Introducing the Coffee Break Italian Show

Introducing the Coffee Break Italian Show

Author: Coffee Break Languages October 10, 2023 Duration: 2:13

Welcome to our brand new podcast series - the Coffee Break Italian Show! Throughout this 10-episode series, Mark, Francesca and Maurizio will help you take your intermediate Italian to the next level, one coffee break at a time. We cover a range of topics to help you deepen your understanding of tricky grammar, broaden your vocabulary, and improve your pronunciation. You'll sound like a native speaker in no time!


Prefer to watch these lessons? You can do exactly that for free on Coffee Break TV, and download the episodes to your device so you can access them on the go. Or, you can head to our Coffee Break Italian YouTube channel to access the video version of each podcast episode. Don't forget to subscribe to our account while you're there so that you don't miss an episode.


That's not all... each episode of the Show is accompanied by a blog article to increase your understanding of the topics covered.


We'll see you next Tuesday, 17th October, for the first episode of the Show. A presto!


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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

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Podcast Episodes
Un and un' - When do you use the apostrophe? | CBI Show 2.08 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:05
Do you know the difference between un and un' in Italian? Tune in to this episode of the Coffee Break Italian Show and learn all about indefinite articles.➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accom…
Mastering the negative imperative in Italian | CBI Show 2.07 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:40
We're following on from the previous Coffee Break Italian Show episode and learning how to master the negative imperative in Italian in this episode! We discuss its negative forms, as well as how to conjugate verbs in th…
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…