The most of our students chooses the Italian Language School of Il Centro by advice from other students who have appreciated our skills in providing:
- a particularly effective, flexible, modern and communication-oriented teaching method;
- enthusiasts, qualified and motivated teachers in a friendly atmosphere;
- small groups of students;
- Regular Courses of 12 weeks (or 6 weeks), 2.5 hours classes, 30 hours of total engagement and fun;
- our school is based inside the Italian Cultural Centre of Vancouver, a lively and active environment
- competitive prices
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PRIVATE CLASSES
Private Classes
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Private Classes and Lessons
January 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Description
Private students must call the School office or the Instructors at least 24 hours before a scheduled class to inform about the cancellation.
Any cancellations or schedule changes made after that time will be deducted from your package lessons as we are obligated to pay for the Instructor's scheduled time.
Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is also available on line.
***Refund policy: No refunds or credits are given after two classes. Credits are valid for one year only. An administration fee of $25.00 will be applied to all refunds, $10.00 to all credits. Membership fee is not refundable.
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Italian for dreamers and travelers is especially designed for travelers with no previous knowledge of Italian. Students will acquire a basic vocabulary that will help them overcome daily issues while travelling in Italy. The main topics covered in this course are: No prior knowledge of Italian is required. No textbook is required. Students will be provided with handouts and class materials. Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is available on line. ***Refund policy: No refunds or credits are given after two classes. Credits are valid for one year only. An administration fee of $25.00 will be applied to all refunds, $10.00 to all credits. Membership fee and Espresso book are not refundable. Interested in purchasing an Il Centro Annual Membership? Add one to
your order to take advantage of Il Centro Member pricing for school
programs. Learn more about additional benefits here.
Italian for dreamers and travelers is especially designed for travelers with no previous knowledge of Italian. Students will acquire a basic vocabulary that will help them overcome daily issues while travelling in Italy. The main topics covered in this course are: No prior knowledge of Italian is required. No textbook is required. Students will be provided with handouts and class materials. Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is available on line. ***Refund policy: No refunds or credits are given after two classes. Credits are valid for one year only. An administration fee of $25.00 will be applied to all refunds, $10.00 to all credits. Membership fee and Espresso book are not refundable. Interested in purchasing an Il Centro Annual Membership? Add one to
your order to take advantage of Il Centro Member pricing for school
programs. Learn more about additional benefits here.
This 6 weeks program has been created to fulfill the need of practicing the knowledge of Italian acquired in our regular classes. Not for absolute beginners! Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is also available on line. ***Refund policy: No refunds or credits are given after two classes. Credits are valid for one year only. An administration fee of $25.00 will be applied to all refunds, $10.00 to all credits. Membership fee and Espresso book are not refundable. Interested in purchasing an Il Centro Annual Membership? Add one to
your order to take advantage of Il Centro Member pricing for school
programs. Learn more about additional benefits here.
Conversation 2 ~ 6 weeks course This program was created to fulfill the need of practicing the knowledge of Italian acquired in our regular classes. For Intermediate speakers! Students must possess at least an Intermediate level of the Italian language. Successful completion of Intermediate 2 Course is recommended. We would like to suggest you check your knowledge by doing some interesting online exercises: tests Unite 1-2-3, just few of those - No textbook is required. Students will be provided with handouts and class materials. Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is also available on line. ***Refund policy: No refunds or credits are given after two classes. Credits are valid for one year only. An administration fee of $25.00 will be applied to all refunds, $10.00 to all credits. Membership fee and Espresso book are not refundable. Interested in purchasing an Il Centro Annual Membership? Add one to
your order to take advantage of Il Centro Member pricing for school
programs. Learn more about additional benefits here.
Tuesday & Thursday mornings for 6 weeks, 30 hours At this level you have little or no previous knowledge of the language. You will learn: By the end of the course you will begin to understand easy language structures in an immersion classroom setting while learning to speak primarily in the present tense. The course will be delivered ONLINE via Zoom, an excellent video conferencing platform with plenty of features such as video/audio sharing and breakout rooms that allow for a fulfilling learning experience. Nuovo Espresso 1 is the textbook used for Beginner 1, 2 & 3 levels. In Beginner 1 we will cover chapters 1 to 4 of the textbook. A paper copy of Nuovo Espresso 1 can be purchased in person and picked up at our front desk on weekdays from 10 am to 4 pm. We can also ship the textbook to you (shipping charges must be applied). The e-book copy can be purchased online: access ALMA Edizioni website www.almaedizioni.it Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is also available on line. ***Refund policy: No refunds will be given after the first two sessions. Credit shall be granted after this period to be used within one year. An administration fee of $10.00 will be applied to all credits, $25 fee to all refund. Membership fee and Espresso book are not refundable. Interested in purchasing an Il Centro Annual Membership? Add one to
your order to take advantage of Il Centro Member pricing for school
programs. Learn more about additional benefits here.
Monday & Wednesday mornings for 6 weeks, 30 hours At this level learners will improve theirs understanding and competence in mastering easy language structures. At the end of this course students are going to have a strong knowledge of the Present and Past Tense. By the end of the course you will begin to understand easy language structures in an immersion classroom setting while learning to speak primarily in the present tense. The course will be delivered ONLINE via Zoom, an excellent video conferencing platform with plenty of features such as video/audio sharing and breakout rooms that allow for a fulfilling learning experience. Nuovo Espresso 3 is the textbook used for Beginner 1, 2 & 3 levels. In Beginner 3 we will cover chapters 8 to 10 of the textbook. A paper copy of Nuovo Espresso 1 can be purchased in person and picked up at our front desk on weekdays from 10 am to 4 pm. We can also ship the textbook to you (shipping charges must be applied). The e-book copy can be purchased online: access ALMA Edizioni website www.almaedizioni.it Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is also available on line. ***Refund policy: No refunds will be given after the first two sessions. Credit shall be granted after this period to be used within one year. An administration fee of $10.00 will be applied to all credits, $25 fee to all refund. Membership fee and Espresso book are not refundable. Interested in purchasing an Il Centro Annual Membership? Add one to
your order to take advantage of Il Centro Member pricing for school
programs. Learn more about additional benefits here.
Tuesday & Thursday mornings for 6 weeks, 30 hours At this level you have already had experience with the Beginner 1 course. You will add to your basic vocabulary in everyday situations involving bookings, transportation, directions and attractions while traveling in Italy. In addition to improving your functional ability when speaking in the present tense, you will also be introduced to past tense and learn to speak about events and facts that occurred in your life, such as a vacation or a trip to Italy, for example. The course will be delivered ONLINE via Zoom, an excellent video conferencing platform with plenty of features such as video/audio sharing and breakout rooms that allow for a fulfilling learning experience. Nuovo Espresso 1 is the textbook used for Beginner 1, 2 & 3 levels. In Beginner 2 we will cover chapters 5 to 7 of the textbook. A paper copy of Nuovo Espresso 1 can be purchased in person and picked up at our front desk on weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm. We will respect social distancing norms as we deliver the book to you. We can also ship the textbook to you (shipping charges apply). The e-book copy can be purchased online: access ALMA Edizioni website www.almaedizioni.it Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is also available on line. ***Refund policy: No refunds will be given after the first two sessions. Credit shall be granted after this period to be used within one year. An administration fee of $10.00 will be applied to all credits, $25 fee to all refund. Membership fee and Espresso book are not refundable. Interested in purchasing an Il Centro Annual Membership? Add one to
your order to take advantage of Il Centro Member pricing for school
programs. Learn more about additional benefits here.
At this level you have little or no previous knowledge of the language. You will learn to share information about yourself in Italian and ask basic questions. You will also learn structure and vocabulary that allow you to function in everyday settings. By the end of the course you will begin to understand easy language structures in an immersion classroom setting while learning to speak primarily in the present tense. The course will be offer online, on Zoom. Nuovo Espresso 1 is the textbook used for Beginner 1, 2 & 3 levels. In Beginner 1 we will cover chapters 1 to 4 of the textbook. A paper copy of Nuovo Espresso 1 can be purchased online or in person and picked up at our front desk on weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm. We can also ship the textbook to you (shipping charges must be applied). The e-book copy can be purchased online: access ALMA Edizioni website www.almaedizioni.it Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is also available on line. ***Refund policy: No refunds will be given after the first two sessions. Credit shall be granted after this period to be used within one year. An administration fee of $10.00 will be applied to all credits, $25 fee to all refund. Membership fee and Espresso book are not refundable. Interested in purchasing an Il Centro Annual Membership? Add one to
your order to take advantage of Il Centro Member pricing for school
programs. Learn more about additional benefits here.
(Limited spots available) At this level you have little or no previous knowledge of the language. You will learn to share information about yourself in Italian and ask basic questions. You will also learn structure and vocabulary that allow you to function in everyday settings. By the end of the course you will begin to understand easy language structures in an immersion classroom setting while learning to speak primarily in the present tense. Nuovo Espresso 1 is the textbook used for Beginner 1, 2 & 3 levels. In Beginner 1 we will cover chapters 1 to 4 of the textbook. A paper copy of Nuovo Espresso 1 can be purchased in person and picked up at our front desk on weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm. We can also ship the textbook to you (shipping charges apply). The e-book copy can be purchased online: access ALMA Edizioni website www.almaedizioni.it Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is also available on line. The course will be offered IN PERSON at the Italian Cultural Centre of Vancouver. PLEASE NOTE: the course may be moved to Zoom if Covid-19 restrictions will be put in place or we don't have the minimum number of students. ***Refund policy: No refunds will be given after the first two sessions. Credit shall be granted after this period to be used within one year. An administration fee of $10.00 will be applied to all credits, $25 fee to all refund. Membership fee and Espresso book are not refundable. Interested in purchasing an Il Centro Annual Membership? Add one to
your order to take advantage of Il Centro Member pricing for school
programs. Learn more about additional benefits here.
At this level you have already had experience with the Beginner 1 course. You will add to your basic vocabulary in everyday situations involving bookings, transportation, directions and attractions while traveling in Italy. In addition to improving your functional ability when speaking in the present tense, you will also be introduced to past tense and learn to speak about events and facts that occurred in your life, such as a vacation or a trip to Italy, for example. Nuovo Espresso 1 is the textbook used for Beginner 1, 2 & 3 levels. In Beginner 2 we will cover chapters 5 to 7 of the textbook. A paper copy of Nuovo Espresso 1 can be purchased online or in person and picked up at our front desk on weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm. We can also ship the textbook to you (shipping charges apply). The e-book copy can be purchased online: access ALMA Edizioni website www.almaedizioni.it Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is also available on line. The course will be offered in-person at IL CENTRO. PLEASE NOTE: the course may be moved to Zoom if Covid-19 restrictions will be put in place or we don't have the minimum number of students. ***Refund policy: No refunds will be given after the first two sessions. Credit shall be granted after this period to be used within one year. An administration fee of $10.00 will be applied to all credits, $25 fee to all refund. Membership fee and Espresso book are not refundable. Interested in purchasing an Il Centro Annual Membership? Add one to
your order to take advantage of Il Centro Member pricing for school
programs. Learn more about additional benefits here.
Beginner 2, online - 12 weeks course, 30 hours At this level you have already had experience with the Beginner 1 course. You will add to your basic vocabulary useful sentences in everyday situations involving bookings, transportation, directions and attractions while traveling in Italy. In addition to improving your functional ability when speaking in the present tense, you will also be introduced to the Past Tense. The course will be offered ONLINE, on Zoom. Nuovo Espresso 1 is the textbook used for Beginner 1, 2 & 3 levels. In Beginner 2 we will cover chapters 5 to 7 of the textbook. A paper copy of Nuovo Espresso 1 can be purchased online or in person and picked up at our front desk on weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm. We can also ship the textbook to you (shipping charges must be applied). The e-book copy can be purchased online: access ALMA Edizioni website www.almaedizioni.it Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is also available on line. ***Refund policy: No refunds will be given after the first two sessions. Credit shall be granted after this period to be used within one year. An administration fee of $10.00 will be applied to all credits, $25 fee to all refund. Membership fee and Espresso book are not refundable. Interested in purchasing an Il Centro Annual Membership? Add one to
your order to take advantage of Il Centro Member pricing for school
programs. Learn more about additional benefits here.
Beginner 3, in-person / 12 weeks course, 30 hours At this level learners will improve theirs understanding and competence in mastering easy language structures. At the end of this course students are going to have a strong knowledge of the Present and Past Tense. Nuovo Espresso 1 is the textbook used for Beginner 1,2 & 3 levels. In Beginner 3 we will cover chapters 8 to 10 of the textbook. A paper copy of Nuovo Espresso 1 can be purchased in person and picked up at our front desk on weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm. We will respect social distancing norms as we deliver the book to you. We can also ship the textbook to you (shipping charges apply). The e-book copy can be purchased online: access ALMA Edizioni website www.almaedizioni.it Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is also available on line. The course will be delivered IN PERSON at the Italian Cultural Centre. We will follow social distancing protocols during classes. Wearing a mask in Il Centro's spaces is a personal choice. We will be respectful of everyone whether they choose to wear a mask or not. PLEASE NOTE: the course may be moved to Zoom if Covid-19 restrictions will be put in place or we don't have the minimum number of students. ***Refund policy: No refunds will be given after the first two sessions. Credit shall be granted after this period to be used within one year. An administration fee of $10.00 will be applied to all credits, $25 fee to all refund. Membership fee and Espresso book are not refundable. Interested in purchasing an Il Centro Annual Membership? Add one to
your order to take advantage of Il Centro Member pricing for school
programs. Learn more about additional benefits here.
Intermediate 1 ~ 12 weeks course, 30 hours At this level you are a fairly competent speaker of the Italian language. However, you still need systematic correction in pronunciation, grammatical structures and complex sentence formation by using learning the Imperfetto and Condizionale tenses. Pre-requisites: The course will be delivered ONLINE via Zoom, an excellent video conferencing platform with plenty of features such as video/audio sharing and breakout rooms that allow for a fulfilling learning experience. Nuovo Espresso 2 is the textbook used for Intermediate 1, 2 & 3 levels. In Intermediate 1 we will cover chapters 1 to 4 of the textbook. A paper copy of Nuovo Espresso 2 can be purchased in person and picked up at our front desk on weekdays from 10 am to 4 pm. We can also ship the textbook to you (shipping charges must be applied). The e-book copy can be purchased online: access ALMA Edizioni website www.almaedizioni.it Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is also available on line. ***Refund policy: No refunds will be given after the first two sessions. Credit shall be granted after this period to be used within one year. An administration fee of $10.00 will be applied to all credits, $25 fee to all refund. Membership fee and Espresso book are not refundable. Interested in purchasing an Il Centro Annual Membership? Add one to
your order to take advantage of Il Centro Member pricing for school
programs. Learn more about additional benefits here.
Intermediate 1 in-person ~ 12 weeks course, 30 hours In response to the recent rise of cases of Covid-19 due to the emergence of the more transmissible Omicron variant we have decided to put online the most part of our courses in planned in-person, such as Intermediate 1. We hope to offer it in-person during the next Spring Session. Thank you for your understanding. At this level you are a fairly competent speaker of the Italian language. However, you still need systematic correction in pronunciation, grammatical structures and complex sentence formation by using learning the Imperfetto and Condizionale tenses. Pre-requisites: Nuovo Espresso 2 is the textbook used for Intermediate 1, 2 & 3 levels. In Intermediate 1 we will cover chapters 1 to 4 of the textbook. A paper copy of Nuovo Espresso 2 can be purchased in person and picked up at our front desk on weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm. We will respect social distancing norms as we deliver the book to you. We can also ship the textbook to you (shipping charges has to be applied). The course will be offered IN PERSON at the Italian Cultural Centre of Vancouver. PLEASE NOTE: the course may be moved to Zoom if Covid-19 restrictions will be put in place or we don't have the minimum number of students. Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is also available on line. ***Refund policy: No refunds will be given after the first two sessions. Credit shall be granted after this period to be used within one year. An administration fee of $10.00 will be applied to all credits, $25 fee to all refund. Membership fee and Espresso book are not refundable. Interested in purchasing an Il Centro Annual Membership? Add one to
your order to take advantage of Il Centro Member pricing for school
programs. Learn more about additional benefits here.
This course concentrates on expanding grammar usage, writing, and conversational skills. Students will build on their knowledge of the Gerundio tense (Present continuous form), while they will improve their knowledge regarding the Passato Prossimo (Past tense) to the Imperfetto (Imperfect tense). The Imperativo tense will be introduced. Reading and comprehension of Italian short stories will also be a focus too. The course will be delivered ONLINE via Zoom, an excellent video conferencing platform with plenty of features such as video/audio sharing and breakout rooms that allow for a fulfilling learning experience. Nuovo Espresso 2 is the textbook used for Intermediate 1, 2 & 3 levels. In Intermediate 2 we will cover chapters 5 to 7 of the textbook. A paper copy of Nuovo Espresso 2 can be purchased in person and picked up at our front desk on weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm. We will respect social distancing norms as we deliver the book to you. We can also ship the textbook to you (shipping charges apply). The e-book copy can be purchased online: access ALMA Edizioni website www.almaedizioni.it Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is also available on line. You will be prompted to purchase a membership in Checkout. ***Refund policy: No refunds or credits are given after two classes. Credits are valid for one year only. An administration fee of $25.00 will be applied to all refunds, $10.00 to all credits. Membership fee and Espresso book are not refundable. Interested in purchasing an Il Centro Annual Membership? Add one to
your order to take advantage of Il Centro Member pricing for school
programs. Learn more about additional benefits here.
Intermediate 3 ~ 12 weeks courses, 30 hours Intermediate 3 program is about Future tense, Conditional and Hypothetical tense and new forms of irregular verbs. Reading and comprehension of Italian short stories will also be a focus. The course will be offered IN PERSON at IL CENTRO. PLEASE NOTE: the course may be moved to Zoom if Covid-19 restrictions will be put in place or we don't have the minimum number of students. Nuovo Espresso 2 is the textbook used for Intermediate 1, 2 & 3 levels. In Intermediate 3 we will cover chapters 8 to 10 of the textbook. A paper copy of Nuovo Espresso 2 can be purchased online or in person and picked up at our front desk on weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm. We will respect social distancing norms as we deliver the book to you. We can also ship the textbook to you (shipping charges apply). Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is also available on line. ***Refund policy: No refunds or credits are given after two classes. Credits are valid for one year only. An administration fee of $25.00 will be applied to all refunds, $10.00 to all credits. Membership fee and Espresso book are not refundable. Interested in purchasing an Il Centro Annual Membership? Add one to
your order to take advantage of Il Centro Member pricing for school
programs. Learn more about additional benefits here.
Composition, conversation, and an advanced study of grammar will be the focus of this course. The instructor and the students will speak only Italian in class. This will allow students to practice the language and enrich their vocabulary. Students' communication skills and vocabulary continue to develop. The course will be delivered IN PERSON at the Italian Cultural Centre. We will follow social distancing protocols during classes. Wearing a mask in Il Centro's spaces is a personal choice. We will be respectful of everyone whether they choose to wear a mask or not. PLEASE NOTE: the course may be moved to Zoom if Covid-19 restrictions will be put in place or we don't have the minimum number of students. ***Note: No textbook is required. Students will be provided with handouts and class materials. Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is available online. ***Refund policy: No refunds or credits are given after two classes. Credits are valid for one year only. An administration fee of $25.00 will be applied to all refunds, $10.00 to all credits. Membership fees and Espresso books are not refundable. Interested in purchasing an Il Centro Annual Membership? Add one to
your order to take advantage of Il Centro Member pricing for school
programs. Learn more about additional benefits here.
Listening, conversation and short composition will be the focus of this course. The teacher will provide all the material, focused in particular on all the forms of Congiuntivo and Hypotetical sentences. Students' communication skills and vocabulary continue to develop through watching short Italian movies, listening true dialogues, reading short stories and articles. The instructor and the students will speak only Italian in class. This will allow students to practice the language and enrich their vocabulary. The course will be delivered ONLINE via Zoom, an excellent video conferencing platform with plenty of features such as video/audio sharing and breakout rooms that allow for a fulfilling learning experience. ***Note: No textbook is required. Students will be provided with handouts and class materials. Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is available online. ***Refund policy: No refunds or credits are given after two classes. Credits are valid for one year only. An administration fee of $25.00 will be applied to all refunds, $10.00 to all credits. Membership fees and Espresso books are not refundable. Interested in purchasing an Il Centro Annual Membership? Add one to
your order to take advantage of Il Centro Member pricing for school
programs. Learn more about additional benefits here.
ADULT WINTER CLASSES
Let’s Go Italy, Italian for Dreamers&Travelers Wednesday ONLINE Course (Jan 25- Feb 22, 2023, 6:30pm – 8:30pm)
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Description
Interested in travelling to Italy?
Wednesday evenings | for 5 weeks | for absolute beginners!
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Let’s Go Italy, Italian for Dreamers&Travelers Wednesday IN-PERSON Course (Mar 1- Mar 29, 2023, 7:00pm – 9:00pm)
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Description
Interested in travelling to Italy?
Wednesday evenings | for 5 weeks | for absolute beginners!
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Conversation 1 IN-PERSON Wednesday Evening course (Jan 18 – Feb 22, 2023 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm)
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Conversation 2 IN-PERSON Wednesday Evening Course (Mar 1 – April 5, 2023, 7:00 pm – 9:00pm)
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Description
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Beginner 1 Accelerated ONLINE Tuesday and Thursday Morning Course (Jan 10 – Feb 16, 2023 9:30am -12:00pm)
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description
Beginner 1 Accelerated on Zoom
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Beginner 3 Accelerated ONLINE Monday and Wednesday Morning Course (Jan 23 – Mar 6, 2023 9:30am -12:00pm)
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description
Beginner 3 Accelerated on Zoom
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Beginner 2 Accelerated ONLINE Tuesday and Thursday Morning Course (Feb 21 – Mar 8, 2023 9:30am – 12:00pm)
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description
Beginner 2 Accelerated course - ONLINE
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Beginner 1 ONLINE Monday Evening Course (Jan 9 – Mar 27, 2023 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm)
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Description
Beginner 1 online - 12 weeks course, 30 hours
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Beginner 1 IN-PERSON Thursday Evening Course (Jan 12 – Mar 30, 2023, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm)
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Description
Beginner 1, in person - 12 weeks course, 30 hours
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Beginner 2 IN-PERSON Tuesday Evening Course (Jan 10 – Mar 28, 2023, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm)
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Description
Beginner 2, in-person / 12 weeks course, 30 hours
(Limited spots available)
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Beginner 2 ONLINE Thursday Evening Course (Jan 12 – Mar 30, 2023, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm)
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Description
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Beginner 3 Tuesday Evening IN-PERSON Course (Jan 10 – Mar 28, 2023 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm)
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Intermediate 1 ONLINE Tuesday Evening Course (Jan 10 – Mar 28, 2023, 6:30pm – 9:00pm)
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Description
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Intermediate 1 IN-PERSON Thursday Evening Course (Jan 12 – Mar 30, 2023, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm)
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Description
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Intermediate 2 ONLINE Thursday Evening Course (Jan 12 – Mar 30, 2023, 6:30pm – 9:00pm)
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Description
Intermediate 2 on Zoom - 12 weeks course, 30 hours
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Intermediate 3 IN PERSON Thursday Evening Course (Jan 12 – Mar 30, 2023, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm)
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Advanced IN-PERSON Saturday Morning Course (Jan 7 – Mar 25, 2023 9:30 am-12:00 pm)
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description
Advanced ~ 12 weeks course, 30 hours
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Advanced ONLINE Thursday Evening Course (Jan 12 – Mar 30, 2023 6:30-9:00 pm)
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Advanced ~ 12 weeks course, 30 hours
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Italian for dreamers and travelers is especially designed for travelers with no previous knowledge of Italian. Students will acquire a basic vocabulary that will help them overcome daily issues while travelling in Italy. The main topics covered in this course are: No prior knowledge of Italian is required. No textbook is required. Students will be provided with handouts and class materials. Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is available on line. ***Refund policy: No refunds or credits are given after two classes. Credits are valid for one year only. An administration fee of $25.00 will be applied to all refunds, $10.00 to all credits. Membership fee and Espresso book are not refundable. Interested in purchasing an Il Centro Annual Membership? Add one to
your order to take advantage of Il Centro Member pricing for school
programs. Learn more about additional benefits here.
Conversation 2 ~ 6 weeks course This program was created to fulfill the need of practicing the knowledge of Italian acquired in our regular classes. For Intermediate speakers! Students must possess at least an Intermediate level of the Italian language. Successful completion of Intermediate 2 Course is recommended. We would like to suggest you check your knowledge by doing some interesting online exercises: tests Unite 1-2-3, just few of those - No textbook is required. Students will be provided with handouts and class materials. The course will be delivered ONLINE via Zoom, an excellent video conferencing platform with plenty of features such as video/audio sharing and breakout rooms that allow for a fulfilling learning experience. Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is also available on line. ***Refund policy: No refunds or credits are given after two classes. Credits are valid for one year only. An administration fee of $25.00 will be applied to all refunds, $10.00 to all credits. Membership fee and Espresso book are not refundable. Interested in purchasing an Il Centro Annual Membership? Add one to
your order to take advantage of Il Centro Member pricing for school
programs. Learn more about additional benefits here.
Tuesday & Thursday mornings for 6 weeks At this level you have already had experience with the Beginner 1 course. You will add to your basic vocabulary in everyday situations involving bookings, transportation, directions and attractions while traveling in Italy. In addition to improving your functional ability when speaking in the present tense, you will also be introduced to past tense and learn to speak about events and facts that occurred in your life, such as a vacation or a trip to Italy, for example. The course will be delivered ONLINE via Zoom, an excellent video conferencing platform with plenty of features such as video/audio sharing and breakout rooms that allow for a fulfilling learning experience. Nuovo Espresso 1 is the textbook used for Beginner 1, 2 & 3 levels. In Beginner 2 we will cover chapters 5 to 7 of the textbook. A paper copy of Nuovo Espresso 1 can be purchased in person and picked up at our front desk on weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm. We will respect social distancing norms as we deliver the book to you. We can also ship the textbook to you (shipping charges apply). The e-book copy can be purchased online: access ALMA Edizioni website www.almaedizioni.it Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is also available on line. ***Refund policy: No refunds will be given after the first two sessions. Credit shall be granted after this period to be used within one year. An administration fee of $10.00 will be applied to all credits, $25 fee to all refund. Membership fee and Espresso book are not refundable. Interested in purchasing an Il Centro Annual Membership? Add one to
your order to take advantage of Il Centro Member pricing for school
programs. Learn more about additional benefits here.
At this level you have little or no previous knowledge of the language. You will learn to share information about yourself in Italian and ask basic questions. You will also learn structure and vocabulary that allow you to function in everyday settings. By the end of the course you will begin to understand easy language structures in an immersion classroom setting while learning to speak primarily in the present tense. Nuovo Espresso 1 is the textbook used for Beginner 1, 2 & 3 levels. In Beginner 1 we will cover chapters 1 to 4 of the textbook. A paper copy of Nuovo Espresso 1 can be purchased in person and picked up at our front desk on weekdays from 10 am to 4 pm. We can also ship the textbook to you (shipping charges apply). The e-book copy can be purchased online: access ALMA Edizioni website www.almaedizioni.it Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is also available on line. You will be prompted to purchase a membership in Checkout. The course will be delivered IN PERSON at the Italian Cultural Centre. We will follow social distancing protocols during classes. Wearing a mask in Il Centro's spaces is a personal choice. We will be respectful of everyone whether they choose to wear a mask or not. PLEASE NOTE: the course may be moved to Zoom if Covid-19 restrictions will be put in place or we don't have the minimum number of students. ***Refund policy: No refunds will be given after the first two sessions. Credit shall be granted after this period to be used within one year. An administration fee of $10.00 will be applied to all credits, $25 fee to all refund. Membership fee and Espresso book are not refundable. Interested in purchasing an Il Centro Annual Membership? Add one to
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programs. Learn more about additional benefits here.
At this level you have little or no previous knowledge of the language. You will learn to share information about yourself in Italian and ask basic questions. You will also learn structure and vocabulary that allow you to function in everyday settings. By the end of the course you will begin to understand easy language structures in an immersion classroom setting while learning to speak primarily in the present tense. The course will be offer online, on Zoom. Nuovo Espresso 1 is the textbook used for Beginner 1, 2 & 3 levels. In Beginner 1 we will cover chapters 1 to 4 of the textbook. A paper copy of Nuovo Espresso 1 can be purchased online or in person and picked up at our front desk on weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm. We can also ship the textbook to you (shipping charges must be applied). The e-book copy can be purchased online: access ALMA Edizioni website www.almaedizioni.it Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is also available on line. ***Refund policy: No refunds will be given after the first two sessions. Credit shall be granted after this period to be used within one year. An administration fee of $10.00 will be applied to all credits, $25 fee to all refund. Membership fee and Espresso book are not refundable. Interested in purchasing an Il Centro Annual Membership? Add one to
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programs. Learn more about additional benefits here.
Beginner 2, online - 12 weeks course At this level you have already had experience with the Beginner 1 course. You will add to your basic vocabulary useful sentences in everyday situations involving bookings, transportation, directions and attractions while traveling in Italy. In addition to improving your functional ability when speaking in the present tense, you will also be introduced to the Past Tense. The course will be offered ONLINE, on Zoom. Nuovo Espresso 1 is the textbook used for Beginner 1, 2 & 3 levels. In Beginner 2 we will cover chapters 5 to 7 of the textbook. A paper copy of Nuovo Espresso 1 can be purchased online or in person and picked up at our front desk on weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm. We can also ship the textbook to you (shipping charges must be applied). The e-book copy can be purchased online: access ALMA Edizioni website www.almaedizioni.it Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is also available on line. ***Refund policy: No refunds will be given after the first two sessions. Credit shall be granted after this period to be used within one year. An administration fee of $10.00 will be applied to all credits, $25 fee to all refund. Membership fee and Espresso book are not refundable. Interested in purchasing an Il Centro Annual Membership? Add one to
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programs. Learn more about additional benefits here.
Beginner 2, in-person / 12 weeks course At this level you have already had experience with the Beginner 1 course. You will add to your basic vocabulary in everyday situations involving bookings, transportation, directions and attractions while traveling in Italy. In addition to improving your functional ability when speaking in the present tense, you will also be introduced to past tense and learn to speak about events and facts that occurred in your life, such as a vacation or a trip to Italy, for example. Nuovo Espresso 1 is the textbook used for Beginner 1, 2 & 3 levels. In Beginner 2 we will cover chapters 5 to 7 of the textbook. A paper copy of Nuovo Espresso 1 can be purchased online or in person and picked up at our front desk on weekdays from 10 am to 4 pm. We can also ship the textbook to you (shipping charges apply). The e-book copy can be purchased online: access ALMA Edizioni website www.almaedizioni.it Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is also available on line. You will be prompted to purchase a membership in Checkout. The course will be delivered IN PERSON at the Italian Cultural Centre. We will follow social distancing protocols during classes. Wearing a mask in Il Centro's spaces is a personal choice. We will be respectful of everyone whether they choose to wear a mask or not. PLEASE NOTE: the course may be moved to Zoom if Covid-19 restrictions will be put in place or we don't have the minimum number of students. ***Refund policy: No refunds will be given after the first two sessions. Credit shall be granted after this period to be used within one year. An administration fee of $10.00 will be applied to all credits, $25 fee to all refund. Membership fee and Espresso book are not refundable. Interested in purchasing an Il Centro Annual Membership? Add one to
your order to take advantage of Il Centro Member pricing for school
programs. Learn more about additional benefits here.
Beginner 3, online / 12 weeks course At this level learners will improve theirs understanding and competence in mastering easy language structures. At the end of this course students are going to have a strong knowledge of the Present and Past Tense. The course will be delivered ONLINE via Zoom, an excellent video conferencing platform with plenty of features such as video/audio sharing and breakout rooms that allow for a fulfilling learning experience. Nuovo Espresso 1 is the textbook used for Beginner 1,2 & 3 levels. In Beginner 3 we will cover chapters 8 to 10 of the textbook. A paper copy of Nuovo Espresso 1 can be purchased in person and picked up at our front desk on weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm. We will respect social distancing norms as we deliver the book to you. We can also ship the textbook to you (shipping charges apply). The e-book copy can be purchased online: access ALMA Edizioni website www.almaedizioni.it Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is also available on line. ***Refund policy: No refunds will be given after the first two sessions. Credit shall be granted after this period to be used within one year. An administration fee of $10.00 will be applied to all credits, $25 fee to all refund. Membership fee and Espresso book are not refundable. Interested in purchasing an Il Centro Annual Membership? Add one to
your order to take advantage of Il Centro Member pricing for school
programs. Learn more about additional benefits here.
Beginner 3, online / 12 weeks course At this level learners will improve theirs understanding and competence in mastering easy language structures. At the end of this course students are going to have a strong knowledge of the Present and Past Tense. Nuovo Espresso 1 is the textbook used for Beginner 1,2 & 3 levels. In Beginner 3 we will cover chapters 8 to 10 of the textbook. A paper copy of Nuovo Espresso 1 can be purchased in person and picked up at our front desk on weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm. We will respect social distancing norms as we deliver the book to you. We can also ship the textbook to you (shipping charges apply). The e-book copy can be purchased online: access ALMA Edizioni website www.almaedizioni.it Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is also available on line. The course will be delivered IN PERSON at the Italian Cultural Centre. We will follow social distancing protocols during classes. Wearing a mask in Il Centro's spaces is a personal choice. We will be respectful of everyone whether they choose to wear a mask or not. PLEASE NOTE: the course may be moved to Zoom if Covid-19 restrictions will be put in place or we don't have the minimum number of students. ***Refund policy: No refunds will be given after the first two sessions. Credit shall be granted after this period to be used within one year. An administration fee of $10.00 will be applied to all credits, $25 fee to all refund. Membership fee and Espresso book are not refundable. Interested in purchasing an Il Centro Annual Membership? Add one to
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Intermediate 1 ~ 12 weeks course At this level you are a fairly competent speaker of the Italian language. However, you still need systematic correction in pronunciation, grammatical structures and complex sentence formation by using learning the Imperfetto and Condizionale tenses. Pre-requisites: The course will be delivered ONLINE via Zoom, an excellent video conferencing platform with plenty of features such as video/audio sharing and breakout rooms that allow for a fulfilling learning experience. Nuovo Espresso 2 is the textbook used for Intermediate 1, 2 & 3 levels. In Intermediate 1 we will cover chapters 1 to 4 of the textbook. A paper copy of Nuovo Espresso 2 can be purchased in person and picked up at our front desk on weekdays from 10 am to 4 pm. We can also ship the textbook to you (shipping charges must be applied). The e-book copy can be purchased online: access ALMA Edizioni website www.almaedizioni.it Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is also available on line. ***Refund policy: No refunds will be given after the first two sessions. Credit shall be granted after this period to be used within one year. An administration fee of $10.00 will be applied to all credits, $25 fee to all refund. Membership fee and Espresso book are not refundable. Interested in purchasing an Il Centro Annual Membership? Add one to
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Composition, conversation, and an advanced study of grammar will be the focus of this course. The instructor and the students will speak only Italian in class. This will allow students to practice the language and enrich their vocabulary. Students' communication skills and vocabulary continue to develop. The course will be delivered IN PERSON at the Italian Cultural Centre. We will follow social distancing protocols during classes. Wearing a mask in Il Centro's spaces is a personal choice. We will be respectful of everyone whether they choose to wear a mask or not. PLEASE NOTE: the course may be moved to Zoom if Covid-19 restrictions will be put in place or we don't have the minimum number of students. ***Note: No textbook is required. Students will be provided with handouts and class materials. Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is available online. ***Refund policy: No refunds or credits are given after two classes. Credits are valid for one year only. An administration fee of $25.00 will be applied to all refunds, $10.00 to all credits. Membership fees and Espresso books are not refundable. Interested in purchasing an Il Centro Annual Membership? Add one to
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Listening, conversation and short composition will be the focus of this course. The teacher will provide all the material, focused in particular on all the forms of Congiuntivo and Hypotetical sentences. Students' communication skills and vocabulary continue to develop through watching short Italian movies, listening true dialogues, reading short stories and articles. The instructor and the students will speak only Italian in class. This will allow students to practice the language and enrich their vocabulary. The course will be delivered ONLINE via Zoom, an excellent video conferencing platform with plenty of features such as video/audio sharing and breakout rooms that allow for a fulfilling learning experience. ***Note: No textbook is required. Students will be provided with handouts and class materials. Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is available online. ***Refund policy: No refunds or credits are given after two classes. Credits are valid for one year only. An administration fee of $25.00 will be applied to all refunds, $10.00 to all credits. Membership fees and Espresso books are not refundable. Interested in purchasing an Il Centro Annual Membership? Add one to
your order to take advantage of Il Centro Member pricing for school
programs. Learn more about additional benefits here.
ADULT FALL CLASSES
Let’s Go Italy, Italian for Dreamers&Travelers Wednesday ONLINE Course (Nov 2 – Nov 30, 2022, 6:30pm – 8:30pm)
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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Conversation 2 ONLINE Wednesday Evening Course (Nov 9 – Dec 14, 2022, 7:00 pm – 9:00pm)
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Beginner 2 Accelerated ONLINE Tuesday and Thursday Morning Course (Nov 1 – Dec 8, 2022 9:30am – 12:00pm)
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Beginner 2 Accelerated course - ONLINE
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Beginner 1 IN PERSON Tuesday Evening Course SOLD OUT (Sept 20 – Dec 6, 2022, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm)
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Beginner 1 ONLINE Thursday Evening Course SOLD OUT (Sept 22 – Dec 8, 2022 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm)
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Beginner 2 ONLINE Tuesday Evening Course (Sept 20 – Dec 6, 2022, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm)
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Beginner 3 Tuesday Evening ONLINE Course (Sept 20 – Dec 6, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm)
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Beginner 3 Thursday Evening IN-PERSON Course (Sept 22 – Dec 8, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm)
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Intermediate 1 ONLINE Thursday Evening Course (Sept 22 – Dec 8, 2022, 6:30pm – 9:00pm)
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Advanced IN-PERSON Saturday Morning Course SOLD OUT (Sept 17 – Dec 10, 2022 9:30 am-12:00 pm)
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Advanced ONLINE Thursday Evening Course (Sept 22 – Dec 8, 2022 6:30-9:00 pm)
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