Coffee Break Italian
Coffee Break Italian is a language learning podcast that teaches Italian in short, 15-minute lessons. In Season 1, teacher Mark, learner Katie, and native speaker Francesca guide beginners from scratch. Season 2 features Mark, Francesca, and learner Isla for more advanced content. The podcast is part of the Coffee Break Languages series, designed for convenient learning on the go.
Episodes
The 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 situations, from "permesso" at the door to "pronto" on the phone, and the many meanings hiding inside "prego". In this episode you'll find some new words, and a few extra examples beyond what's in the video.➡️ Click here to watch the video vers
10 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 10 everyday food idioms, from someone who's "like parsley" and turns up everywhere to the moment an omelette is already made and the damage is done. She explains what each one really means and the kind of situation where it fits, then round
5 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, Francesca shares five things you might not know about 'potere', from using the conditional to sound more polite to meeting 'potere' as a noun, and she helps you tell it apart from 'riuscire' and 'sapere'. It completes her little series on the m
Italian 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 and gh sounds right, with a few tasty facts thrown in along the way.➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode.➡️ Get free mini-lessons and language tips every week by signing up to our newsletter: https://coffeebreaklanguages.
5 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 interesting things to know about volere, from the tricky 'gl' sound and using it as a noun to choosing between ho voluto and volevo in the past. How many of them are new to you?➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode.➡️ Want
Allora, 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 carries a lot of meaning, and learning to use them naturally is one of the fastest ways to sound more Italian. Which one will you start using first?➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode.➡️ To receive regular free mini-less
5 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 different auxiliaries in the past tense, the less familiar meaning of "to owe", and the noun "il dovere". How many of these did you already know?➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode.➡️ Love learning in short bursts? Our free wee
5 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 "favorito" and "preferito" to understanding why Italians say "mi lavo i denti", these are practical changes you can start using straight away.➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode.➡️ Want more tips like these delivered straigh
Scenes 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 table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling.In Chiuso per ferie, Lorenzo's exhaustion from a busy summer leads to a well-deserved, but u
Scenes 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 table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling.In Episode 9, La vita qui non è poi così male, Lorenzo’s friend talks about life in Berlin a
Scenes 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 table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling.In L’estate della maturità, a small group of students go to il caffè di Tullio to celebrate
Scenes 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 table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling.In Chapter 7, Il colloquio di lavoro, the fate of a job interview hangs in the balance as To
Scenes 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 table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling.In Episode 6, La vera amicizia non ha età, Gianni talks about his latest health diagnosis.&n
Scenes 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 table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling.In 'Tutto è bene quel che finisce bene', a young woman introduces her girlfriend to her pare
Scenes 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 table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and build your language skills naturally through storytelling.The latest episode of Scenes is here, and in this chapter, Problemi di cuore, Angelica learns of Matt
Scenes 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 table. In this immersive series, you’ll follow a compelling story set in a local café and build your language skills naturally through storytelling.Are you curious to find out what’s in store for you in Chapter 3, Una simpatica coppia di scozzes
Scenes 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 table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling.In this episode, Lorenzo is puzzled when he goes to open the café and finds the shutter half
Scenes 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 you back to il Caffè di Tullio.If you joined us in Season 1 then you will already be familiar with il Caffè di Tullio - our charming Italian café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around
'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! 🎄🍰She introduces you to two iconic holiday cakes:➡️ il panettone, the classic Milanese Christmas staple➡️ il pandoro, the soft, buttery favourite from VeronaFrancesca shares a bit of history, how she likes to enjoy them, and of course… reve
Discover 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, you’ll discover that December in Italy is much more than Christmas itself. From regional customs to useful seasonal vocabulary, this episode is the perfect way to immerse yourself in Italy’s magical month of celebrations. 🎁➡️ Don’t miss more con
Non 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 during the holiday season! 🎄🍿In this little espresso lesson, you’ll discover:🎬 Natale in casa Cupiello 🎬 Parenti Serpenti 🎬 Il cinepanettoneWhether you're looking for something heartwarming, dramatic or funny, this mini lesson will
Coffee 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 all the time asking us "where should I start?", so we thought we'd answer that in this episode. We share details about how Coffee Break Italian first started and all of the resources we have released since then.We hope you enjoy hearing about t
All 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 lesson, Francesca explores one of Italy’s favourite pastimes: giocare a carte, playing cards! You’ll also pick up useful phrases like fare le carte (to shuffle the cards), un mazzo (a deck), and even a fun memory trick, come quando fuori piove, to
Bonus 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 back, relax and enjoy listening to this episode on your next coffee break. ☕️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Clue #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! Test your Italian and detective skills as we reveal everything you need to know to determine the last destination. Remember to submit your entry form listing the location from each episode to be in with a chance of winning a prize.Click here t
Clue #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 provide, and your language skills, can you work out where checkpoint number three is? In case you missed it - everyone who correctly identifies the four mystery locations will win a free month's subscription to the Coffee Break Club, as well a
Clue #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 number two which takes us one step closer to our final location. As we continue through this mini series we'll discover further clues to help you solve the mystery. Remember, you could be in with a chance of winning some great prizes!
Clue #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 we reveal the initial clue. As you continue through this mini series you’ll discover further clues, solve the mystery and practise your Italian.For further details about how you can take part, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast
Announcing 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 discover clues, solve the mystery and practise our Italian.But this is not just a language lesson – it's a competition! By taking part you could win some amazing prizes to help you take your Italian to the next level. For everything you need to kno
Non 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 English, animals in Italian are used to describe traits, habits, and everyday situations. You’ll learn how to say things like:lento come una lumaca 🐌sano come un pesce 🐟 cavallo di battaglia 🎶andare a letto con le galline 🌙🐓 ➡️ To
'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 essential Italian verbs that often cause confusion: imparare (to learn) and insegnare (to teach). 👩🎓 👨🏫While they may look similar, they have opposite meanings and different structures. By the end of the episode, you’ll know exactly when to use i
3 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 mini-lesson, you’ll learn three Italian idioms related to autumn:prendere in castagna 🌰 venir su come i funghi 🍄 avere sale in zucca 🎃Join us for this cosy episode and discover their meaning and how to use these expressions in contex
Back 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 cultural insights that will help you feel more confident talking about school life in Italian.📚 By the end of this episode, you'll feel ready to step into any Italian classroom! ✅ To get access to more content like this, subscribe to th
Francesca'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 she shares her travel tips for visiting Sicilia and its vibrant capital, Palermo. From curiosities about the island to the delicious local gastronomy, she shares useful Italian words and phrases. You'll be inspired to add Trinacria, as Sicily i
How 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 opportunities for language learning! 💪 Discover how his recent trip to Slovenia taught him how his small interactions can help you build confidence and momentum in your learning.You’ll also get a taste of exclusive resources from the Coffee Break C
When 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 minutes.In this episode, Carolina explains when to use tu and when to use Lei, the informal and formal ways of saying ‘you’ in Italian. You'll learn how to choose the right level of formality depending on the context, and how to avoid common cultur
Carolina'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 lesson with Carolina.☕In this episode, she shares some of her top travel tips for exploring a beautiful Italian destination: Castelluccio di Norcia. You’ll not only discover what makes this place so special, but you’ll also pick up useful Ital
'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.In this episode, she will take a closer look at how to say half in Italian, specifically the difference between metà and mezzo. While both words can be translated the same, they’re used in different contexts.➗➡️ To continue improving your Ita
6 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 episode, she shares six fun Italian idioms – all based on food! Francesca explains the meaning behind expressions like parla come mangi and filare liscio come l’olio, and how to use them naturally in conversation. 🍅🫘🎯 To access more Italian c
5 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 minutes.In this episode, Mark shares five tips to make any trip your language classroom, even if travelling is not an option for you just now. So, if you're planning a trip to an Italian-speaking destination or want to get some tips for imm
‘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 Italian team, and we’re exploring the difference between the verbs sapere and conoscere, both of which mean 'to know', but in very different ways! By the end of this mini-lesson, you’ll have the knowledge (and the confidence!) to know when to use
How 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 lesson with Francesca. In this episode, we're taking a closer look at the incredibly useful preposition da. It may be small, but it plays a big role in Italian and can have a range of meanings depending on the context. You’ll learn how to
CBI 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, there's a noticeable shift in the atmosphere between them. What happens next could very well change everything for them...Click here to access the premium course of Scenes, which includes access to lesson notes, vocabulary lists, exercises,
CBI 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 reluctant to face the day ahead. As he confides in Lorenzo, we learn he’s ready to give up, but a gentle conversation may shift his course...Click here to access the premium course of Scenes, which includes access to lesson notes, vocabular
CBI 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 cheerful spirit! He shares his new idea: renting out his city apartment as a charming summer B&B. It sounds like a great deal could be worked out with the bar.Click here to access the premium course of Scenes, which includes access to lesson
CBI 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 big plans, something unusual could be about to happen… Join Francesca and Mark for this exciting Chapter of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! Click here to access the premium course of Scenes, which includes access to lesson notes, v
CBI 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 festivities seem to attract quite a crowd. A particularly elegant couple catches everyone's attention, and their presence hints at a special evening ahead...Click here to access the premium course of Scenes, which includes access to lesson notes,
CBI 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 and a sketchpad. As she leaves, something unexpected is left behind…Click here to access the premium course of Scenes, which includes access to lesson notes, vocabulary lists, exercises, quizzes (and much more!) to check your understandi
CBI 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 usually lively, but this Sunday, something in the air feels different as a playful question catches Angelica off guard. As it turns out, the day might hold more than just the usual routine.Click here to access the premium course of Scen
CBI 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 it seems she’s already catching the eye of Mattia, the boy from the nearby tobacconist. However, when his boss finds out, things take an unexpected turn. As for Angelica, does she feel the same way about him?In this lesson, we will explore in
CBI 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 conversation between two worried students and offers a simple suggestion that changes everything.Alongside the story, Francesca and Mark discuss interesting aspects of the vocabulary and grammar which appear in this chapter, helping you take you
CBI 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 he settles into his role, we’re introduced to some fascinating regulars, come la signora Rachele.Pour yourself a coffee and join us for the start of this journey, where every visit to the café reveals a new tale. This episode is just the begi
Introducing 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 aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive new course, you’ll follow a compelling story set in a local café and build your language skills naturally through storytelling.Here’s wha
Clue #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 your Italian and detective skills as Mark and Carolina reveal everything you need to know to determine the last destination. Remember to submit your entry form listing the location from each episode to be in with a chance of winning a prize,
Clue #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 provided by Carolina and your language skills, can you work out where checkpoint number three is? In case you missed it - everyone who correctly identifies the four mystery locations will win a free month's subscription to the Coffee Break Club,
Clue #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 Francesca and Mark as they reveal clue number two and take us one step closer to our final location. As we continue through this mini series we'll discover further clues, solve the mystery and you could be in with a chance of winning some
Clue #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 first episode as they reveal the initial clue. As you continue through this mini series you’ll discover further clues, solve the mystery and practise your Italian.For further details about how you can take part visit coffeebrea
Announcing 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 discover clues, solve the mystery and practise our Italian. But this is not just a language lesson – it's a competition, and by taking part you could win some amazing prizes for Italian learners. For everything you need to know about this mini seri
Commonly 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 access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Un 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 after nouns in Italian.➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Un 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.➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mastering 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 discuss its negative forms, as well as how to conjugate verbs in the negative in the tu, voi and Lei forms. Be sure to enjoy episode 6 first!➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See
How 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 Italian Show and learn how to conjugate the imperative mood in tu, voi and Lei forms, as well as learning the irregularities!➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See
The 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 include in your next Italian conversation!➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A 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 on other irregularities within this vast topic.➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How 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 Mark and Francesca go over everything you need to know to perfect your pronunciation in this episode of The Coffee Break Italian Show!➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See
When 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 mistake or misuse them again!➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How 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 understand when to use 'mi piace' or 'mi piacciono'. We also focus on learning how to express other people's likings in Italian.➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️☕️ To purchase a Coffee Break mug, cli
Introducing 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 break at a time. Throughout the 10-episode series we cover a range of topics to help you deepen your understanding of tricky grammar, broaden your vocabulary, and improve your pronunciation. You'll sound like a native speaker in no time!You will
Tips 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 Show, Francesca and Maurizio share some useful guidelines to know the gender of nouns in Italian. By the end of this episode you won't panic when you need to know the gender of a noun and your online dictionary won't load!➡️ Click here to access
How 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 about Italian apologies. By the end of this episode you will know when to use the different expressions for saying I'm sorry and excuse me in various situations.➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅
How 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 pronounce this tricky sound! By the end of this episode you will no longer feel tongue-tied when using 'gli'. ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more
A 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 about definite articles. By the end of this episode you will be able to confidently chose between the seven different options in Italian!➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast.
Practising '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 already enjoyed part one, click here. Francesca and Maurizio discuss some of the most common expressions featuring 'avere', which don’t translate using "to have" in English. By then end of this episode you will be able to use this verb naturally
Useful 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 in this episode we learn many useful everyday expressions that use 'avere' in which the verb does not translate as "to have".➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See
‘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 potere, sapere, and riuscire transform the simple idea of "can" in English. By the end of this episode you will know the different uses of these three verbs and also their irregular conjugations!➡️ Click here to access the blog article and workshe
‘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 use 'a' and 'in' in Italian!➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tips 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 for mastering this phonetic feature to make you sound more Italian when you speak!➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️☕️ To purchase a Coffee Break mug, click here ☕️ Hosted on Acast. See acast
‘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 the end of this episode, you'll sound more like a native speaker in your conversations!➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this episode⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Introducing 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 your intermediate Italian to the next level, one coffee break at a time. We cover a range of topics to help you deepen your understanding of tricky grammar, broaden your vocabulary, and improve your pronunciation. You'll sound like a native spe
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