ACCELERATED COURSES
TUE & THU, Online Morning Classes for Beginners
Tuition fees: ICC Member Price $275
Two mornings per week, one hour and half, on Tuesday & Thursday ONLINE, via Zoom!
Our accelerated offerings allow students to complete courses at a faster pace remotely.
If you are planning your next trip to Italy and want to learn the basics before your departure than our accelerated courses might be perfect for you!
View all our offerings below.
A paper copy of Nuovo Espresso 1 PLUS can be purchased in person and picked up at our front desk on weekdays, from 9 AM to 5 PM.
BEGINNER 1 ACC
ONLINE - Tue & Thu
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Jan 20 – Mar 10, 2026
At this level you have little or no previous knowledge of the language.
You will learn:
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To share information about yourself in Italian and ask basic questions.
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Structure and vocabulary that allow you to function in everyday settings.
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Grammar coverage includes singular and plural nouns, articles and adjectives, present tense of regular and some modal and irregular verbs, some prepositions too.
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Communication goals include: greeting and introducing oneself, asking for information, ordering something at the restaurant, telling the time.
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 PLUS 1 textbook is required:
chapters 1-2-3-4 will be covered.
BEGINNER 2 ACC
ONLINE - Tue & Thu
(on hold)
At this level 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 textbook is required:
chapters 5-6-7 will be covered.
For any inquiries regarding the Italian School, please contact the School Administrator Gianna Omenetto: gianna@iccvancouver.ca / (604) 430-3337 ext.223.