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 2.05 | Mario pulisce la casa [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:22
In this lesson you'll master verbs in the 3rd conjugation - those ending in -ire. There are two groups of these verbs: ones which form their endings as you would expect, and another group which introduce -isc- in the mid…
CBI 2.04 | Dipingo a modo mio ... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:24
In this lesson you'll master regular verbs in the second conjugation, those ending in -ere. You'll have met a few of these verbs before, but this episode gives you the chance to practise these verbs further and understan…
CBI 2.03 | A che ora ti alzi? Talking about your daily routine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:21
This episode of Coffee Break Italian will help you talk about the things you do on a regular basis, including aspects of your daily routine. Francesca and Mark introduce the concept of reflexive verbs and you'll learn to…
CBI 2.02 | Che cosa fai al fine settimana? Talking about the weekend. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:16
In lesson 2 of Coffee Break Italian Season 2 you'll further your knowledge of -are verbs within the context of talking about what you do at the weekend. Francesca and Mark introduce more -are verbs including some verbs w…
CBI 2.01 | Ricominciamo! Using Italian -are verbs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:35
In lesson 1 of Coffee Break Italian Season 2 you'll take the first steps in learning to manipulate the language and say what you want to say! Lesson 1 focuses on regular -are verbs, and you'll learn to conjugate these ve…
Introducing Coffee Break Italian Season 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:30
Siamo tornati! We're back with a new season of Coffee Break Italian and in this short preview episode Mark and Francesca will be telling you what you can expect to learn in Season 2 which launches 6th February 2017.This…
CBI 1:40  |  Abbiamo imparato molto! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:07
It’s time for the final episode of Coffee Break Italian in this season, and the team is back in the studio reflecting on what they’ve done in Italy. This gives us the opportunity to think about how you talk about the pas…
CBI 1:39  |  Ho l’acquolina in bocca! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:34
In this week’s episode, we’re joined by a special guest: la mamma di Francesca! Katie is drafted in to help make the tiramisù and Mark is on hand to explain everything.This season of Coffee Break Italian features a total…
CBI 1:38  |  La mia amica non si sente molto bene [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:41
Hopefully you’ll not have to visit the doctor or the pharmacy while you’re in Italy, but in case you do, this lesson will help you prepare! Katie hasn’t been feeling too well and she visits the pharmacy in this lesson. W…
CBI 1:37  |  Ho qualche domanda… [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:34
When you’re travelling, one of the most common situations encountered is that you need to ask for information. In this episode of Coffee Break Italian Mark is asking for information in his hotel in Stresa. You’ll review…