CBI 1-00 | Introductory Episode

CBI 1-00 | Introductory Episode

Author: Coffee Break Languages January 25, 2015 Duration: 4:15

If you can learn how to pronounce spaghetti, tagliatelle and bruschetta properly in Italian, you’ll have no bother with the 40 episodes of our first season of Coffee Break Italian. Join Mark, Francesca and Katie in this introductory episode.


This season of Coffee Break Italian features a total of 40 episodes. If you'd like to benefit from lesson notes, bonus audio recordings and video versions of the lessons featuring 'synchronised video flashcards' to help you understand how the words and phrases are written, you can access the premium version of Coffee Break Italian on the Coffee Break Academy.


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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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 211

Coffee Break Italian
Podcast Episodes
CBI 2.15 | Adoro il calcio - ci penso giorno e notte [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:32
In this lesson we're continuing our study of "ne" and introducing a new pronoun, "ci". Both of these words are small, but exceptionally useful, and you'll learn how to use them in many situations.This season of Coffee Br…
CBI 2.14 | Abbiamo delle belle mele rosse [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:24
In this lesson we'll be looking at the partitive article - the technical name for how to translate "some" in Italian. We're using the context of buying food so you'll learn how to ask for some cheese, "del formaggio", so…
CBI 2.13 | Questo libro è in italiano, ma quello è in francese [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:14
In this lesson you'll learn to use the demonstrative adjectives questo and quello, meaning "this" and "that". You'll also learn to use the demonstrative pronoun forms, meaning "this one" and "that one". There are a few t…
CBI 2.12 | Che belle scarpe e che bell'orologio! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:53
Paying compliments is a key part of Italian culture and society, and in this lesson of Coffee Break Italian you'll learn to compliment native speakers on their beautiful clothes, their delicious ragù, and their delightfu…
CBI 2.11 | I pantaloni blu sono molto eleganti! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:04
In this episode of Coffee Break Italian you'll be learning about Italian adjectives and how they agree in gender and number with the noun they describe. You'll learn about Four-Ending, Two-Ending and Invariable adjective…
CBI 2.10 | Esci stasera? Vengo anch'io! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:30
In this lesson you'll learn to conjugate and use three very common -ire verbs which are irregular: venire (to come), uscire (to go out) and dire (to say/tell). Pay particular attention to the spelling changes which happe…
CBI 2.09 | Sai che vado a Londra domani? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:26
In this lesson we'll be taking a look at four common irregular verbs which end in -ere: bere (to drink), tenere (to hold/keep), sapere (to know) and conoscere (also to know). You'll also learn the difference between the…
CBI 2.08 | Hai bisogno di aiuto? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:54
In this episode you'll learn to use avere and essere, two of the most important Italian verbs. In addition to the normal uses you'll also learn to use the verbs in a number of idiomatic expressions. By the end of this le…
CBI 2.06 | Cosa facciamo stasera? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:29
In this lesson you'll consolidate what you already know about regular -are, -ere and -ire verbs and you'll also review reflexive verbs. One of the most common uses of the present tense is in making arrangements, and in t…