Coffee Break Italian

Coffee Break Italian

Author: Coffee Break Languages Language: English Episodes: 100
Imagine fitting a trip to a Italian piazza into the time it takes to enjoy your morning espresso. That’s the idea behind Coffee Break Italian. This podcast from Coffee Break Languages turns spare moments into genuine progress, offering structured, accessible lessons designed for complete beginners. You’ll feel like you’re sitting in on a friendly study session with teacher Mark, who guides the learning, and native speaker Francesca, who provides authentic pronunciation and cultural insights. In the first season, fellow learner Katie asks the questions you might be thinking, making the journey from zero to conversational feel natural and achievable. Each episode is crafted to be digestible, focusing on practical vocabulary and grammar you can actually use. The learning continues in subsequent seasons, where the format evolves with new learners like Isla, helping to deepen your understanding. It’s a supportive, step-by-step approach that builds real confidence, allowing you to learn Italian where and when it suits you. Whether you're preparing for a vacation, connecting with heritage, or just love the sound of the language, this podcast provides a consistent and engaging path forward, one coffee break at a time.
Episodes
A guide to irregular plurals in Italian | CBI Show 2.04 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:19
In this episode of The Coffee Break Italian Show we're discussing Italian plurals. You'll learn (or review) the regular pattern of pluralising nouns, and focus on other irregularities within this vast topic.➡️ Click here…
How do you pronounce the letters C and G in Italian? | CBI Show 2.03 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:28
Would you like to master the pronunciation of letters C and G in Italian? It's important to understand the distinction between hard and soft C and G sounds, so Mark and Francesca go over everything you need to know to pe…
When to use 'di' and 'da' - Italian prepositions | CBI Show 2.02 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:41
Curious about Italian prepositions di and da? In this episode of the Coffee Coffee Break Italian Show we compare prepositions di and da so that you never mistake or misuse them again!➡️ Click here to access the blog arti…
Introducing Season 2 of the Coffee Break Italian Show [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13
We're back with Season 2 of the Coffee Break Italian Show! In this podcast series we help you take your intermediate Italian to the next level, one coffee break at a time. Throughout the 10-episode series we cover a rang…
How to pronounce 'gli' | The Coffee Break Italian Show 1.08 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:18
Do you struggle with the pronunciation of 'gli' in Italian? Do not fear, in this episode of The Coffee Break Italian Show Mark and Francesca discuss how to pronounce this tricky sound! By the end of this episode you will…