

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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Oct 26, 2025 • 10min
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 to locate the entry form and for further details about the competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 24, 2025 • 10min
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 as being entered into a prize draw to win lifetime access to our entire collection of Italian courses!Don't miss out on this exciting adventure - click here for more details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 22, 2025 • 9min
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!For further details about how you can take part in the treasure hunt and enter the competition, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 20, 2025 • 10min
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.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 2025 • 2min
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 know about this mini series and how to take part in the competition, click here.We hope you enjoy la fantastica Caccia al Tesoro di Coffee Break 2025! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 14, 2025 • 6min
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 continue improving your Italian skills and receive helpful content straight to your inbox, subscribe to the Coffee Break Italian newsletter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 7, 2025 • 7min
'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 imparare and when to use insegnare and feel confident putting both into practice.🎯 You can receive regular free mini-lessons straight to your inbox by signing up for our Coffee Break Italian newsletter. Just go to coffeebreaklanguages.kit.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sep 30, 2025 • 6min
3 Italian idioms related to autumn | A Coffee Break with Michela
Michela dives into autumn-themed Italian idioms that enrich your vocabulary. Discover how 'prendere in castagna' captures the essence of catching someone red-handed. Learn about 'venir su come i funghi,' perfect for describing rapid growth, like trends on social media. The phrase 'avere sale in zucca' teaches the importance of common sense, illustrated with a humorous example. It's a cozy mini-lesson that blends culture and language seamlessly!

Sep 23, 2025 • 6min
Back to school in Italy | A Coffee Break with Francesca
Francesca dives into the vibrant traditions of returning to school in Italy. Discover the timing of the school year and the cherished memories tied to summer holidays. Hear about the iconic school uniform and the significance of traditional idioms that inspire success. With fun insights and practical vocabulary, you’ll be ready to navigate the Italian classroom like a pro!

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Sep 16, 2025 • 8min
Francesca's top travel tips for Sicily & Palermo | A Coffee Break with Francesca
Join Francesca as she spills her best travel tips for exploring Sicily and its capital, Palermo. Discover the island's stunning landscapes and rich culinary heritage, complete with mouthwatering local delicacies. Francesca also shares essential Italian phrases to help you immerse yourself in the culture. Get ready to add Sicilian charm to your travel bucket list!


