Language Program – The Italian Cultural Foundation

FALL SESSION Classes run 8 weeks • October 19-December 7 $275 members, $300 non-members

Monday • 5:45-6:45pm • Italian Language for Adults: Intermediate/Advanced

This 8 week, cultural and language program is designed for students who have completed the first semester of Italian or for those who simply wish to expand their knowledge and skills in speaking the language. The course will focus on intermediate grammar, including simple and articulated prepositions as well as regular and irregular verbs in the past tense. In addition, students will practice listening, conversation, reading and comprehension through music, songs, articles, and short texts. The program aims to build vocabulary, strengthen pronunciation, and provide all the essential tools needed to communicate, discuss, and express oneself confidently in Italian.

Monday • 7:00-8:00pm • Italian Language for Adults: Beginner

This 8 week, full-immersion cultural and language program is designed to develop communication skills in Italian. The course introduces the basics of grammar, from definite and indefinite articles to regular and irregular verbs in the present tense, as well as idiomatic expressions and adjectives. Students will also practice listening, reading and comprehension through music, songs, articles and short texts, building vocabulary and improving pronunciation. Together, these essential elements will provide the foundation needed to communicate effectively and engage comfortably in everyday Italian conversations.

Parli Italiano? is The Italian Cultural Foundation’s adult Italian language program designed to make learning Italian engaging, approachable, and connected to culture. Through guided instruction, conversation, interactive activities, and real-world language practice, participants develop their speaking, listening, reading, and comprehension skills while gaining a deeper appreciation for Italian customs, traditions, and everyday life. Whether you are a complete beginner, returning to Italian after years away, or looking to strengthen your existing skills, Parli Italiano? provides a welcoming environment to learn, practice, and connect with others who share an appreciation for the Italian language and culture.

Raising Bilingual Bambini: The Art of Immersing our Family in La Dolce Vita Monday, November 16, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Join author Eric Dregni for an engaging cultural program inspired by his fast-paced memoir and travelogue, Raising Bilingual Bambini! After living in Modena, Italy, for three years with his wife, Katy, Eric returned to frozen Minnesota determined to raise their three children bilingually. His unconventional approach? Pretending he had forgotten how to speak English! Despite puzzled relatives and curious fellow shoppers, the family persevered, eventually traveling to Florence so their children could attend Italian school in the heart of Renaissance Italy.

Blending humor, sincerity, and cultural discovery, Dregni shares a heartfelt story about family, language, and finding a sense of home in a new place. Raising Bilingual Bambini is both a loving tribute to the family’s time in Italy and a bittersweet reflection on returning to Minnesota, celebrating the lasting value of an international perspective—and the adventures that would eventually bring them back to Italy, including a later trip to Sicily. Join us for a lively exploration of Italian culture, family life, and the unforgettable experiences that shape how we see the world.

Language • ADULT ITALIAN CLASSES

11/16 • Raising Bilingual Bambini

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