BEGINNER COURSES
In-person or Online (Via Zoom)
12-week course, 2 hours per week
SPRING SESSION 2026
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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. Our Italian school has in use the textbook edited by Alma Edizioni, Nuovo Espresso 1 PLUS .
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BEGINNER 1
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In-p, TUESDAY
10 AM - 12 PM
April 14 - June 30
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In-p, WEDNESDAY
6:30 - 8:30 PM
April 15 - July 8
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In-p, THURSDAY
6:30 - 8:30 PM
April 16 - July 2
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​ONLINE, Friday
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
April 10 - June 26​
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ONLINE, Wednesday
6 PM - 8 PM
April 15 - July 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:
chapters 1-2-3-4
will be covered.​​​
BEGINNER 2
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In-p, MONDAY
6:30 - 8:30 PM
April 13 - July 6
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In-p, WEDNESDAY
6:30 - 8:30 PM
April 15 - July 8
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In-p, THURSDAY
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
April 16 - July 2
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In-p, SATURDAY
12 PM - 2 PM
April 11 - June 27
​​ONLINE, Monday
6 PM - 8 PM
April 13 - July 6
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ONLINE, Friday
9:30 AM- 11:30 AM
April 10 - June 26
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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
is required:
chapters 5-6-7
will be covered.
BEGINNER 3
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In-person, THURSDAY
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Jan 8 - Mar 19
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In-p, TUESDAY (SOLD OUT)
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Jan 13 - Mar 24
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​​​ONLINE, Tue (SOLD OUT)
6 PM - 8 PM
Jan 13 - Mar 24
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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:
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