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Intermediate/Upper Intermediate Courses

Intermediate/Upper Intermediate (Independent User B1, B2). Click on the link  for definitions of proficiency levels.

Course sequence:

Intermediate 1 (B1)

Intermediate 2 (B1)

Intermediate 3 (B1)

Upper-Intermediate 1 (B2)

Upper-Intermediate 2 (B2)

Upper-Intermediate 3 (B2)

Practice & Consolidation 1 (B2)

Practice & Consolidation 1 (B2)

Practice & Consolidation 3 (B2)


2023 CALENDAR

FALL TERM: September 18 through November 29


2024  CALENDAR

WINTER TERM: January 8 through March 13

SPRING TERM:  April 1 through June 10


Upcoming events

  • PLACEMENT TEST

    • 01 Jan 2022
    • 31 Dec 2023
    • ONLINE
    Register


    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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  • CLASS CLOSED - IN PERSON Upper Intermediate Adult Level 1 - Monday Evening AF23UI1

    • 18 Sep 2023
    • 5:30 PM
    • 20 Nov 2023
    • 7:30 PM
    • Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis MN 55401
    • 2

    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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  • CLASS CLOSED - ONLINE Practice & Consolidation #1 - Monday Evening AF23PC1

    • 18 Sep 2023
    • 5:30 PM
    • 20 Nov 2023
    • 7:30 PM
    • ZOOM meeting
    • 3

    The first course of the "Practice and Consolidation" series provides students with the opportunity 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: Bridge #2

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

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

    Nuovo Magari B2 (Book/Audio CD) The audios can also be downloaded from the publisher's website

                                  or

    Nuovo Magari B2 (E-Book)  




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  • CLASS CLOSED - ONLINE Practice & Consolidation #3 - Tuesday evening AF23PC3

    • 19 Sep 2023
    • 5:30 PM
    • 21 Nov 2023
    • 7:30 PM
    • ZOOM meeting
    • 2

    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 the ICC before registering. An instructor will assess your level.

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

    Nuovo Magari B2

                                                




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  • CLASS CLOSED - ONLINE Reading and Conversation - Wednesday Morning AF23RC

    • 20 Sep 2023
    • 9:45 AM
    • 22 Nov 2023
    • 11:45 AM
    • ZOOM meeting
    • 4

    This class is for students who are at Upper Intermediate Level (B2). Students will deepen their knowledge about various facets of Italian culture while practicing grammar 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:

    Mosaico Italia Textbook + CD Audio

    Audios can also be downloaded from the publisher's website  after creating an account as student (free).






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  • CLASS CLOSED - ONLINE Intermediate Adult Level 1 - Wednesday Evening AF23I1

    • 20 Sep 2023
    • 5:30 PM
    • 29 Nov 2023
    • 7:30 PM
    • ZOOM meeting
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    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: completion of 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.

    NO CLASS ON NOVEMBER 22

    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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  • CLASS CLOSED - IN PERSON Intermediate Adult Level 3 - Wednesday Evening AF23I3

    • 20 Sep 2023
    • 5:30 PM
    • 29 Nov 2023
    • 7:30 PM
    • Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N Suite 625, Minneapolis MN 55401
    • 2

    The goal of the course is for the students to be able to report and connect events in the past, obtain information, provide explanations, and express hypotheses in the past. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life.

    Prerequisite: Intermediate Level 2

    NO CLASS ON NOVEMBER 22

    Please contact the school before registering if you haven't taken any other courses at ICC. 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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  • UNLEASH THE MAGIC OF ITALIAN PRONUNCIATION! AF23P

    • 12 Oct 2023
    • 4:00 PM
    • 16 Nov 2023
    • 5:30 PM
    • Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
    • 4
    Register


    Are you looking to unlock the melodic beauty of Italian? Want to wow your friends with flawless Italian pronunciation? Look no further! Introducing our entertaining and immersive Italian pronunciation class, where learning becomes an enchanting adventure! Immerse yourself in this 6-week phonetic mastery and accent refinement journey, designed to guide students of every level toward speaking Italian with remarkable authenticity!

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

    Fonetica pratica della lingua italiana

    For any questions, email us at contact@theitalianculturalcenter.org

    Min. number of participants: 4

    Max. number of participants: 8
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  • PLIDA EXAMS A2, B1 November 2023

    • 16 Nov 2023
    • Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis MN. 55401
    • 6
    Register





    PLIDA Exams 2023

     Level A2

    to be held on

    Thursday November 16, 2023

    Deadline for registration: Thursday November 3, 2023


    In Person, at ICC headquarters

    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625

    Minneapolis, MN 55401


    Please note that Società Dante Alighieri membership is required to take the exam.

    Use this link to process your Società DA membership.

       










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  • PLIDA EXAMS B2, C1 November 2023

    • 17 Nov 2023
    • Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis MN. 55401
    • 7
    Register





    PLIDA Exams 2023

     Level B2, C1

    to be held on

    Thursday November 17, 2023

    Deadline for registration: Thursday November 3, 2023


    In Person, at ICC headquarters

    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625

    Minneapolis, MN 55401


    Please note that Società Dante Alighieri membership is required to take the exam.

    Use this link to process your Società DA membership.

       










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Course Information:
  • Classes are offered once per week for ten weeks. Cost: $330
  • All students must hold active ICC memberships.
  • Adult classes are for students who are 18 or older.
  • Class-attendance rate of 70% is required to proceed to the next level.
  • Punctuality towards class starting time is kindly required to avoid class disruption
  • The ICC requires a minimum of 4 students in any group class. When enrollment drops below this number, students will be 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 prior to 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 classes 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 is not conducive to learning and affects the class dynamic.  
  • Zoom group classes are limited to 10 students per class. However, the ICC reserves the right to adjust this number as is 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 a $10 registration fee, prior to the start of the first lesson in the session.
  • Students can withdraw from the course prior to 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 advised. If a student must miss class, for any reason, s/he will not qualify for reimbursement or an individual makeup class.


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