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Coffee Break Italian
With Coffee Break Italian you can learn Italian where and when it suits you. In Season 1, you'll join teacher Mark, learner Katie and native speaker Francesca in our 15-minute lessons, and build your confidence in the language, learning Italian from scratch. Take your learning further with Season 2 in which Mark and Francesca are joined by learner Isla.
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Episodes
Coffee Break ItalianOn Track Companion Podcast, Episode 2 (italiano) | Milano
This is the companion podcast to On Track Episode 2: the second day of the race, starting in Milan. The episode itself is on the Coffee Break Languages YouTube…
Coffee Break ItalianOn Track Companion Podcast, Episode 1 (italiano) | Venezia
This is the companion podcast to On Track Episode 1: the first day of the race, starting in Venice. The episode itself is on the Coffee Break Languages YouTube…
Coffee Break ItalianComing soon: On Track - a Coffee Break Adventure
On Track is our new series: a five-day race across Europe by train. Two teams of Coffee Break language experts, ten cities in four countries, and language…
Coffee Break ItalianBonus Episode: Clues Explained - La fantastica Caccia al Tresoro 2026
We're back with a special bonus episode of the Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2026! Join us for a detailed explanation of this year's Treasure Hunt clues…
Coffee Break ItalianClue #4 (italiano) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2026
We have reached the last clue of our virtual treasure hunt - La fantastica Caccia al Tesoro di Coffee Break 2026 - which will lead us to the final location!…
Coffee Break ItalianClue #3 (italiano) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2026
It's time for the third clue of La fantastica Caccia al Tesoro di Coffee Break 2026, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Using the interesting facts we…
Coffee Break ItalianClue #2 (italiano) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2026
We're back with the next episode of La fantastica Caccia al Tesoro di Coffee Break 2026, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Join us as we reveal clue…
Coffee Break ItalianClue #1 (italiano) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2026
Welcome to the first episode of La fantastica Caccia al Tesoro di Coffee Break 2026, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Join us in this first episode as…
Coffee Break ItalianThe Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2026
Four mystery cities. Four cryptic clues. One week to work out where we're going. The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt is back for 2026, and everything happens…
Coffee Break ItalianThe many meanings of the Italian verb 'fare'
The verb 'fare' means "to do" or "to make", but it does far more work than that in Italian. In this episode, Francesca goes through seven common set phrases…
Coffee Break ItalianEnglish words Italians use every day
Francesca takes a tour through the English words that have quietly become part of everyday Italian, from ordering food to talking about work, music, sport and…
Coffee Break ItalianThe right Italian word for every situation, from 'permesso' to 'prego'
Some Italian words only make sense once you know exactly when to use them. In this episode, Francesca goes through the words you need for specific everyday…
Coffee Break Italian10 Italian food idioms and what they really mean
Italian is full of idioms that are borrowed from the kitchen, and once you spot them you'll notice them everywhere. In this episode Francesca takes you through…
Coffee Break Italian5 things you didn't know about the verb 'potere' in Italian
You probably already know that 'potere' means "can" or "to be able to", but there's more to this everyday Italian verb than meets the eye. In this episode…
Coffee Break ItalianItalian pasta names: a pronunciation guide
Pasta is the perfect way to practise some of Italian's trickiest sounds. In this episode, Francesca works through pasta names to help you get those gn, gl, ch…
Coffee Break Italian5 things you didn't know about the verb 'volere' in Italian
You probably already know that volere means "to want", but there are still a few secrets hiding in this everyday verb. In this episode, Francesca shares five…
Coffee Break ItalianAllora, dai, boh: 5 Italian words you'll hear every day
Francesca walks you through five tiny Italian words that come up in real conversations all the time: "allora", "dai", "boh", "figurati" and "magari". Each one…
Coffee Break Italian5 things you didn't know about the verb 'dovere' in Italian
Francesca goes beyond the textbook meaning of "dovere" and explores five nuances of this everyday Italian verb. You'll look at double conjugations, two…
Coffee Break Italian5 small changes to improve your Italian
Francesca walks you through five common mistakes that are easy to fix but make a real difference to how natural your Italian sounds. From choosing between…
Coffee Break ItalianScenes Season 2 | Chapter 10: Chiuso per ferie
Welcome back to il Caffè di Tullio - our charming Italian café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every…
Coffee Break ItalianScenes Season 2 | Chapter 9: La vita qui non è poi così male
Welcome back to il Caffè di Tullio - our charming Italian café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every…
Coffee Break ItalianScenes Season 2 | Chapter 8: L’estate della maturità
Welcome back to il Caffè di Tullio - our charming Italian café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every…
Coffee Break ItalianScenes Season 2 | Chapter 7: Il colloquio di lavoro
Welcome back to il Caffè di Tullio - our charming Italian café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every…
Coffee Break ItalianScenes Season 2 | Chapter 6: La vera amicizia non ha età
Welcome back to il Caffè di Tullio - our charming Italian café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every…
Coffee Break ItalianScenes Season 2 | Chapter 5: Tutto è bene quel che finisce bene
Welcome back to il Caffè di Tullio - our charming Italian café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every…
Coffee Break ItalianScenes Season 2 | Chapter 4: Problemi di cuore
Welcome back to il Caffè di Tullio - our charming Italian café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every…
Coffee Break ItalianScenes Season 2 | Chapter 3: Una simpatica coppia di scozzesi
Welcome back to il Caffè di Tullio - our charming Italian café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every…
Coffee Break ItalianScenes Season 2 | Chapter 2: Ricordando i vecchi tempi
Welcome back to il Caffè di Tullio - our charming Italian café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every…
Coffee Break ItalianScenes Season 2 | Chapter 1: Un caffè tira sempre su di morale
Welcome back to Season 2 of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! Benvenuti alla Stagione 2 di Scenes! The Coffee Break Italian team is excited to welcome…
Coffee Break Italian'Pandoro o panettone': the all Italian festive dilemma | A Coffee Break with Francesca
In today's mini-lesson, Francesca from the Coffee Break Italian team is here with a delicious espresso lesson all about Italy’s favourite festive sweet treats!…
Coffee Break ItalianDiscover how the holiday season begins in Italy | A Coffee Break with Francesca
We're back with a new episode, bringing you a festive espresso lesson to enjoy in between the main seasons of Coffee Break Italian! 🎄✨ In this mini lesson…
Coffee Break ItalianNon solo cinepanettone: Italian festive films | A Coffee Break with Francesca
Join Francesca from the Coffee Break Italian team for a festive coffee break as she explores three very different Italian films that are traditionally enjoyed…
Coffee Break ItalianCoffee Break Italian - All You Need To Know
Join Mark and Francesca for this special episode of Coffee Break Italian where we're talking about something a bit different. We receive emails and messages…
Coffee Break ItalianAll the words you need for a card game in Italian | A Coffee Break with Francesca
Join Francesca from the Coffee Break Italian team for a coffee break and get ready to improve your Italian over just 10 minutes. In this little espresso…
Coffee Break ItalianBonus Episode: Clues Explained - La fantastica Caccia al Tresoro
We're back with a special bonus episode of the Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt! Join us for a detailed explanation of this year's Treasure Hunt clues. Sit…
Coffee Break ItalianClue #4 (italiano) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2025
We have reached the last clue of our virtual treasure hunt - La fantastica Caccia al Tesoro di Coffee Break 2025 - which will lead us to the final location!…
Coffee Break ItalianClue #3 (italiano) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2025
It's time for the third clue of La fantastica Caccia al Tesoro di Coffee Break 2025, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Using the interesting facts we…
Coffee Break ItalianClue #2 (italiano) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2025
We're back with the next episode of La fantastica Caccia al Tesoro di Coffee Break 2025, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Join us as we reveal clue…
Coffee Break ItalianClue #1 (italiano) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2025
Welcome to the first episode of La fantastica Caccia al Tesoro di Coffee Break 2025, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Join us in this first episode as…
Coffee Break ItalianAnnouncing the Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2025
New mini-series! Starting on Monday 20th October, join Mark and the Coffee Break Italian Team for a virtual treasure hunt across Europe, in which we'll…
Coffee Break ItalianNon solo ‘in bocca al lupo’ - 8 Italian animal idioms | A Coffee Break with Michela
Ready to learn new idioms in Italian? In this mini espresso lesson, Michela explores some Italian idioms inspired by animals, gli animali. 🐾 Just like in…
Coffee Break Italian'insegnare' & 'imparare' - What's the difference? | A Coffee Break with Francesca
We're back with a new episode, bringing you a little espresso lesson in between the main seasons of Coffee Break Italian. Today, Francesca explores two…
Coffee Break Italian3 Italian idioms related to autumn | A Coffee Break with Michela
Michela from the Coffee Break Italian team is back with another espresso-style episode, in which she will help you improve your Italian vocabulary! ☕ In this…
Coffee Break ItalianBack to school in Italy | A Coffee Break with Francesca
In today's mini-lesson, Francesca takes us behind the scenes of the Italian rientro a scuola, the return to school. You’ll discover useful vocabulary and…
Coffee Break ItalianFrancesca's top travel tips for Sicily & Palermo | A Coffee Break with Francesca
We're back with a new episode, bringing you a little espresso lesson in between main seasons of Coffee Break Italian. In this mini-lesson, join Francesca as…
Coffee Break ItalianHow to maximise your language learning every day | A Coffee Break with Mark
In this espresso episode, join Mark as he shares practical tips to help you make the most of the little moments in your day and turn them into powerful…
Coffee Break ItalianWhen to use 'tu' & 'Lei' in Italian | A Coffee Break with Carolina
Join Carolina from the Coffee Break Italian team for a coffee break, in which you'll have the chance to practise and improve your Italian under just 10…
Coffee Break ItalianCarolina's travel tips for this enchanting Italian destination | A Coffee Break with Carolina
Here at Coffee Break Italian, we're currently enjoying working on our next podcast series for you, but in the meantime, we hope you enjoy this mini espresso…
Coffee Break Italian'Metà' vs. 'mezzo' - How to say "half" in Italian | A Coffee Break with Michela
Join Michela from the Coffee Break Italian team for a coffee break, in which you'll have the chance to practise and improve your Italian over just 10 minutes…
Coffee Break Italian6 fun Italian idioms about food & how to use them | A Coffee Break with Francesca
Join Francesca from the Coffee Break Italian team for an espresso-style episode, in which you'll have the chance to practise and improve your Italian. In this…
Coffee Break Italian5 tips to turn any trip into your language classroom | A Coffee Break with Mark
Join Mark, the founder of Coffee Break Languages, for a coffee break, in which you'll hear tips and ideas to boost your language-learning journey in just a few…
Coffee Break Italian‘Sapere’ vs. ‘conoscere’ - 2 verbs meaning "to know" | A Coffee Break with Carolina
In these short, espresso-style episodes, we help you improve your Italian a little bit each time. 💪 Today, we're joined by Carolina from the Coffee Break…
Coffee Break ItalianHow to use the preposition 'da' | A Coffee Break with Francesca
Here at Coffee Break Italian, we're currently enjoying working on our next podcast series for you, but in the meantime, we hope you enjoy this mini espresso…
Coffee Break ItalianCBI Scenes 1.10 | L’inizio di un amore
Join Francesca and Mark for the last Chapter of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! Summer has finally arrived, and as two high school students return…
Coffee Break ItalianCBI Scenes 1.09 | In bocca al lupo per la verifica
Join Francesca and Mark for this Chapter of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! A high school student stops at a café before class, clearly troubled and…
Coffee Break ItalianCBI Scenes 1.08 | Che affare!
Join Francesca and Mark for this Chapter of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! In this episode, a familiar face comes to the bar with an unusually…
Coffee Break ItalianCBI Scenes 1.07 | Un caffè fortunato
Conversations at the bar typically revolve around work, even during coffee breaks. However, tonight, with the arrival of three men carrying their laptops and…
Coffee Break ItalianCBI Scenes 1.06 | Si balla alla sagra del cocomero
Join Francesca and Mark for the sixth Chapter of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! In this episode, the local festival season has begun and the…
Coffee Break ItalianCBI Scenes 1.05 | Un ritratto speciale
Join Francesca and Mark for the fifth Chapter of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! In this episode, a young woman enters the café with a latte order…
Coffee Break ItalianCBI Scenes 1.04 | Una domenica al bar
Join Francesca and Mark for the fourth Chapter of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! In this episode, we visit the café on a Sunday. The atmosphere is…