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• Adult Beginner Level 3 - IN PERSON Monday Afternoon AS25B3

  • Start
    31 Mar 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • End
    09 Jun 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
  • Spaces left
    4

  The goal of the course is for students to be able to talk about past events, make predictions and express probability, ask and answer questions about time, weather, locations, and places. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life. 

  Prerequisite: Beginner Level 2

  Cost: $350

  If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level.

  Use these links and order a copy of your text and workbook prior to the first day of class:

  Textbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION Beginner/Pre-Intermediate (BOOK+E-BOOK)                                                                     

  Workbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION Beginner/Pre-Intermediate (WORKBOOK)

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• Adult Beginner Level 4 - IN PERSON Monday Evening AS25B4

  • Start
    31 Mar 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    09 Jun 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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    2

  The goal of the course is for students to talk about future events, recall events that have repeated in the past, discuss one's eating habits, and express opinions on use of technology in daily life.  Each session will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life.

  Prerequisite: Beginner Level 3

  Cost: $350

  If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level.
  

  Use these links and order copies of your text and workbook prior to the first day of class: 

  Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO Beginner/Pre-Intermediate UPDATED EDITION -BOOK + E-BOOK INTERATTIVO

  Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO Beginner/Pre-Intermediate WORKBOOK UPDATED EDITION

  Note: The E-book includes Audio and Videos and interactive exercises used throughout the course. Online Access is good for 14 months, but as long as you are enrolled with ICC you will continue to have free access! The same textbook will be used for our entire series Beginner 1-5.

  If interested, English Grammar for students of Italian is a great reference for differences in English and Italian grammar structures.

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• Adult Beginner Level 5 - IN PERSON Monday Evening AS25B5

  • Start
    31 Mar 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    09 Jun 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
  • Spaces left
    3

  The goal of the course is for students to be able to describe personalities, accept and  refuse invitations, discuss and compare Italian social habits, understand and give recommendations and instructions. Each session will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life.

  Prerequisite: Beginner Level 4

  Cost: $350

  If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP HERE FOR OUR PLACEMENT TEST. An instructor will assess your level.

  Use these links and order copies of your text and workbook prior to the first day of class: 

  Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION -(BOOK + E-BOOK INTERATTIVO)

  Chapters 13-15              

  Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION

  Note: The E-book includes Audio and Videos and interactive exercises used throughout the course. Online Access is good for 14 months, but as long as you are enrolled with ICC you will continue to have free access! The same textbook will be used for our entire series Beginner 1-5.

  If interested, English Grammar for students of Italian is a great reference for differences in English and Italian grammar structures.

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• Adult PRE-Intermediate Level 2 - IN PERSON Monday Evening AS25PI2

  • Start
    31 Mar 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    09 Jun 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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    0

  Prerequisite: Pre-Intermediate 1

  Please contact the school if you have not taken any other classes at ICC before registering. An instructor will assess your level.

  Cost: $350
  

  Use any of these links and order a copy of your textbooks prior to the first day of class:

  Textbook: (This book will be used for ALL 3 levels of our PRE-Intermediate courses!) NUOVO ESPRESSO 2 (Book and Interactive e-book)

  Optional (for additional practice):

  NUOVO ESPRESSO 2 Esercizi supplementari

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• Adult Beginner Level 1 - IN PERSON Monday Evening AS25B1

  • Start
    31 Mar 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    09 Jun 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
  • Spaces left
    0

  In this course, students will learn to introduce themselves, greet others politely and informally, get to know others by asking and sharing information about their place of origin, occupation and free time, as well as how to order in a cafe and a restaurant. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life. 

  Cost: $350

  Please use these links to order a copy of both the text and workbook prior to the first day of class:

  Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO (Beginner/Pre-Intermediate) UPDATED ED. TEXTBOOK + E-BOOK

  Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO (Beginner/Pre-Intermediate) UPDATED ED. WORKBOOK

  Note: The E-book includes Audio and Videos and interactive exercises used throughout the course. Online Access is good for 14 months, but as long as you are enrolled with ICC you will continue to have free access! The same textbook will be used for our entire series Beginner 1-5.

  If interested, English Grammar for students of Italian is a great reference for differences in English and Italian grammar structures.

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• Adult Beginner Level 3 - IN PERSON Tuesday Evening AS25B3

  • Start
    01 Apr 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    03 Jun 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
  • Spaces left
    0

  The goal of the course is for students to be able to talk about past events, make predictions and express probability, ask and answer questions about time, weather, locations, and places. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life. 

  Prerequisite: Beginner Level 2

  Cost: $350

  If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level.

  Use these links and order a copy of your text and workbook prior to the first day of class:

  Textbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION (BOOK+E-BOOK)   Workbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION

  Note: The E-book includes Audio and Videos and interactive exercises used throughout the course. Online Access is good for 14 months, but as long as you are enrolled with ICC you will continue to have free access! The same textbook will be used for our entire series Beginner 1-5.

  If interested, English Grammar for students of Italian is a great reference for differences in English and Italian grammar structures.

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• Italian For Travelers - IN PERSON Tuesday Evening AS25IFT

  • Start
    01 Apr 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    20 May 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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    3

  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 specialized 8-session course - intended for BEGINNER students who are able to digest content and grammar more quickly - 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. 

  Students will immediately engage in dialogues, comprehension activities, delve into a rich and illustrated vocabulary, all while discovering the rules of everyday life in Italy. 

  The textbook, Facilissimo, can be purchased in 2 formats:

  e-book with online audio or  paper version  with CD.

  Please order your preferred format prior to the first class.
  

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• Adult PRE-Intermediate Level 3 - IN PERSON Tuesday Evening AS25PI3

  • Start
    01 Apr 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    03 Jun 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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    3

  Prerequisite: Pre-Intermediate 2

  Cost: $350

  If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level.

  Order a copy of your textbooks prior to the first day of class:

  
  

  Textbook: NUOVO ESPRESSO 2 (Book and Interactive e-book)

  (The same book is used for ALL 3 levels of our PRE-Intermediate courses.)
  

  Optional (for additional practice):

  NUOVO ESPRESSO 2 Esercizi supplementari

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• Adult Beginner Level 2 - IN PERSON Wednesday Evening AS25B2

  • Start
    02 Apr 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    04 Jun 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
  • Spaces left
    2

  The goal of the course is for students to be able to speak more extensively about themselves, their profession, their likes and dislikes. Students will also learn how to handle situations related to ordering at restaurants, shops, ask about prices, clothes, and daily activities. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life.

  Cost: $350
  

  Prerequisite: Beginner Level 1

  If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level.

  Please use these links to order a copy of both the text and workbook prior to the first day of class:

  Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO (Beginner/Pre-Intermediate) UPDATED ED. TEXTBOOK + E-BOOK

  Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO (Beginner/Pre-Intermediate) UPDATED ED. WORKBOOK

  Note: The E-book includes online access to Audio and Videos and interactive exercises used throughout the course. The same textbook will be used for our entire series Beginner 1-5.

  If interested, English Grammar for students of Italian is a great reference for differences in English and Italian grammar structures.

  Show details
• Adult Beginner Level 5 - IN PERSON Wednesday Evening AS25B5

  • Start
    02 Apr 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    04 Jun 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
  • Spaces left
    2

  The goal of the course is for students to be able to describe personalities, accept and  refuse invitations, discuss and compare Italian social habits, understand and give recommendations and instructions. Each session will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life.

  Prerequisite: Beginner Level 4

  Cost: $350

  If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP HERE FOR OUR PLACEMENT TEST. An instructor will assess your level.

  Use these links and order copies of your text and workbook prior to the first day of class: 

  Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION -(BOOK + E-BOOK INTERATTIVO)

  Chapters 13-15              

  Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION

  Note: The E-book includes Audio and Videos and interactive exercises used throughout the course. Online Access is good for 14 months, but as long as you are enrolled with ICC you will continue to have free access! The same textbook will be used for our entire series Beginner 1-5.

  If interested, English Grammar for students of Italian is a great reference for differences in English and Italian grammar structures.

  Show details
• Adult PRE-Intermediate Level 1 - IN PERSON Wednesday Evening AS25PI1

  • Start
    02 Apr 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    04 Jun 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
  • Spaces left
    0

  The goal of the course is for students to be able to talk about memories and past habits, ask/give advice, compare people and objects, and make formal requests. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life.

  Prerequisite: Beginner Level 5 (or permission from the Language Program Director)

  Cost: $350
  

  If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level.

  Use any of these links to order a copy of your textbook prior to the first day of class:

  
  

  Textbook: (This book will be used for ALL 3 levels of our PRE-Intermediate courses!)

  NUOVO ESPRESSO 2 (Book and Interactive e-book) - Amazon

  Optional (for additional practice):

  NUOVO ESPRESSO 2 Esercizi supplementari

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• Adult Beginner Level 2 - IN PERSON Thursday Afternoon AS25B2

  • Start
    03 Apr 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • End
    05 Jun 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
  • Spaces left
    2

  The goal of the course is for students to be able to speak more extensively about themselves, their profession, their likes and dislikes. Students will also learn how to handle situations related to ordering at restaurants, shops, ask about prices, clothes, and daily activities. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life.

  Cost: $350
  

  Prerequisite: Beginner Level 1

  If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level.

  Please use these links to order a copy of both the text and workbook prior to the first day of class:

  Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO (Beginner/Pre-Intermediate) UPDATED ED. TEXTBOOK + E-BOOK

  Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO (Beginner/Pre-Intermediate) UPDATED ED. WORKBOOK

  Note: The E-book includes online access to Audio and Videos and interactive exercises used throughout the course. The same textbook will be used for our entire series Beginner 1-5.

  If interested, English Grammar for students of Italian is a great reference for differences in English and Italian grammar structures.

  Show details
• Adult Beginner Level 1 - IN PERSON Thursday Evening AS25B1

  • Start
    03 Apr 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    05 Jun 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
  • Spaces left
    0

  In this course, students will learn to introduce themselves, greet others politely and informally, get to know others by asking and sharing information about their place of origin, occupation and free time, as well as how to order in a cafe and a restaurant. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life. 

  Cost: $350

  Please use these links to order a copy of both the text and workbook prior to the first day of class:

  Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO (Beginner/Pre-Intermediate) UPDATED ED. TEXTBOOK + E-BOOK

  Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO (Beginner/Pre-Intermediate) UPDATED ED. WORKBOOK

  Note: The E-book includes Audio and Videos and interactive exercises used throughout the course. Online Access is good for 14 months, but as long as you are enrolled with ICC you will continue to have free access! The same textbook will be used for our entire series Beginner 1-5.

  If interested, English Grammar for students of Italian is a great reference for differences in English and Italian grammar structures.

  Show details
• Adult Beginner Level 2 - IN PERSON Thursday Evening AS25B2

  • Start
    03 Apr 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    05 Jun 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
  • Spaces left
    0

  The goal of the course is for students to be able to speak more extensively about themselves, their profession, their likes and dislikes. Students will also learn how to handle situations related to ordering at restaurants, shops, ask about prices, clothes, and daily activities. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life.

  Prerequisite: Beginner Level 1
  

  Cost: $350

  If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level.

  Please use these links to order a copy of both the text and workbook prior to the first day of class:

  Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO (Beginner/Pre-Intermediate) UPDATED ED. TEXTBOOK + E-BOOK

  Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO (Beginner/Pre-Intermediate) UPDATED ED. WORKBOOK

  Note: The E-book includes online access to Audio and Videos and interactive exercises used throughout the course. The same textbook will be used for our entire series Beginner 1-5.

  If interested, English Grammar for students of Italian is a great reference for differences in English and Italian grammar structures.

  Show details
• Adult Beginner Level 3 - IN PERSON Thursday Evening AS25B3

  • Start
    03 Apr 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    05 Jun 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
  • Spaces left
    0

  The goal of the course is for students to be able to talk about past events, make predictions and express probability, ask and answer questions about time, weather, locations, and places. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life. 

  Prerequisite: Beginner Level 2

  Cost: $350

  If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level.

  Use these links and order a copy of your text and workbook prior to the first day of class:

  Textbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION Beginner/Pre-Intermediate (BOOK+E-BOOK)                                                                     

  Workbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION Beginner/Pre-Intermediate (WORKBOOK)

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• Adult Beginner Level 1 - IN PERSON Friday Afternoon AS25B1

  • Start
    04 Apr 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • End
    06 Jun 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
  • Spaces left
    0

  In this course, students will learn to introduce themselves, greet others politely and informally, get to know others by asking and sharing information about their place of origin, occupation and free time, as well as how to order in a cafe and a restaurant. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life. 

  Cost: $350

  Please use these links to order a copy of both the text and workbook prior to the first day of class:

  Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO (Beginner/Pre-Intermediate) UPDATED ED. TEXTBOOK + E-BOOK

  Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO (Beginner/Pre-Intermediate) UPDATED ED. WORKBOOK

  Note: The E-book includes Audio and Videos and interactive exercises used throughout the course. Online Access is good for 14 months, but as long as you are enrolled with ICC you will continue to have free access! The same textbook will be used for our entire series Beginner 1-5.

  If interested, English Grammar for students of Italian is a great reference for differences in English and Italian grammar structures.

  Show details
• PLIDA EXAMS: B1 - September 10, 2025

  • When
    10 Sep 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis MN. 55401
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  Register

  
  

  PLIDA Certification Exams

  Upcoming Session Information

  Certify your Italian language skills, for citizenship, or any other purpose.

  What: PLIDA Exam (Level B1)

  When: Wednesday, September 10, 2025

  Registration Deadline with ICC: Friday, August 22, 2025

  Where: in-person at ICC, 250 Third Avenue N., Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401

  How to Register: Membership with ICC is required to take the PLIDA exam at our exam center. Prior to registering to take the PLIDA exam at ICC, the candidate must enroll with the Società Dante Alighieri at dante.global. You are not required to hold a membership with the SDA in order to take the exam, but when enrolling on dante.global, answer the question according to your status. Be sure to use the same email address to enroll on dante.global that you will use to register for the PLIDA exam with ICC. Detailed instructions are available here.

  Time: (Tentative Schedule)

  9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Ascoltare 40', Leggere 40', e Scrivere 60')

  12:30-3:30 p.m. (Pausa Pranzo)

  3:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. (Parlare – 15' + wait time in between candidates)

  Exact times will be shared with each candidate closer to the exam date.

  Cost: The registration fee for the PLIDA B1 is $210.

  For any questions: contact@theitalianculturalcenter.org

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