BEGINNER COURSES
In-person or Online (Via Zoom)
8-week course, 2 hours per week
SUMMER SESSION 2026
Unlock the beauty of the Italian language and culture with us!
La Scuola di Italiano del Centro in Vancouver offer three levels of Beginner classes to best place you at the right proficiency. We have in use the textbook edited by Alma Edizioni, Nuovo Espresso 1 PLUS .
Looking for a quick refresh or a boost of Italian Grammar for beginners?
Consider taking our 8-hour course "GRAMMATICA CHE PASSIONE con Andrea".
Visit the webpage here . This course in on hold during the Summer.
BEGINNER 1
In-p, WEDNESDAY
10 AM - 12 PM
July 15 - Sep 2
In-p, THURSDAY
6:30 - 8:30 PM
July 16 - Sep 3
ONLINE, THURSDAY
6 - 8 PM
July 16 - Sep 3
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
will be covered.
BEGINNER 2
In-p, TUESDAY
10 AM - 12 PM
July 14 - Sep 1
In-p, WEDNESDAY
6:30 - 8:30 PM
July 15 - Sep 2
In-p, THURSDAY
6:30 - 8:30 PM
July 16 - Sep 3
ONLINE, WEDNESDAY
9:30 - 11:30 AM
July 15 - Sep 2
ONLINE, WEDNESDAY
6 - 8 PM
July 22 - Sep 9
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.
BEGINNER 3
In-p, TUESDAY
6:30 - 8:30 PM
July 21 - Sep 8
In-p, WEDNESDAY
6:30 - 8:30 PM
July 22 - Sep 9
ONLINE, TUESDAY
6 - 8 PM
July 14 - Sep 1
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.
For any inquiries regarding the Italian School, please contact the School Administrator Gianna Omenetto: gianna@iccvancouver.ca / (604) 430-3337 ext.223