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• PLACEMENT TEST

  • Start
    01 Jan 2022
  • End
    31 Dec 2024
  • Location
    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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• EDUCATIONAL TRIP 2024 - TORINO

  • Start
    20 Jan 2024
  • End
    15 Sep 2024
  • Location
    Torino
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  This year, ICC will take you to Torino, a hidden gem off-the-beaten path. Nested in the northwestern region of Piedmont, famous for its alpine ski resorts and home of the white truffle and some of the best red Italian wines (Barolo, Barbaresco, Dolcetto, Barbera),  Torino offers a unique blend of art, culture and quality food experiences. 

  
  

  Torino has been described as Italy’s most elegant city, with its Baroque and Art Deco architecture featuring a fascinating historic center with grand squares, cobbled streets, and art nouveau cafes. For centuries, Torino was the seat of the royal Savoy family and from 1861 to 1865 it was Italy’s first capital. Torino is also known for its amazing museums and for being the birthplace of Italian Cinema and the Aperitivo!

  
  

  Astrid Garino, President of ICC and a native of Torino will accompany you on the journey.

  
  

  DATES:  October 12 to October 26, 2024

  Our package includes:  
  

  • Accomodation in a 4-star boutique hotel in historic downtown Torino (14 nights) 
  • Italian language lessons 15h/|week at an accredited language school
    
  • Two extra 1.5h special sessions on Italian Cinema 
    
  • Historic downtown city tour with guide
  • Aperitivi, Pranzi e Cene as described 
    
  • Wine Tastings
    
  • Chocolate Tasting 
    
  • Guided visits to select museums and royal residences 
    
  • Excursion to the ancient abbey Sacra di San Michele
  • Day trip to the Langhe region 

  For a detailed description of the program click here 

  RATES

  	DOUBLE occupancy	SINGLE occupancy
  CLASSIC room	$4,135	$4,830
  DELUXE room	$4,370	$5,140

  
  

  (Single occupancy includes a $695 supplement fee for a Classic room and a $850 supplement fee for aDeluxe room ) 

  
  

  REGISTRATION OPENS  January 20, 2024

  Registration fee:  $500 (non refundable)

  First half of the balance due by March 1st, 2024

  Balance due by June 15, 2024

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   A presentation of the program will be offered on

   Sunday 18 February 2023, 2:00 -3:30 PM 

   At the Italian Cultural Center

  To register for the presentation click here 

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• GIFT CERTIFICATES: Give the Gift of Italian Culture!

  • Start
    18 Mar 2024
  • End
    31 Dec 2024
  • Location
    ONLINE

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  Give the Gift of Italian Culture!

  Italian Cultural Center Gift Certificates

  We are  happy to offer gift certificates for membership and classes at the ICC. 

  Giving a membership or language class as a present to your close friends and family is a unique and wonderful way to spread the joy of the Italian experience and to introduce them to a vibrant community of Italian native speakers, Italophiles  and millennia of Italian art, literature, culture and daily life. It truly is a gift that keeps on giving.

  Certificates available include:

  -> Individual Membership

  -> Family Membership

  -> One term language class at any level (ages 18 and older). Membership is required to enroll in language classes.

  A perfect gift at any time of the year, and for any occasion, to say "Benvenuto" to the singular experience of all things Italian.

  Grazie mille!

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• IL CIRCOLO LETTERARIO / Il Piemonte: terra di re e di scrittori (Piedmont: a land of kings and writers)

  • When
    22 Aug 2024
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Ave N., Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Il Piemonte: terra di re e di scrittori
  (Piedmont: a land of kings and writers)

  We invite you to join us for an authentic Turinese literary event! We will begin with a Merenda Sinoira, a traditional late afternoon meal from Piedmont, featuring a delightful assortment of sweet and savory treats, including local cheeses, cured meats, bread and wine.

  Following the meal, we will delve into the rich literary heritage of Italy with a presentation. The Circolo Letterario series, led by Pieranna Garavaso at the Italian Cultural Center, continues with a discussion on "Piemonte: terra di re e di scrittori."

  

  This northern region of Italy has played a central role in the Risorgimento, the historical period that led to Italy's unification as a single nation.

  In this Circolo, we will start with a brief history of the 18th—and 19th-century Piedmont region, highlighting the role of the royal family of the Savoias and the origins of some of Italy's most influential publishers.

  We will then focus on a selection of well-known literary works by writers from this region, including the first Italian feminist, Sibilla Aleramo, the partisan Beppe Fenoglio, and writers such as Natalia Ginzburg and Primo Levi, whose lives were deeply affected by the anti-Jewish laws during World War II.  

  Additionally, we will discuss some finalists of the 2024 edition of the literary award Premio Strega, such as Dario Voltolini and Raffaella Romagnolo.

  Writers from Piedmont have distinguished themselves both nationally and internationally. We hope this Circolo will enrich your understanding of this beautiful part of Italy.

  

  Pieranna Garavaso is native Italian and came to the US to earn a PhD in Philosophy (at the U of Nebraska Lincoln). She taught Philosophy at the University of Minnesota Morris for 34 years. She was awarded the UMN Morris Alumni Association Teaching Award (2003), the Horace T. Morse Alumni Association Undergraduate Teaching Award (2004) and the UMN Morris Faculty Research Award (2017). Her areas of research include History of Analytic Philosophy, Philosophy of Mathematics, and Feminist Philosophies.  She has published articles in Italian and English and authored, co-authored or edited several books; the last collection she has edited is the Bloomsbury Companion to Analytic Feminism (2018).  As Emerita/retired she plans to devote more time to reading and discussing Italian literature.

  
  

  In 2021, ICC was appointed Presidio Letterario of the Società Dante Alighieri (DA), one of the most important Italian institutions for the promotion and appreciation of Italian language and culture since 1889. ICC is now part of a network of cultural centers in Italy and abroad promoting events and initiatives related to Italian literature. Since 2009 DA has officially been part of the jury of Premio Strega, the most prestigious Italian literary award.

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• ICC Youth School OPEN HOUSE in the North Loop

  • When
    07 Sep 2024
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    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401

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  Join us for an OPEN HOUSE to celebrate the 1st anniversary of the re-opening of the ICC Youth School in the North Loop!

  We are excited to welcome you to our vibrant community and showcase all the beautiful things we offer; this is a fantastic opportunity to:

  • Meet our dedicated team: Get to know our passionate teachers, interns and director, and hear about our course offerings. They are all committed to providing an enriching educational experience.
  • Discover our course offerings: Learn about the diverse Italian language courses available for kids and teens. Whether your child is a beginner or looking to advance their skills, we have the perfect class.
  • Connect with Italophile parents: Engage with other parents who share your love for Italian culture and language. Build a supportive network and exchange tips and experiences.
  • Enjoy Italian treats: Savor a delicious caffè e un biscottino in one of our beautiful classrooms located in the North Loop. Experience a little taste of Italy right here in our school.
  • Explore our library: Check out our expansive collection of books and films. Our library is a treasure trove of Italian literature and cinema that can provide endless learning opportunities.
  • Register for special events: Sign up early for several exclusive family events this Fall. From cultural festivals to language workshops, we have exciting activities planned that you will want to attend.

  This is a family-friendly, inclusive, and FREE event. We are eager to answer questions about our Italian classes for kids and teens. Bring the whole family and join us in celebrating this special milestone.

  We look forward to seeing you there! 

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• ITALIAN Beginner/Intermediate Age 6 - 9 - CF24

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

  NO CLASS on October 19 and November 30

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• ITALIAN Beginner/Intermediate Age 3-6 - CF24

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

  NO CLASS on October 19 and November 30

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• ITALIAN Beginner/Intermediate Age 9-12 - CF24

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

  NO CLASS on October 19 and November 30

  
  

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• ITALIAN Beginner/Intermediate Teens - CF24

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

  NO CLASS on October 19 and November 30

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• ITALIAN Advanced/Bilingual Teens - CF24

  • Start
    14 Sep 2024
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    11:15 AM
  • End
    14 Dec 2024
  •  
    12:15 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Explore our engaging 60-minute, in-person, full-immersion lesson for high school students with exposure to Italian or the opportunity to hear Italian at home.

  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 and following an age-appropriate textbook. After each lesson, families will receive an email summary of the topics and activities covered in class, along with specific exercise suggestions to practice the material during the week.

  NO CLASS on October 19 and November 30
  

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• ITALIAN Advanced/Bilingual Age 6-9 - CF24

  • Start
    14 Sep 2024
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    11:15 AM
  • End
    14 Dec 2024
  •  
    12:15 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Explore our engaging 60-minute in-person lessons, designed for early elementary school children (1st-3rd graders) who want to immerse themselves in the Italian language or who have Italian-speaking backgrounds at home.

  These sessions aim to boost students' confidence in speaking and listening comprehension while introducing them to fundamental reading and writing skills in Italian. Activities are diverse and include interactive elements such as singing, dancing, acting, role-playing, and educational games.

  Following each lesson, families will receive a comprehensive email summary detailing the topics and activities covered during class. Additionally, we provide tailored suggestions for supplementary materials to facilitate continued practice and reinforcement of learning throughout the week.

  NO CLASS on October 19 and November 30

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• ITALIAN Advanced/Bilingual Age 3-6 - CF24

  • Start
    14 Sep 2024
  •  
    11:15 AM
  • End
    14 Dec 2024
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    12:15 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Join us for a 60-minute, in-person, full-immersion lesson designed for preschool kids and kindergarteners who have previous exposure to Italian and the opportunity to hear Italian at home.

  These lessons will focus on vocabulary building and oral communication skills through interactive songs, stories, games, and imaginative play. We will 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. This email will include links to the music, online games, or videos used in class, giving families the option to reinforce the material at home throughout the week. 

  NO CLASS on October 19 and November 30
  

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• ITALIAN Advanced/Bilingual Age 9-12 - CF24

  • Start
    14 Sep 2024
  •  
    11:15 AM
  • End
    14 Dec 2024
  •  
    12:15 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Join our 60-minute, in-person, full-immersion Italian lesson designed for Upper Elementary and Middle School students with prior exposure to Italian or the opportunity to hear Italian at home.

  In this engaging course, students will:

  • Focus on vocabulary building and oral communication skills
  • Practice reading, writing, pronunciation, and spelling
  • Expand 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.

  NO CLASS on October 19 and November 30
  

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• ONLINE PRACTICE and CONSOLIDATION 2 - Monday Evening AF24PC3

  • Start
    16 Sep 2024
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    5:30 PM
  • End
    18 Nov 2024
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    ZOOM Online Course
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  In this class, students will review and reinforce their language skills at the upper-intermediate level while exploring cultural topics related to contemporary Italy.

  We will revisit the previously studied grammar structures in detail and practice them thoroughly.

  Prerequisite: Practice and Consolidation 1

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

  Use this link below to order your textbook before the first day of class: Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 2b 

  
  

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• IN PERSON Adult Beginner Level 2 - Monday Evening AF24B2

  • Start
    16 Sep 2024
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    5:30 PM
  • End
    18 Nov 2024
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  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

  Please contact the school if you have not taken any other classes at ICC before registering. 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 INTERATTIVO

                          The E-BOOK contains audios and videos.

                          Please note: duration of access to E-book 14 months                                                         

  Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

   

  
  

  
  

  
  

   

  
  

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• IN PERSON Adult Intermediate Level 2 - Monday Evening AF24I2

  • Start
    16 Sep 2024
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    5:30 PM
  • End
    18 Nov 2024
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    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building, Suite 625, 250 Third Avenue N., Mpls. 55401 MN
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  The goal of this course is for the student to be able to communicate about events of the past, working on when and how to use the different past tenses, and to express feelings, emotions. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life.

  Prerequisite: Intermediate Level 1

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

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

  NUOVO ESPRESSO 3 (BOOK + INTERACTIVE E-BOOK) 

  The E-Book contains all audios and videos. Duration of access to E-book: 14 months 

  Note: the textbook includes homework exercises (with keys)

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

   

  
  

  
  

  
  

   

  
  

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• IN PERSON Adult Pre Intermediate Level 2 - Monday Evening AF24PI2

  • Start
    16 Sep 2024
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    5:30 PM
  • End
    18 Nov 2024
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    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N., Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  The goal of this course is for students to be able to give recommendations, express needs and desires, provide opinions, and talk about work, health, food, and sports. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life.

  Prerequisite: Pre-Intermediate Level 1

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

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

  Textbook:

  NUOVO ESPRESSO 2 (BOOK + WORKBOOK + INTERACTIVE E-BOOK)

  Please note: duration of access to E-book 14 months

  
  

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  NUOVO ESPRESSO 2 - Esercizi supplementari 

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• IN PERSON Adult Beginner Level 5 - Monday Evening AF24B5

  • Start
    16 Sep 2024
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    5:30 PM
  • End
    18 Nov 2024
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  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

  Please contact the school if you have not taken any other classes at ICC before registering. 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

  The E-BOOK contains audios and videos.

  Please note: duration of access to E-book 14 months    

                                               

  Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• IN PERSON Adult Beginning Level 3 - Monday Evening AF24B3

  • Start
    16 Sep 2024
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    5:30 PM
  • End
    18 Nov 2024
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    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  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

  Please contact the school if you have not taken any other classes at ICC before registering. 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)

                       The E-BOOK contains audios and videos.

                       Please note: duration of access to E-book 14 months                                                                      

  Workbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

   

   

   

   

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• IN PERSON Adult Beginning Level 2 - Tuesday Evening AF24B2

  • Start
    17 Sep 2024
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    5:30 PM
  • End
    19 Nov 2024
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    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  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

  Please contact the school if you have not taken any other classes at ICC before registering. 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 INTERATTIVO

  The E-BOOK contains audios and videos.

  Duration of access to E-book : 14 months                                                         

  Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

   

  
  

  
  

  
  

   

  
  

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• IN PERSON Adult Pre-Intermediate Level 1 - Tuesday Evening AF24PI1

  • Start
    17 Sep 2024
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    5:30 PM
  • End
    19 Nov 2024
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    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  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

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

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

  Textbook: NUOVO ESPRESSO 2 (BOOK + INTERACTIVE E-BOOK)

  The E-Book contains audios and videos. 

  Duration of access to E-book: 14 months 

  Note: the textbook includes the workbook (with keys)

  For additional practice: 

  NUOVO ESPRESSO 2 - Esercizi supplementari 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• IN PERSON Adult Intermediate Level 1 - Tuesday Evening AF24I1

  • Start
    17 Sep 2024
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    5:30 PM
  • End
    19 Nov 2024
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    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis MN 55401
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  The goal of the course is for the student to be able to express surprise, doubt, agreement/disagreement, preferences, and emotions.  Students will learn how to make assumptions, apologize, and invite a person to join in an activity.  Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life.

  Prerequisite: Pre-Intermediate 3

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

  Use this link and order a copy of your text prior to the first day of class:

  NUOVO ESPRESSO 3 BOOK + INTERACTIVE E-BOOK

               The E-Book contains all audios and videos.

               Duration of access to E-book: 14 months 

  The textbook includes homework exercises (with keys) for each chapter.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• IN PERSON Adult Beginner Level 1 Tuesday Evening AF24B1

  • Start
    17 Sep 2024
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    5:30 PM
  • End
    19 Nov 2024
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    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  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. 
  

  
  

  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 INTERATTIVO

  
  

  The E-BOOK contains audios and videos.

  Please note: duration of access to E-book 14 months                                                  

  Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION

  We also suggest to purchase English Grammar for students of Italian as a reference for differences in English and Italian grammar structures

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

   

  
  

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• IN PERSON Colori d'Italia - Tuesday Evening AF24CI

  • Start
    17 Sep 2024
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    5:30 PM
  • End
    19 Nov 2024
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Students will engage with authentic material focused on different emotions (fear, shock, love, hate, laughter, to name a few) and presented in various cultural and sociolinguistic contexts. The goal of the course is for the student to express opinions precisely and thoroughly, use accurate and appropriate vocabulary, and participate in discussions while practicing advanced grammatical structures. 

  Pre-requisite: Advanced 3

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

  Textbook: Colori d'Italia

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

   

  
  

  
  

  
  

   

  
  

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• ONLINE Practice & Consolidation 3 - Tuesday evening AF24PC3

  • Start
    17 Sep 2024
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    5:30 PM
  • End
    19 Nov 2024
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    7:30 PM
  • Location
    ZOOM online course
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  In the third course of the "Practice and Consolidation" series, students continue to review and reinforce their language skills at the upper Intermediate level while working on cultural topics related to contemporary Italy. Grammar structures previously studied will be addressed in their nuances and practiced more in depth.

  Prerequisite: Practice and Consolidation #2

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

  Textbook will be communicated shortly.                                            

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• ONLINE Raccontare il Novecento - Reading and Conversation - Wednesday Morning AF24RC

  • Start
    18 Sep 2024
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    9:45 AM
  • End
    20 Nov 2024
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    11:45 AM
  • Location
    ZOOM meeting
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  This class is for students who are at Upper Intermediate Level (B2). Students will deepen their knowledge about authors and their literary works of the 20th century while practicing reading and conversational skills at the B2 proficiency level.

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

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

  Raccontare il Novecento  Capitoli 9-16

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• IN PERSON Adult Beginner Level 4 sec.B - Wednesday Evening AF24B4

  • Start
    18 Sep 2024
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    5:30 PM
  • End
    20 Nov 2024
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    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  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

  Please contact the school if you have not taken any other classes at ICC before registering. 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 10-12

                          The E-BOOK contains audios and videos.

                          Please note: duration of access to E-book 14 months                                                  

  Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• IN PERSON Adult Upper Intermediate Level 1 - Wednesday Evening AF24UI1

  • Start
    18 Sep 2024
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    5:30 PM
  • End
    20 Nov 2024
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    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis MN 55401
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  The goal of the course is to be able to critique opinions, express regret, surprise,  disbelief, and report about historical facts. Cultural aspects of Italian life will be discussed in each session.

  Prerequisite: Bridge Class #1

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

  Use this link and order a copy of your textbook prior to the first day of class:

  NUOVO ESPRESSO 4 + EBOOK INTERACTIVE - it includes textbook+workbook, plus access to e-book (license duration for e-book: 14 months)

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• IN PERSON Adult Beginner Level 4 sec A - Wednesday Evening AF24B4

  • Start
    18 Sep 2024
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    5:30 PM
  • End
    20 Nov 2024
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  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

  Please contact the school if you have not taken any other classes at ICC before registering. 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 10-12

                          The E-BOOK contains audios and videos.

                          Please note: duration of access to E-book 14 months                                                  

  Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• IN PERSON Adult Beginner Level 1 Wednesday Evening AF24B1

  • Start
    18 Sep 2024
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    5:30 PM
  • End
    20 Nov 2024
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  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. 
  

  
  

  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 INTERATTIVO

  
  

  The E-BOOK contains audios and videos.

  Please note: duration of access to E-book 14 months                                                  

  Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION

  We also suggest to purchase English Grammar for students of Italian as a reference for differences in English and Italian grammar structures

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

   

  
  

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• IN PERSON Adult Beginner Level 3 - Wednesday Evening AF24B3

  • Start
    18 Sep 2024
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    5:30 PM
  • End
    20 Nov 2024
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    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  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

  Please contact the school if you have not taken any other classes at ICC before registering.  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)

                       The E-BOOK contains audios and videos.

                       Please note: duration of access to E-book 14 months                                                                      

  Workbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

   

   

   

   

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• ONLINE Bridge to Upper Intermediate - Wednesday Evening AF24BR1

  • Start
    18 Sep 2024
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    5:30 PM
  • End
    20 Nov 2024
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    7:30 PM
  • Location
    ZOOM MEETING
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  Before proceeding to Upper Intermediate 1, students have the opportunity to reinforce the most important grammatical structures covered in previous Intermediate levels to become more confident in speaking and writing. Students will engage in meaningful conversational topics with classmates and the instructor to increase ease and automaticity in conversation.

  Pre-requisite: Intermediate 3

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

  If you do not already have the text Nuovo Espresso 3, you have the option of ordering the e-book  version, which will give you sample sentences and structures, as well as practice activities to help prepare for each lesson's conversation topics.

  LINK: NUOVO ESPRESSO 3 - E-book

  
  

  
  

   

  
  

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• IN PERSON - MASTER THE ITALIAN PRONUNCIATION - Thursday evening AF24P

  • Start
    19 Sep 2024
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    5:30 PM
  • End
    21 Nov 2024
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    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Are you looking to unlock the melodic beauty of Italian? Want to wow your friends with flawless Italian pronunciation? 

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

  What you will learn:

  • Phonemes and Sounds: Master Italian phonemes and sounds to articulate words and sentences correctly.
  • Intonation and Rhythm: Learn the essential intonation and rhythm of the Italian language to sound more fluent.
  • Pronunciation Rules: Study Italian pronunciation rules, including exceptions, to avoid common errors.
  • Practical Exercises: Use guided pronunciation exercises to apply what you've learned.
  • Personalized Feedback: Receive personalized feedback to help you improve your pronunciation in a targeted manner.

  Join us on this journey to improve your Italian pronunciation and enjoy the learning process in a welcoming and inclusive environment. 

  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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• IN PERSON Adult Beginner Level 1 Thursday Evening AF24B1

  • Start
    19 Sep 2024
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    21 Nov 2024
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    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  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. 

  
  

  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 INTERATTIVO

  
  

  The E-BOOK contains audios and videos.

  Please note: duration of access to E-book 14 months                                                  

  Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION

  We also suggest to purchase English Grammar for students of Italian as a reference for differences in English and Italian grammar structures

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

   

  
  

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• NEW! Toddler Time: Italian immersion for our youngest learners!

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