted by university-educated instructors with native fluency in Italian and emphasize the gradual and progressive acquisition of basic speaking, listening comprehension, reading, writing, and grammar skills as students advance through the program. 



Upcoming events

    • 14 Sep 2024
    • 10:00 AM
    • 14 Dec 2024
    • 11:00 AM
    • Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
    • 1


    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.

    Please note that no class will be on October 19 and November 30.
    • 14 Sep 2024
    • 10:00 AM
    • 14 Dec 2024
    • 11:00 AM
    • Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
    • 1


    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.

    Please note that no class will be on October 19 and November 30.
    • 14 Sep 2024
    • 10:00 AM
    • 14 Dec 2024
    • 11:00 AM
    • Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
    • 0
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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.

    Please note that no class will be on October 19 and November 30.

    • 14 Sep 2024
    • 10:00 AM
    • 14 Dec 2024
    • 11:00 AM
    • Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
    • 3


    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.

    Please note that no class will be on October 19 and November 30.

    • 22 Sep 2024
    • 2:00 PM
    • 14 Dec 2024
    • 3:30 PM
    • Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
    • 8

    INTRODUCING our NEW Accelerated Kids' Course!

    This class meets for 90-minutes IN-PERSON on Saturdays from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. This faster-paced track is designed for students (Age 9 and older) who are highly motivated and capable of completing practice assignments at home. It's also ideal for bilingual students who already speak another language and want to strengthen their understanding of Italian spelling and grammar.

    Our Accelerated course is a comprehensive program that focuses on teaching the fundamentals of Italian grammar while building students' speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing skills. The course offers a well-rounded learning experience by successfully weaving together culture and language, ensuring that students learn the language and gain a deeper understanding of Italian culture.

    After each lesson, families will receive an email summary of the pages and activities covered in class. This will help you keep track of your child's progress and guide them in completing the practice and review assignments for the following week.

    Please note that there will be NO CLASS on October 19 and November 30.

    CLICK HERE to purchase the Espresso Ragazzi 1 textbook with an interactive e-book.

    Note: We will use the Espresso Ragazzi 1 book exercises and online activities, so please ensure you purchase this version, which includes the e-book. GRAZIE!

    • 28 Sep 2024
    • 11:30 AM
    • 23 Nov 2024
    • 12:15 PM
    • Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
    • 4


    Immerse your child in the beauty of the Italian language and culture through our interactive Storytime sessions and delightful social activities!

    The Italian Cultural Center Youth School invites families, including parents and grandparents with toddlers aged 6 months to 3 years, to join us for a series of 8 informal and intergenerational gatherings on Saturday mornings from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m . (September 28 - November 23).

    Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to spark your child's curiosity and lay the foundation for multilingualism! Starting Saturday, September 28, experience Storytime and social bonding.

    Toddler Classes are FREE for all ICC Members.

    Maximum 10 children. No class on October 19 and November 30.

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