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

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Mar 25, 2025 • 32min
CBI Scenes 1.01 | Se vuoi un buon caffè, devi aspettare
Dive into the lively world of a charming Italian café, where new owner Lorenzo greets quirky regulars like signora Rachele. Discover the emotional significance of coffee culture as nostalgic tales unfold around a new machine replacing Tullio's beloved one. Learn how Italian grammar enhances storytelling, particularly with unique sentence structures that emphasize emotion. The delightful mix of community, nostalgia, and language offers a rich starting point for budding Italian speakers. Pour a cup and enjoy the journey!

Mar 19, 2025 • 2min
Introducing Scenes from the Coffee Break Café
Immerse yourself in an enchanting café setting where storytelling meets language learning. Follow captivating narratives featuring café owners and regulars, all while picking up authentic Italian expressions. With 10 engaging lessons, you'll build your skills naturally and feel as if you're sipping espresso in Italy. The course offers premium materials, quizzes, and cultural insights, making language learning an enjoyable journey. Get ready to experience Italian like never before!

Nov 10, 2024 • 10min
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, you have until 9am UK time (4am Eastern) on 12th November to submit your entry.Click here to locate the entry form and for further details about the competition coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 8, 2024 • 10min
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, as well as being entered into a prize draw to win lifetime access to our entire collection of French, German, Italian or Spanish courses!Don't miss out on this exciting adventure, click here for more details: coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 6, 2024 • 10min
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 great prizes!For further details about how you can take part in the treasure hunt and enter the competition, visit coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 4, 2024 • 9min
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 coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 29, 2024 • 2min
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 series and how to take part in the competition, visit coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt. We hope you enjoy la fantastica Caccia al Tesoro di Coffee Break 2024! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 30, 2024 • 20min
Commonly misused Italian words - Panini, lasagna, bruschetta and more | CBI Show 2.10
Dive into the fascinating world of often misused Italian words like 'panini' and 'bruschetta.' Learn the correct pronunciation and cultural significance behind these culinary terms. Discover how common phrases can create confusion, especially for language learners. Uncover the true meanings of Italian food vocabulary, including the singular and plural forms of words like 'biscotti.' Plus, explore the intriguing cultural insights of terms used in Italian sports and lifestyle, revealing how language impacts our understanding of Italy.

Jul 23, 2024 • 13min
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.

Jul 16, 2024 • 16min
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.