Italian Language Courses for Adults

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.

Description

CONVERSATION 1

This 6 week program has been created to fulfill the need of practicing the knowledge of Italian acquired in our regular classes.

Not for absolute beginners! Students must possess a basic knowledge of the Italian language. Successful completion of Beginner 3 Course is recommended.

We would like to suggest you check your knowledge by doing some interesting online exercises:  tests Unite 4-7, 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.

Description

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.

Description

Beginner 1

12 weeks course.

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 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.

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 apply).

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.

Description

Tuesday & Thursday mornings for 6 weeks

Beginner 1 Accelerated

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 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 online or 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).

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.

Description

Beginner 1

12 weeks course.

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 apply).

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.

Description

Beginner 2

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.

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 apply).

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.

Description

Beginner 2

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.

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 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).

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.

Description

Tuesday & Thursday mornings for 6 weeks

Beginner 2

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 online or 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).

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.

Description

Beginner 3

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 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 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.

Description

Beginner 3

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 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 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 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 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.

Description

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. A complete understanding of what is being communicated in the Italian language is essential to participate at this level.

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 1 we will cover chapters 1 to 4 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 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.

Description

Intermediate 2

12 weeks course.

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 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 2 we will cover chapters 5 to 7 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 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).

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.

Description

Intermediate 3

12 weeks.

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.