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 1:36  |  Cercate qualcosa in particolare? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:09
In this episode Mark is buying “delle cartoline” and Katie and Francesca are shopping for clothes. Join them and practise your language skills and learn new words and phrases associated with shopping.This season of Coffe…
CBI 1:35  | Avete bisogno di informazioni? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:10
Join Mark and Katie as they visit the town of Stresa on Lake Maggiore. In order to find out about the town they head straight to the tourist information office and you can listen in on their conversation, practising lang…
CBI 1:34: | Fate colazione? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:01
In this latest episode of Coffee Break Italian, Mark and Katie have breakfast in their hotel and get chatting to one of the other guests. This lesson gives you the chance to build your vocabulary, practise the words and…
CBI 1:33  |  Ho una prenotazione [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:34
Having arrived in Italy and found her way to the town of Orta, Katie checks into the hotel and in this episode we listen in on the conversation she has with the receptionist. There’s a little problem, but this is quickly…
CBI 1:32 | C’è un autobus per Stresa? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:52
In this episode Katie takes up the sfida (challenge) set by Francesca and speaks to a lady in the information office at the airport to ask about transport options to Stresa. This conversation will give you the chance to…
CBI 1:31 | Arriviamo in Italia! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:51
We’re back with another episode of Coffee Break Italian, and it’s time to put Katie’s Italian to the test. Mark and Katie have travelled to Italy to meet up with Francesca and together they’ve recorded a series of conver…
CBI 1:30 | Talking about clothes in Italian [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:07
In the latest episode of Coffee Break Italian you’ll be learning to talk about clothes and taking your ability to describe people a bit further. Francesca will put your comprehension skills to the test with an identity q…
CBI 1:29 | Describing people in Italian [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:53
In this episode of Coffee Break Italian you’ll be learning how to describe people in Italian and use adjectives in their different forms. We even have a challenge for you in our Caffè Culturale.This season of Coffee Brea…
CBI 1:28 | Talking about likes and dislikes in Italian [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:01
In lesson 28 of our course you’ll learn how to talk more about your job. You’ll also learn to talk about what you like doing – and what you don’t like doing! This lesson will help you to develop your confidence in using…
CBI 1:27 | Talking about your job in Italian [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:06
In our latest lesson of Coffee Break Italian you’ll learn to talk about your job, to say what you do, where you work and whether or not you like your job. This lesson is another episode in our mini-series which helps you…