CBI 3.27 | Passive structures | La festa di quartiere

CBI 3.27 | Passive structures | La festa di quartiere

Author: Coffee Break Languages December 22, 2022 Duration: 28:37

In this episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3 we are learning about passive structures! You may have heard of this grammar point being mentioned in previous Coffee Break Italian series but in this episode we are finally analysing it in detail. You will then hear many examples in the context of a dialogue about a neighbourhood party. Be sure to listen out for our ancora una cosina: tra il dire e il fare c’è di mezzo il mare!


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For learners who can already navigate the basics and crave a deeper, more nuanced understanding of the language, Coffee Break Italian Advanced offers a rich and engaging path forward. Hosted by teacher Mark and native speaker Francesca, this podcast from Coffee Break Languages moves beyond introductory phrases to explore the grammatical structures and sophisticated topics relevant to the B1 and B2 levels. Each episode feels like a focused, yet relaxed conversation where Mark and Francesca unpack a specific language point-perhaps the subtle use of the subjunctive mood or the finer points of complex sentence connectors. This discussion then naturally leads into a crafted dialogue, allowing you to hear those very structures used in a realistic context. The pace is deliberate and the explanations are thorough, making even challenging concepts feel accessible. Listening to this podcast is like having two knowledgeable guides patiently walking you through the intricacies of Italian, helping you to think in the language and express more complex ideas. It’s designed for those who want to refine their comprehension and move from functional to fluent, turning a coffee break into a genuine step forward in your language journey.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 40

Coffee Break Italian Advanced
Podcast Episodes
CBI 3.28 | The gerund | Insieme per l’ambiente [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:48
Welcome back to a new episode of Coffee Break Italian! In this episode Mark and Francesca go through all you need to know about the gerund. We then listen to a dialogue between two colleagues Tiziana and Carlo, who are d…
CBI 3.26 | Hypothetical clauses | Sognare non costa niente [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:06
In this episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3 we are focusing on all of the possible ways to form a hypothetical clause (or 'if' clause) in Italian. We listen to a dialogue between two friends Michele and Giada, who a…
CBI 3.24 | Imperfect subjunctive | Casa dolce casa [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:28
Welcome back to a new episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3! In this episode we continue our learning of the subjunctive by focusing on the imperfect subjunctive. We hear some examples of it in context through a dialo…
CBI 3.22 | Present subjunctive | Il regalo perfetto [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:38
Welcome to the latest episode of Coffee Break Italian! In this episode we are focusing on the structure of the present subjunctive and we will look at both regular and irregular forms. We will also listen to its use in c…
CBI 3.21 | Introduction to subjunctive | Dai, diamoci da fare! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:30
Welcome back to another episode of Coffee Break Italian! In this episode we are introducing a new topic - the long awaited subjunctive! We then hear a dialogue based on the ups and downs of the workplace. Listen out for…
CBI 3.20 | Preterite | Storie di emigrazione [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:42
Welcome to the latest episode of Coffee Break Italian! In this episode we will be focusing on the passato remoto (past historic), on it's formation and it's use. We will then listen to a story from Carlotta's grandfather…