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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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29:25

CBI Mag 2.10 | Corsa alla Spada e Palio di Camerino:...

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2022/09/01

We have reached the tenth and final episode of the Coffee Break Italian Magazine Season 2! We're stepping back in time as we'rediscussing twoRenaissance events which take place in theregion ofMarchein May. Join Mark and Francesca one last time in this series as they explore masculine words ending in -a and qualche (some) and ogni (each) + singular nouns. That's not all! We round off the series with a ciliegina sulla torta based on the word spada, the prize for the winner of the race described by

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25:09

CBI Mag 2.09 | La Serenata: una dedica musicale

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2022/08/18

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 to a text about this ancient tradition, we learn about the following grammar points:basta che+ subjunctive, thece n’èstructure, and how to useil proprio/la propriaas an alternative toil suo/la sua.As always, there’s lots of new vocabulary to takenote of along the way, such aschitarra,liutoandpromessi sposi.In keeping with the theme of

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28:25

CBI Mag 2.08 | I Monti Azzurri – I Sibillini

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2022/08/04

In this episode of the Coffee Break Italian Magazine, we're talking about the Sibillini Mountains - a mountain chain in central Italy which includes abeautiful natural park. Join Mark and Francesca as they discuss a text highlighting what these impressive mountains have to offer while talking about some key vocabulary and grammar points including: si dice che + present or imperfect subjunctive, and the present subjunctive in the passive form. We finish the episode with our ciliegina sulla torta

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29:53

CBI Mag 2.07 | Dante: il padre della lingua italiana

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2022/07/21

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 review various grammar points in this episode, including: the historical present, relative superlative adjectives,the passive withvenireandsi passivante. Be sure to listen until the end of the episode to hear ourciliegina sulla torta.There will be a total of 10 episodes in Season 2 of the Coffee Break Italian Magazine. If you'd like to benefit

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CBI Mag 2.06 | Pandoro o Panettone? Questo è il dilemma!

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2022/07/07

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 about these traditional Italian Christmas cakes, take note of any new words or phrases you hear, such astanto che,dibattito infiammatoandbrevettare.We also learn about the passive structures withvenireinstead ofessere; nonostante+ subjunctive; and the irregular nounuovo.Be sure to listen until the end of the episode to hear this week’s ciliegina

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CBI Mag 2.05 | Tempio del Valadier: un tempio scavato...

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2022/06/23

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 text about this impressive piece or architecture, Mark and Francesca explain a variety of language points including: how to express nuances of colours; the present participle, and passive structures. We also encounter a range of new vocabulary relevant to this topic, such as Medioevo, grotta and roccia. To finish, we share an interesting

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CBI Mag 2.04 | Samantha Cristoforetti: un’italiana...

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2022/06/09

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, Samantha Cristoforetti! Join Mark and Francesca as they learn about her impressive life and work while discussing some interesting grammar points including: dopo + passive past infinitive; how the word ben is used before numbers; and the verb crescere in the past using both auxiliaries. Be sure to listen until the end so that you hear our Ciliegina

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CBI Mag 2.03 | La Festa del Primo Maggio

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2022/05/26

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 'May Day', is celebrated in Italy. After listening to a text about this celebration we take a closer look at the language covered, including the use of nessuno (no one) without a double negative and the use of infatti (in fact, indeed). We round off the episode by explaining the following expression: Forza e coraggio, che dopo aprile viene

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CBI Mag 2.02 | Castelluccio di Norcia: la perla...

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2022/05/12

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 Central Italy. As we hear a text about this village, Mark and Francesca discuss the interesting language points along the way. We look at verbs requiring the addition of -isc-, superlative adjectives and then finish with our ciliegina sulla torta which is a saying including the word lenticchie.There will be a total of 10 episodes in Season 2 of

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CBI Mag 2.01 | Italo Svevo: uno scrittore dalla...

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2022/04/28

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 points to help you improve your language skills. In this episode we're talking about the famous 20th century Italian writer, Italo Svevo. We explore the language used in the text, including the use of the adjective grande before and after nouns; adjectives ending in -issimo/a (absolute superlative); as well as some interesting vocabulary like nome

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Coffee Break Italian News - 4th April 2022

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2022/04/04

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 2022; the launch of the Coffee Break books, available from June in your local bookshop and from online retailers; and the Coffee Break Italian Club, where you can get your daily dose of Italian activities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Introducing Coffee Break Italian Season 3

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2021/10/21

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 your Italian to the next level, accompanied by your friendly teachers and hosts, Francesca and Mark. In each episode you'll learn about a language point and listen to Francesca and Mark explaining the aspects of the language. You'll then 'experience' this language in the context of a dialogue.Please note that Coffee Break Italian Season 3 will

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24:10

CBI Travel Diaries 2.10 | Grazie di tutto,...

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2021/04/16

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 Trento before enjoying one last traditional lunch withcanederli, polenta, cheese, apple pie and bombardino. In between the food-related vocabulary featured in our final travel diary entry, Mark and Francesca discuss the pronominal verbs volerci and andarsene, the irregular noun mani and the verb mancare in the future tense.Our premium version

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CBI Travel Diaries 2.09 | Tempesta sulla Marmolada

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2021/04/09

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 and Francesca pick up on many interesting grammar points along the way and discuss: dopo + past infinitive, stare + gerund, and the pronoun ci, both as a direct object pronoun and a reflexive pronoun. Don't miss this useful episode!The podcast episodes will be published weekly from 12th February. However, if you would like to binge the entire

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CBI Travel Diaries 2.08 | Il meritato riposo a...

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2021/04/02

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 Dolomites, where they enjoy a trip to the spa. Join Mark and Francesca as they discuss the language featured in this episode, from relative pronouns and indirect object pronouns to demonstrative pronouns and more! We also hear some handy Italian phrases such as che meraviglia! and per niente.The podcast episodes will be published weekly from 12th

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23:16

CBI Travel Diaries 2.07 | Un trekking intenso verso...

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2021/03/26

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 Le Tre Cime and encounter a deer on their way. Throughout Simone's diary entry, we hear a range of useful verbs including affrontare and scivolare, as well as some new idioms. Listen to the episode to find out more!The podcast episodes will be published weekly from 12th February. However, if you would like to binge the entire season then you

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CBI Travel Diaries 2.06 | Tre Cime di Lavaredo -...

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2021/03/19

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 lunch at a mountain retreat while enjoying a bombardino. There's much more food-related vocabulary in this episode as well as some interesting grammar points which Mark and Francesca explore.The podcast episodes will be published weekly from 12th February. However, if you would like to binge the entire season then you can access all 10 episodes

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29:56

CBI Travel Diaries 2.05 | Un imprevisto al lago di...

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2021/03/12

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 diDobbiaco after an unexpected detour changes their plan for the day. All’idea di, tanto che and per sicurezza are just some of the useful phrases which Mark and Francesca discuss in this episode.The podcast episodes will be published weekly from 12th February. However, if you would like to binge the entire season then you can access all 10 episodes on the

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CBI Travel Diaries 2.04 | Un villaggio da favola:...

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2021/03/05

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 they go sledging and enjoy a traditional dinner with canederli. Listen out for a range of adjectives mentioned in this diary entry, includingaccogliente, fiabesco and innevato. As always, Coffee Break Italian hosts, Mark and Francesca will be on hand to explain the language featured in this episode.The podcast episodes will be published weekly

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CBI Travel Diaries 2.03 | Terza tappa: la fredda Bolzano

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2021/02/26

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 northernmost region of South Tyrol. Here, they explore the market and taste polenta for the first time, before taking the cable car to the mountains to enjoy the view of the snow-capped city. Mark and Francesca pick up on some interesting vocabulary such as funivia and tetti a punta, and discuss the difference between mattina and mattinata.The

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