BEGINNER COURSES
In-person or Online (Via Zoom)
12-week course, 2 hours per week
FALL SESSION 2026
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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 .
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We offer two levels of Beginner Italian called BEGINNER 1 and 2 ACCELERATED CLASSES, held online twice a week for a more intensive learning experience. Our 6-week format allows you to move at a faster pace while covering the same material offered in our regular courses.
New sessions starting mid-Sept. and early November 2026!
BEGINNER 1
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In-p, SATURDAY
9.30 - 11.30 AM
Sep 19 - Dec 12
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In-p, THURSDAY
10 AM - 12 PM
Sep 24 - Dec 10
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In-p, MONDAY
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Sep 21 - Dec 14
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In-p, TUE (sold out)
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Sep 22 - Dec 8
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​ONLINE, FRI (sold out)
9:30 - 11:30 AM
Sep 18 - Dec 11
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ONLINE, TUE (sold out)
6 - 8 PM
Sep 22 - Dec 8
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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.​
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This course requires
Nuovo Espresso PLUS 1 textbook.
BEGINNER 2
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In-p, WEDNESDAY
10 AM - 12 PM
Sep 16 - Dec 16
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In-p, THURSDAY
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Sep 24 - Dec 10
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​​​ONLINE
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ONLINE, TUE (sold out)
6 - 8 PM
Sep 22 - Dec 8
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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 textbook is required.​
BEGINNER 3
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In-p, TUESDAY
10 AM - 12 PM
Sep 22 - Dec 8
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In-p, WED (sold out)
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Sep 16 - Dec 16
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In-p, THURSDAY
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Sep 24 - Dec 10
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ONLINE, WEDNESDAY
9:30 - 11:30 AM
Sep 16 - Dec 16
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ONLINE, MONDAY
6 - 8 PM
Sep 21 - Dec 14
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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.
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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