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

6 weeks

This program was 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 3

6 weeks

This program was created to fulfill the need of practicing the knowledge of Italian acquired in our regular classes.

For Intermediate 3 and Advanced speakers. Students must have completed all the Intermediate classes. 

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

8 lezioni

mercoledì  - dalle 6.30 pm alle 8 pm - dal 14 Aprile al 2 Giugno

Esplora incredibili siti storici ed archeologici mentre approfondisci l’uso della lingua Italiana! Viaggia virtualmente con Il Centro in Italia, visitando i Sassi di Matera, i Nuraghi della Sardegna, le Necropoli Etrusche, e molte altre località. Questo corso on-line presenta otto siti archeologici Italiani riconosciuti dall’Unesco come patrimonio mondiale dell’umanità. Tramite la visione di materiali visivi, e la lettura di testi e storie locali, gli studenti miglioreranno il loro italiano, viaggiando virtualmente nel Bel Paese. Di seguito, i siti che visiteremo: Arte rupestre in Valcamonica, I sassi di Matera, I Trulli di Alberobello, Agrigento Greca, Nuraghi in Sardegna, Necropoli Etrusche: Cerveteri e Tarquinia, Palafitte sull’arco alpino, Siracusa e le necropoli rupestri.

Explore incredible historical and archaeological sites while improving your Italian! Virtually travel in Italy with Il Centro, visiting the Sassi of Matera, the Nuraghi of Sardinia, the Etruscan Necropolises, and many other locations. This online course presents eight Italian archaeological sites recognized by Unesco as a World Heritage Site. Through the vision of visual materials, and the reading of local texts and stories, students will improve their Italian, virtually traveling in the Belpaese. Below, the sites that we will visit: Rock art in Valcamonica, The stones of Matera, The Trulli of Alberobello, Greek Agrigento, Nuraghi in Sardinia, Etruscan Necropolis: Cerveteri and Tarquinia, Palafitte in the Alps, Syracuse and the rock necropolises.

Formato: online (su Zoom), in lingua italiana.

Attenzione: il corso è aperto solo a studenti di livello Avanzato.

***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

Wednesday evening for 4 weeks

Italian for dreamers and travelers

This class was 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. Greetings and courtesy expressions, how to order from a menu, how to ask for street directions and book a hotel room are the main topics covered in this course. Discovering the highlights of Italy will  be a focus.

For absolute beginners! 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.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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 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 the request of students Intermediate 1 will begin at 7:00pm.

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:

• Present tense and Past tense of regular and irregular verbs
• Reflexive verbs
• Talk about themselves,  family, habits, holidays..

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 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 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 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. 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

Advanced 1

12 weeks course.

Reading, conversation, and an advanced study of grammar will be the focus of this course with a strong emphasis on all grammar points and functions. The instructor and the students will speak only Italian in class. Students' communication skills and vocabulary continue to develop.

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 Advanced 1, 2 levels. The choice of this text wants to improve the structure of the lessons and provide a useful support too.

The goal is to increase the experiences with the Italian language, enrich the vocabulary, improve your level of conversation and knowledge of of the wide and colorful Italian cultural landscape.

A paper copy and/or a ebook copy of Nuovo Espresso 3 can be purchased online (scroll the web page).

***Note: Students will be provided with handouts and few class materials if they don't have the copy.

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.

Description

Advanced 2

12 weeks course.

Reading, conversation, and an advanced study of grammar will be the focus of this course. We want to go straight on those specific grammar topics that we see most students struggle. This will allow you to practice the language having more conversations. Students' communication skills and vocabulary continue to develop. The instructor and the students will speak only Italian in class.

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 4 is the textbook used for Advanced 2 levels. The choice of this text wants to improve the structure of the lessons and provide a useful support too. The teacher will follow few pages

Lessons will be enriched by readings, listening and visual materials. The goal is to increase the experiences with the Italian language, enrich the vocabulary, improve your level of conversation and knowledge of of the wide and colorful Italian cultural landscape.

A paper copy and/or a ebook copy of Nuovo Espresso 4 can be purchased online (scroll the web page).

***Note: Students will be provided with handouts and few class materials if they don't have the copy.

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.