ITALIAN LANGUAGE SCHOOL FOR Adults
Winter 2026 Registration now open
WINTER CLASS TIMES AND LOCATIONS
Italian language classes for adults are held on weeknights from 6:30pm to 8:30 pm. In the Winter of 2026, all the courses will be offered online via Zoom.
The term lasts 10 weeks. Please see the class descriptions below.
WINTER TERM 2026
START DATE: Week of January 26th, 2026
FINISH DATE: Week of March 30th, 2026
The classes for adults are structured according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Lessons occur once a week for two hours on weeknights from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Italian language skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening) are taught by qualified native-speaking teachers.
A minimum class size of 10 students is required to make the learning environment interactive. If this number is not met, the school reserves the right to cancel classes and will offer a refund with no administration fee. The school reserves the right to change class schedules or amalgamate classes at its own discretion prior to the beginning of each term.
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NEW! ADULT LEVEL 1 - ABSOLUTE BEGINNER
Description: This level is for students who have no or very little prior knowledge of Italian. The focus is on building foundational skills. Students will learn basic vocabulary (greetings, numbers, places, colours, nationalities, food), essential phrases (describing people, asking for directions, ordering at a coffee shop/restaurant), and simple grammatical structures (noun gender and number, articles, adjectives, present tense of basic regular verbs). Emphasis is placed on pronunciation, basic greetings, and introductory conversation skills. By the end of this level, students should be able to introduce themselves, ask and answer simple questions, and understand basic everyday expressions.
Online via Zoom on Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
Fee: $185 per term (10 classes).
CONTINUED - ADULT LEVEL 1 - SEMI BEGINNER
Description: This level is for students who have successfully completed the first 10 Italian language classes offered by the ICCA during the Fall term, or have independently acquired a similar level of knowledge( i.e. you already know basic vocabulary – greetings, numbers, places, colors, nationalities, food – essential phrases – describing people, asking for directions, ordering at a coffee shop/restaurant – and simple grammatical structures – noun gender and number, articles, adjectives, present tense of basic regular verbs). You are now ready to continue building on the foundation established in those sessions.
Online via Zoom on Thursday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
Fee: $185 per term (10 classes).
CONTINUED - ADULT LEVEL 2 - BEGINNER
Description: At this level, students build on the basics learned in Level 1. The curriculum introduces more vocabulary (family, pastimes and hobbies, weather, telling the time) and grammatical concepts (including present tense of irregular verbs and modal verbs, question words, and possessive adjectives), basic sentence structures, and simple prepositions. Students will practice forming questions and making statements about daily activities, personal interests, and familiar topics. Listening and speaking skills are further developed through structured practice and interactive exercises.
Online via Zoom on Monday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
Fee: $185 per term (10 classes).
CONTINUED - ADULT LEVEL 3 - INTERMEDIATE
Description: Intermediate students will expand their grammatical knowledge and vocabulary, focusing on past tenses (past perfect and imperfect), and more complex grammar structures (reflexive verbs, direct and indirect pronouns, articulated prepositions). They will learn to describe events, express opinions, and handle routine communication with greater ease. Reading comprehension and writing skills are introduced with simple texts and guided writing exercises. Conversation practice becomes more involved, allowing students to discuss a variety of topics in more detail.
Online via Zoom on Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
Fee: $185 per term (10 classes).
CONTINUED - ADULT LEVEL 4 - UPPER INTERMEDIATE
Description: At this stage, students refine their language skills and delve into more nuanced aspects of Italian grammar, such as future tense, imperative and conditional moods, and double pronouns. Vocabulary expands to include idiomatic expressions and more specialized topics. Students engage in discussions on diverse subjects, including current events, culture, and personal experiences. Reading and writing activities involve more complex texts, and students are encouraged to express themselves more naturally and accurately.
Online via Zoom on Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
Fee: $185 per term (10 classes).
CONTINUED - ADULT LEVEL 5 - ADVANCED
Description: At this stage, students refine their language skills, and Italian grammar uses are discussed and reviewed as they occur in conversation. Vocabulary expands to include idiomatic expressions and more specialized topics. Students engage in discussions on diverse subjects, including current events, culture, and personal experiences. Reading and writing activities involve more complex texts, and students are encouraged to express themselves more naturally and accurately.
Online via Zoom on Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
$185 per term (10 classes).