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Coffee Break Italian

Coffee Break Languages

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:45

6 fun Italian idioms about food & how to use them | A...

Coffee Break Italian ·

2025/08/05

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 content and to keep improving your Italian, you can receive regular free mini-lessons straight to your

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10:52

5 tips to turn any trip into your language classroom...

Coffee Break Italian ·

2025/07/29

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 immersing yourself in the language even when you're at home, this episode is perfect for you.✈️🌍🗣️➡️ Stay

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5:56

‘Sapere’ vs. ‘conoscere’ - 2 verbs meaning "to know"...

Coffee Break Italian ·

2025/07/22

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 the right verb in everyday conversations. 🙌✅Access more content like this and subscribe to the Coffee

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8:20

How to use the preposition 'da' | A Coffee Break with...

Coffee Break Italian ·

2025/07/15

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 use it:➡️ in time expressions➡️ to express purpose➡️ to tell which city you are from➡️ to talk about being at

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24:49

CBI Scenes 1.10 | L’inizio di un amore

Coffee Break Italian ·

2025/06/03

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, quizzes (and much more!) to check your understanding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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26:22

CBI Scenes 1.09 | In bocca al lupo per la verifica

Coffee Break Italian ·

2025/05/27

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, vocabulary lists, exercises, quizzes (and much more!) to check your understanding. Hosted on Acast. See

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25:44

CBI Scenes 1.08 | Che affare!

Coffee Break Italian ·

2025/05/20

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 notes, vocabulary lists, exercises, quizzes (and much more!) to check your understanding. Hosted on

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30:22

CBI Scenes 1.07 | Un caffè fortunato

Coffee Break Italian ·

2025/05/13

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, vocabulary lists, exercises, quizzes (and much more!) to check your understanding. Hosted on Acast. See

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27:47

CBI Scenes 1.06 | Si balla alla sagra del cocomero

Coffee Break Italian ·

2025/05/06

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, vocabulary lists, exercises, quizzes (and much more!) to check your understanding. Hosted on Acast. See

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22:29

CBI Scenes 1.05 | Un ritratto speciale

Coffee Break Italian ·

2025/04/22

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 understanding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:36

CBI Scenes 1.04 | Una domenica al bar

Coffee Break Italian ·

2025/04/15

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 Scenes, which includes access to lesson notes, vocabulary lists, exercises, quizzes (and much more!) to check your

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23:09

CBI Scenes 1.03 | Angelica e Mattia

Coffee Break Italian ·

2025/04/08

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 interesting aspects of vocabulary and grammar alongside the story, helping you take your language skills

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26:09

CBI Scenes 1.02 | Chi trova un amico, trova un...

Coffee Break Italian ·

2025/04/01

Join us for the second episode of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! In this episode, the curious barista who owns Caffè di Tullioverhears 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 your language skills to the next level.Click here to access the premium course of Scenes, which includes access

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31:54

CBI Scenes 1.01 | Se vuoi un buon caffè, devi aspettare

Coffee Break Italian ·

2025/03/25

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 beginning of what’s sure to be a rich and flavourful series!Alongside the story, Mark and Francesca will

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2:16

Introducing Scenes from the Coffee Break Café

Coffee Break Italian ·

2025/03/19

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 what makes it special:10 engaging lessons, each with a new chapter in the café’s unfolding story.Authentic

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9:51

Clue #4 (italiano) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure...

Coffee Break Italian ·

2024/11/10

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, you have until 9am UK time (4am Eastern) on 12th November to submit your entry.Click here to locate the

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10:04

Clue #3 (italiano) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure...

Coffee Break Italian ·

2024/11/08

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, as well as being entered into a prize draw to win lifetime access to our entire collection of French,

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9:36

Clue #2 (italiano) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure...

Coffee Break Italian ·

2024/11/06

We're back with the next episode ofLa 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 great prizes!For further details about how you can take part in the treasure hunt and enter the competition,

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9:04

Clue #1 (italiano) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure...

Coffee Break Italian ·

2024/11/04

Welcome to the first episode ofLa 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 visitcoffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:30

Announcing the Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024

Coffee Break Italian ·

2024/10/29

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 series and how to take part in the competition, visitcoffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt. We hope you

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