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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 ItalianCBI Scenes 1.03 | Angelica e Mattia
Join Francesca and Mark for the third Chapter of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! In this episode, Angelica has just begun helping at the café, but…
Coffee Break ItalianCBI Scenes 1.02 | Chi trova un amico, trova un cornetto alla Nutella
Join us for the second episode of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! In this episode, the curious barista who owns Caffè di Tulli overhears a…
Coffee Break ItalianCBI Scenes 1.01 | Se vuoi un buon caffè, devi aspettare
Welcome to Scenes from the Coffee Break Café! In this first episode, we introduce you to Caffè di Tulli and to Lorenzo, the café’s enthusiastic new owner. As…
Coffee Break ItalianIntroducing Scenes from the Coffee Break Café
We’re about to launch four brand-new intermediate Italian language course - Scenes from the Coffee Break Café. Imagine yourself in a charming café, where the…
Coffee Break ItalianClue #4 (italiano) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024
We have reached the last clue of our virtual treasure hunt La fantastica Caccia al Tesoro di Coffee Break 2024, which will lead us to the final location! Test…
Coffee Break ItalianClue #3 (italiano) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024
It's time for the third clue of La fantastica Caccia al Tesoro di Coffee Break 2024, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Using the interesting facts…
Coffee Break ItalianClue #2 (italiano) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024
We're back with the next episode of La fantastica Caccia al Tesoro di Coffee Break 2024, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! In this episode join…
Coffee Break ItalianClue #1 (italiano) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024
Welcome to the first episode of La fantastica Caccia al Tesoro di Coffee Break 2024, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Join Francesca and Mark in this…
Coffee Break ItalianAnnouncing the Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024
New mini-series! Starting on Monday 4th November, join Mark and the Coffee Break Italian Team for a virtual treasure hunt across Europe, in which we'll…
Coffee Break ItalianCommonly misused Italian words - Panini, lasagna, bruschetta and more | CBI Show 2.10
In this final episode of Season 2 of The Coffee Break Italian Show we review misspelled, misused and mispronounced Italian words in English! ➡️ Click here to…
Coffee Break ItalianUn amico vecchio o un vecchio amico? - Understanding Italian adjective placement | CBI Show 2.09
Do you struggle with the placement of adjectives in Italian? In this episode of The Coffee Break Italian show we discuss why some adjectives come before or…
Coffee Break ItalianUn and un' - When do you use the apostrophe? | CBI Show 2.08
Do you know the difference between un and un' in Italian? Tune in to this episode of the Coffee Break Italian Show and learn all about indefinite articles. ➡️…
Coffee Break ItalianMastering the negative imperative in Italian | CBI Show 2.07
We're following on from the previous Coffee Break Italian Show episode and learning how to master the negative imperative in Italian in this episode! We…
Coffee Break ItalianHow to give commands, instructions and suggestions - The imperative in Italian | CBI Show 2.06
How confident are you with the imperative mood to give commands, instructions and suggestions in Italian? Join Francesca and Maurizio in this episode of the…
Coffee Break ItalianThe power of 'fare' - Essential everyday expressions with 'fare' | CBI Show 2.05
In this episode of the Coffee Break Italian Show we are learning all about the versatile verb fare and it's many set expressions. We explore expressions to…
Coffee Break ItalianA guide to irregular plurals in Italian | CBI Show 2.04
In this episode of The Coffee Break Italian Show we're discussing Italian plurals. You'll learn (or review) the regular pattern of pluralising nouns, and focus…
Coffee Break ItalianHow do you pronounce the letters C and G in Italian? | CBI Show 2.03
Would you like to master the pronunciation of letters C and G in Italian? It's important to understand the distinction between hard and soft C and G sounds, so…
Coffee Break ItalianWhen to use 'di' and 'da' - Italian prepositions | CBI Show 2.02
Curious about Italian prepositions di and da? In this episode of the Coffee Coffee Break Italian Show we compare prepositions di and da so that you never…
Coffee Break ItalianHow to say 'I like' in Italian - 'mi piace' or 'mi piacciono'? | CBI Show 2.01
Welcome back to Season 2 of The Coffee Break Italian Show! In this first episode of the Season we will be learning how to say "I like" in Italian and…
Coffee Break ItalianIntroducing Season 2 of the Coffee Break Italian Show
We're back with Season 2 of the Coffee Break Italian Show! In this podcast series we help you take your intermediate Italian to the next level, one coffee…
Coffee Break ItalianTips to remember the gender of nouns | The Coffee Break Italian Show 1.10
Would you like to learn some tips and tricks to remember the gender of nouns in Italian? You're in luck! In this final episode of The Coffee Break Italian…
Coffee Break ItalianHow to apologise, excuse yourself and ask for permission in Italian | The Coffee Break Italian Show 1.09
Do you know how to say "I'm sorry" in Italian? In this penultimate episode of The Coffee Break Italian Show, Mark and Maurizio discuss all you need to know…
Coffee Break ItalianHow to pronounce 'gli' | The Coffee Break Italian Show 1.08
Do you struggle with the pronunciation of 'gli' in Italian? Do not fear, in this episode of The Coffee Break Italian Show Mark and Francesca discuss how to…
Coffee Break ItalianA guide to definite articles in Italian | The Coffee Break Italian Show 1.07
Do you know how to translate "the" in Italian? In this episode of The Coffee Break Italian Show, Mark and Francesca talk about everything you need to know…
Coffee Break ItalianPractising 'avere' expressions - Part 2 | The Coffee Break Italian Show 1.06
In this episode of The Coffee Break Italian Show we continue learning about the verb 'avere'. This is part two of our focus on 'avere', so, if you haven’t…
Coffee Break ItalianUseful expressions with 'avere' - Part 1 | The Coffee Break Italian Show 1.05
Welcome to the halfway point of The Coffee Break Italian Show series! In this episode we focus on the verb 'avere', its basic meaning being "to have". However…
Coffee Break Italian‘Potere’, ‘sapere’, ‘riuscire’ - How to translate ‘can’ | The Coffee Break Italian Show 1.04
Do you know how to translate the English word "can" into Italian? In this episode of The Coffee Break Italian Show, Mark and Francesca discuss how verbs…
Coffee Break Italian‘In’ or ‘a’? - Italian prepositions | The Coffee Break Italian Show 1.03
In this episode of The Coffee Break Italian Show we are focusing on prepositions. By the end of this episode you will have learned five key rules to help you…
Coffee Break ItalianTips for pronouncing double consonants | The Coffee Break Italian Show 1.02
Would you like to perfect the pronunciation of double consonants - le doppie - in Italian? In this episode of the Coffee Break Italian Show we share some tips…
Coffee Break Italian‘Tu’ and ‘Lei’ - How to navigate informal and formal Italian | The Coffee Break Italian Show 1.01
Welcome to the very first episode of the Coffee Break Italian Show! Have you ever wondered whether to use 'tu' and 'Lei' when addressing someone in Italian? By…
Coffee Break ItalianIntroducing the Coffee Break Italian Show
Welcome to our brand new podcast series - the Coffee Break Italian Show! Throughout this 10-episode series, Mark, Francesca and Maurizio will help you take…
Coffee Break ItalianCBI Mag 2.10 | Corsa alla Spada e Palio di Camerino: un tuffo nel passato
We have reached the tenth and final episode of the Coffee Break Italian Magazine Season 2! We're stepping back in time as we're discussing two Renaissance…
Coffee Break ItalianCBI Mag 2.09 | La Serenata: una dedica musicale
Welcome back to the Coffee Break Italian Magazine! This time, we’re talking about the origins of a well-known romantic tradition - La Serenata. While listening…
Coffee Break ItalianCBI Mag 2.08 | I Monti Azzurri – I Sibillini
In this episode of the Coffee Break Italian Magazine, we're talking about the Sibillini Mountains - a mountain chain in central Italy which includes a…
Coffee Break ItalianCBI Mag 2.07 | Dante: il padre della lingua italiana
The topic of this Coffee Break Italian Magazine episode is the life and work of Italy’s greatest poet and ‘father’ of the Italian language: Dante Alighieri. We…
Coffee Break ItalianCBI Mag 2.06 | Pandoro o Panettone? Questo è il dilemma!
Pandoro o Panettone? That is the question Mark and Francesca are discussing in this episode of the Coffee Break Italian Magazine! While listening to a text…
Coffee Break ItalianCBI Mag 2.05 | Tempio del Valadier: un tempio scavato nella roccia
In this episode of the Coffee Break Italian Magazine we're exploring a very special temple built inside a natural cave in the region of Marche. After hearing a…
Coffee Break ItalianCBI Mag 2.04 | Samantha Cristoforetti: un’italiana alla Stazione Spaziale Internazionale
We're back with another episode of the Coffee Break Italian Magazine! This time, the topic of our text is all about the first female Italian astronaut…
Coffee Break ItalianCBI Mag 2.03 | La Festa del Primo Maggio
Welcome to another episode of the Coffee Break Italian Magazine! In this episode Mark and Francesca discuss how the 1st of May, also known as 'Labour Day' or…
Coffee Break ItalianCBI Mag 2.02 | Castelluccio di Norcia: la perla dell’Umbria
In this week's episode of the Coffee Break Italian Magazine we're heading to Castelluccio di Norcia, a village between the regions of Marche and Umbria in…
Coffee Break ItalianCBI Mag 2.01 | Italo Svevo: uno scrittore dalla doppia identità
Welcome to Season 2 of the Coffee Break Italian Magazine! Join our hosts Mark, Francesca and Silvia as they explore a range of cultural topics and grammar…
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Coffee Break Italian News - 4th April 2022
In this special episode, Mark provides an update on all things Coffee Break Italian including the return of the Coffee Break Italian Magazine in late April…
Coffee Break ItalianIntroducing Coffee Break Italian Season 3
Siamo tornati! We're delighted to announce that, starting today, the 21st October 2021, Coffee Break Italian Season 3 is available. In this series you'll take…
Coffee Break ItalianCBI Travel Diaries 2.10 | Grazie di tutto, Trentino-Alto Adige!
It's the 10th and final episode of the Coffee Break Italian Travel Diaries Season 2 and Simone and Anna are rounding off their trip with a visit to the city of…
Coffee Break ItalianCBI Travel Diaries 2.09 | Tempesta sulla Marmolada
In the penultimate episode of the series, Simone and Anna are on the move again as they are hiking up Marmolada - the highest mountain of the Dolomites. Mark…
Coffee Break ItalianCBI Travel Diaries 2.08 | Il meritato riposo a Cortina d’Ampezzo
In the latest episode of the Coffee Break Italian Travel Diaries Season 2, Simone and Anna are in Cortina, one of the most popular ski destinations in the…
Coffee Break ItalianCBI Travel Diaries 2.07 | Un trekking intenso verso valle
Welcome back to Season 2 the Coffee Break Italian Travel Diaries! Having spent the night in the mountain retreat, Simone and Anna make their way down from the…
Coffee Break ItalianCBI Travel Diaries 2.06 | Tre Cime di Lavaredo - Finalmente in vetta!
In Episode 6 of the Coffee Break Travel Diaries Season 2, Simone and Anna finally reach the Tre Cime di Lavaredo and make the most of the view before having…
Coffee Break ItalianCBI Travel Diaries 2.05 | Un imprevisto al lago di Dobbiaco
We're halfway through our trip to the mountains in northern Italy, and this time, we're joining Anna and Simone for some ice skating on Lago di Dobbiaco after…
Coffee Break ItalianCBI Travel Diaries 2.04 | Un villaggio da favola: Ortisei
We're back with another episode from Season 2 of the Coffee Break Italian Travel Diaries! This time, Simone and Anna are visiting the village of Ortisei where…
Coffee Break ItalianCBI Travel Diaries 2.03 | Terza tappa: la fredda Bolzano
It's time for another episode from Season 2 of the Coffee Break Italian Travel Diaries, and this time, Simone and Anna head to Bolzano, the capital of Italy's…
Coffee Break ItalianCBI Travel Diaries 2.02 | Il fantasma di Castel Thun
Welcome back to another episode of the Coffee Break Italian Travel Diaries. This week, Simone and Anna are taking a break from skiing to visit the medieval…
Coffee Break ItalianCBI Travel Diaries 2.01 | Madonna di Campiglio: finalmente in vacanza!
Welcome to Season 2 of the Coffee Break Italian Travel Diaries for intermediate learners. While it's not so easy to travel right now, why not do some virtual…
Coffee Break ItalianCBI To Go 2.10 | Qual è la tua città italiana preferita? - What is your favourite Italian city?
In this episode of Coffee Break Italian To Go, Francesca asks the question, qual è la tua città italiana preferita? - What is your favourite Italian city? You…
Coffee Break ItalianCBI To Go 2.09 | Qual è la cosa più strana che hai mai mangiato? - What's the strangest thing you've ever eaten?
In this episode of Coffee Break Italian To Go, Francesca asks the question, qual è la cosa più strana che hai mai mangiato? - what's the strangest thing you've…
Coffee Break ItalianCBI To Go 2.08 | Se potessi andare in qualsiasi posto del mondo, dove andresti? - If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
In this episode of Coffee Break Italian To Go, Francesca asks the question, se potessi andare in qualsiasi posto del mondo, dove andresti? - if you could go…
Coffee Break ItalianCBI To Go 2.07 | Cosa ti fa arrabbiare? - What makes you angry?
In this episode of Coffee Break Italian To Go, Francesca asks the question, cosa ti fa arrabbiare? (What makes you angry?)Do you prefer summer or winter?. You…
Coffee Break ItalianCBI To Go 2.06 | Preferisci l’estate o l’inverno? - Do you prefer summer or winter?
In this episode of Coffee Break Italian To Go, Francesca asks the question, preferisci l’estate o l’inverno? Do you prefer summer or winter?. You can use the…
Coffee Break ItalianCBI To Go 2.05 | Pensi che sia importante studiare le lingue straniere? - Do you think that studying foreign languages is important?
In this episode of Coffee Break Italian To Go, Francesca asks the question, pensi che sia importante studiare le lingue straniere? Do you think that studying…
Coffee Break ItalianCBI To Go 2.04 | Cos’hai fatto ieri? - What did you do yesterday?
In this episode of Coffee Break Italian To Go, Francesca asks the question, cos’hai fatto ieri? (What did you do yesterday?). You can use the answers of our…