BEGINNER COURSES
In-person or Online (Via Zoom)
11-week course, 2 hours per week
WINTER SESSION 2026
Tuition fees: ICC Member's price $ 275.00
Unlock the beauty of the Italian language and culture with our classes!
We offer three levels of Beginner classes to best place you at the right proficiency. The updated textbook Nuovo Espresso PLUS 1 for Beginners can be purchased in-person or over the phone and picked up at our front desk on weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM.
BEGINNER 1
In-person, MONDAY
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Jan 12 - Mar 30
In-person, WEDNESDAY
10 AM - 12 PM
or
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Jan 14 - Mar 25
In-person, SATURDAY
12 PM - 2 PM
Jan 10 - Mar 28
ONLINE, Monday
6 PM - 8 PM
Jan 12 - Mar 30
ONLINE, Friday
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Jan 9 - Mar 28
No prior knowledge is needed.
Starting from the greetings and the pronunciation, 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.
This course requires
Nuovo Espresso PLUS 1 textbook:
chapters 1-2-3-4
will be covered.
BEGINNER 2
In-person, MONDAY
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Jan 12 - Mar 30
In-person, TUESDAY
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Jan 13 - Mar 24
In-person, SATURDAY
12 PM - 2 PM
Jan 10 - Mar 28
ONLINE, Wednesday
6 PM - 8 PM
Jan 14 - Mar 25
ONLINE, Thursday
9:30 AM- 11:30 AM
Jan 15 - Mar 26
Some prior knowledge of basic Italian is recommended for this course. You will add to your vocabulary in everyday situations involving bookings, transportation, directions and attractions while traveling in Italy.
Nuovo Espresso 1 PLUS
is required:
chapters 5-6-7
will be covered.
BEGINNER 3
In-person, TUESDAY
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Jan 13 - Mar 24
In-person, THURSDAY
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Jan 8 - Mar 19
ONLINE, Tuesday
6 PM - 8 PM
Jan 13 - Mar 24
At this level, learners will improve theirs understanding and competence in mastering easy language structures.
You will also be introduced to Past tense and learn to speak about events and facts that occurred in your life.
This course requires
Nuovo Espresso 1 PLUS textbook:
chapters 8-9-10
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