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• PLACEMENT TEST

  • Start
    01 Jan 2022
  • End
    31 Dec 2023
  • 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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• LANGUAGE FULL IMMERSION! Un sabato italiano AU23SI

  • When
    03 Jun 2023
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    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625 Minneapolis MN. 55401
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  Un Sabato Italiano

   Italian Language Full Immersion 

  
  

  Join a native Italian instructor for a Saturday morning of full immersion into the Italian language!  On Saturday, June 3rd, from 10 am until 1 pm Ileana Tamberlani will instruct a small group of students (max.8 people) who wish to review and practice the language in an informal and fun atmosphere.

  The hours of instruction will include grammar reviews, conversation practice, and games. 

  
  

  Schedule:

  Sabato/Saturday, June 3, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

  10:00-11:30 am:  grammar in communicative contexts

  11:30-12:00 am:  caffé e spuntino (snack) and conversation

  12:00 am-1:00 pm:  conversation and games in Italian

  This full immersion morning is intended for students who have completed the ICC's Beginner 4 (A1) level up to Pre-Intermediate 3 (A2).  Please contact the school before registering if you have not taken any other courses at the ICC.  An instructor will assess your level.

  Tuition includes the instruction materials.

  Please write us at contact@theitalianculturalcenter.org with your questions.

  Minimum number of participants: 4

  Maximum number of participants: 8

  This special event must be cancelled a minimum of 72 hours in advance to receive a refund, less an administrative fee.

  
  

   

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• GRAMMAR WORKSHOP - Verbi Al Presente AU23VP

  • When
    07 Jun 2023
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    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Ave N., Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Verbi al presente

  How to describe current events 
  

  Join us for a two hour workshop focused on how to express yourself when describing current events and plans by reviewing verbi al presente. Led by a native instructor, students will practice regular/irregular, as well as modal verbs in meaningful contexts.

   Prerequisite: Beginning Level 1

  All courses must be cancelled at least 72 hours in advance to qualify for a refund, less an administrative fee.

  
  

  
  

   

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• LEGGIAMO! - Guided Reading in Italian AU23LI_B2

  • Start
    12 Jun 2023
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    4:30 PM
  • End
    28 Aug 2023
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    5:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N., Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Leggiamo!
  

  Guided Reading in Italian

  Upper-Intermediate proficiency level

  This class offers the opportunity to read an accessible detective story in Italian and talk about it. We will look at structures and colloquial expressions that enrich the knowledge of Italian and will use them in conversation.

  Pre-requisite: students of Italian at upper-intermediate proficiency level (B2).

  NO CLASS ON JULY 3 AND AUGUST 7

  Use the link and purchase the book before beginning of class: 

  La fuga di Bach  The prima ballerina has been killed: will detective Bonardi find the murderer? 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

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• Beginning Italian For Travelers - Monday Evening AU23IFT

  • Start
    12 Jun 2023
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    5:45 PM
  • End
    28 Aug 2023
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    7:45 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  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 course, intended for BEGINNER students, 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. 

  This course aims at reaching these abilities through simple dialogues, comprehension activities and a rich and illustrated vocabulary, all while discovering the rules of everyday life in Italy. 

  Note: NO CLASS ON JULY 3 AND ON AUGUST 7

  Please order the text prior the first class:

  "Facilissimo" is available on Amazon or Applause Learning (paper version)

   Facilissimo (ebook version)

  
  

  
  

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• L'italiano per la cucina - Tuesday evening AU23IPC

  • Start
    13 Jun 2023
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    5:15 PM
  • End
    29 Aug 2023
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    7:15 PM
  • Location
    ZOOM meeting
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  Learn Italian through the world of food and cuisine. Practice vocabulary, phrases, and grammar needed to understand and talk about Italian food. Become familiar with traditional Italian recipes, their origin, and idiomatic expressions to enjoy food like Italians.
  

  Prerequisite: Completion of Pre-intermediate 3

  PLEASE NOTE:  This is a language class and not a cooking course.

  NO CLASS ON JULY 4 AND AUGUST 8

  Please use this link and order a copy of your text prior to the first day of class. 

  L'Italiano per la cucina  Paper copy

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  L'Italiano per la cucina  E-book

  
  

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• LEGGIAMO! - Guided Reading in Italian Tuesday evening AU23LI_A2

  • Start
    13 Jun 2023
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    7:30 PM
  • End
    29 Aug 2023
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    8:30 PM
  • Location
    ZOOM meeting
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  Leggiamo!
  

  Guided Reading in Italian

  ONLINE

  Pre-intermediate level

  This class offers the opportunity to read an accessible Italian text and talk about the story. We will look at structures and colloquial expressions that enrich the knowledge of Italian and will use them in conversation.

  The class is for students of Italian at pre-intermediate proficiency level (A2)

  NO CLASS ON JULY 4 AND AUGUST 8

  Purchase the book "La Ricetta Segreta" before beginning of class at  Amazon or Applause Learning

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

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• Le regioni italiane - Reading and Conversation - Wednesday Morning AU23RC

  • Start
    14 Jun 2023
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    9:45 AM
  • End
    30 Aug 2023
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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). Facets of Italian regional culture will be discussed to provide students with various opportunities to practice upper intermediate reading and conversational skills. 

  This is a continuation of the Spring class. This summer, we will explore the regions of Sardegna, Sicilia, Valle d'Aosta, Liguria, Lombardia, and Veneto.

  NO CLASS ON JULY 5 AND AUGUST 9

  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 a copy of the textbook prior to first day of class:

  Qua e là per l'Italia
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• GRAMMAR WORKSHOP - Passato Prossimo AF23PP

  • When
    14 Jun 2023
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    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom meeting
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   Passato Prossimo

  How to Tell Stories in the Past
  

  Join us for a two-hour workshop focused on how to tell stories in the past. Led by a native instructor, students will practice how the passato prossimo is used in Italian in comparison to the use of the past tense in English.

  By the end of the workshop, you will be a great storyteller in Italian and have a full understanding of this tricky grammatical element of Italian!

  Prerequisite: Beginning Level 3.

  All courses must be cancelled at least 72 hours in advance to qualify for a refund, less an administrative fee.
  

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

  
  

  
  

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• MUSICA ITALIANA: The 1960s, A Journey through Italian Pop Music

  • When
    22 Jun 2023
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Ave N., Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  MUSICA ITALIANA

  A Journey through Italian Pop Music
  
  The 1960s
  

  In English

  
  

  Our first session on the 1950s was a success and we are thrilled to offer our next session, exploring the 1960s, on Thursday, June 22, 6:00-8:00 PM at the Italian Cultural Center.

  Join native instructor Ileana Tamberlani for a curated journey through some of the most beautiful Italian pop songs of the 1960s (recorded music) while enjoying an aperitivo.

  This will not be a language class, the event will be led in English and is open to all music lovers who want to learn more about Italy and the songs that shaped Italians.

  
  

    Bring your friends and register now!

  
  

  Minimum number of participants: 10
  Maximum number of participants: 25

  All events must be cancelled 72 hours in advance to receive a refund, less administrative fee.
  

  
  

  
  

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• ROMA - Educational Travel 2023

  • Start
    02 Sep 2023
  • End
    16 Sep 2023
  • Location
    Scuola Leonardo Da Vinci, Roma
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  Experience Rome in 2023!
  

  Educational Travel
  
  

  In September 2023, the ICC will take a small group to the eternal city of Rome!

  Located in the heart of Rome, the Leonardo Da Vinci Language School has curated an exciting program of Italian language classes for all proficiency levels, cultural experiences, culinary discoveries and fun experiences that will reveal the heart and history of Rome, all while learning Italian.

  Language classes are held in the morning at the school, which is located adjacent to Piazza Navona in the heart of Rome.  Our cultural program includes guided tours of Ancient and Baroque Rome, the Vatican and Capitoline museums, a day trip to Castel Gandolfo, and various culinary experiences such as wine tasting and a cooking class.    

  The Leonardo Da Vinci Language School has years of experience and supports a dedicated team of instructors and guides that will educate and inspire.  This trip is organized and will be led by Mirella Rossi Heimpel, a native of Rome and language instructor at the ICC.  She will share her passion and insights into the history and art of Rome as well as its hidden secrets. 

  Don't miss an exceptional educational travel adventure!

  Experience Rome with us, from September 2 through 16, 2023.

  If you wish to join us, a non-refundable deposit of $300 per person is required. You can remit your payment by clicking on the Register button in the upper left corner of this page. Act NOW!  Once the program reaches 14 participants, registrations will close.  

  Join the Informational Session on Saturday, May 6th, 10:30-11:30 AM (sign up here) or contact Mirella at mirella@theitalianculturalcenter.org for complete program details and cost information.

  NOTE: All participants must hold an active ICC membership.

  Don't forget to visit our Educational Travel pages to read blogs of past trips, and to learn more about our educational travel experiences.   

  
  

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