Intermediate/Upper Intermediate Courses

FALL TERM: September 16 through November 20

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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 3 (B2)

2024 CALENDAR

SUMMER TERM: June 24 through August 28

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FALL TERM: September 16 through November 20

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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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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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IN PERSON Adult Intermediate Level 2 - Monday Evening AF24I2

Start
16 Sep 2024

5:30 PM

End
18 Nov 2024

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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ONLINE PRACTICE and CONSOLIDATION 2 - Monday Evening AF24PC3

Start
16 Sep 2024

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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ONLINE Practice & Consolidation 3 - Tuesday evening AF24PC3

Start
17 Sep 2024

5:30 PM

End
19 Nov 2024

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.

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IN PERSON Adult Intermediate Level 1 - Tuesday Evening AF24I1

Start
17 Sep 2024

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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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 Upper Intermediate Level 1 - Wednesday Evening AF24UI1

Start
18 Sep 2024

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 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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ONLINE Bridge to Upper Intermediate - Wednesday Evening AF24BR1

Start
18 Sep 2024

5:30 PM

End
20 Nov 2024

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

5:30 PM

End
21 Nov 2024

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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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.