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Tips to remember the gender of nouns | The Coffee Break Italian Show 1.10
Coffee Break Italian - December 19, 2023 16:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsWould you like to learn some tips and tricks to remember the gender of nouns in Italian? You're in luck! In this final episode of The Coffee Break Italian Show, Francesca and Maurizio share some useful guidelines to know the gender of nouns in Italian. By the end of this episode you won't panic ...
How to apologise, excuse yourself and ask for permission in Italian | The Coffee Break Italian Show 1.09
Coffee Break Italian - December 12, 2023 16:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsDo you know how to say "I'm sorry" in Italian? In this penultimate episode of The Coffee Break Italian Show, Mark and Maurizio discuss all you need to know about Italian apologies. By the end of this episode you will know when to use the different expressions for saying I'm sorry and excuse me i...
How to pronounce 'gli' | The Coffee Break Italian Show 1.08
Coffee Break Italian - December 05, 2023 16:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsDo 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 no longer feel tongue-tied when using 'gli'. ➡️ Click here to access the ...
A guide to definite articles in Italian | The Coffee Break Italian Show 1.07
Coffee Break Italian - November 28, 2023 16:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsDo you know how to translate "the" in Italian? In this episode of The Coffee Break Italian Show, Mark and Francesca talk about everything you need to know about definite articles. By the end of this episode you will be able to confidently chose between the seven different options in Italian! ➡️...
Practising 'avere' expressions - Part 2 | The Coffee Break Italian Show 1.06
Coffee Break Italian - November 21, 2023 16:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsIn this episode of The Coffee Break Italian Show we continue learning about the verb 'avere'. This is part two of our focus on 'avere', so, if you haven’t already enjoyed part one, click here. Francesca and Maurizio discuss some of the most common expressions featuring 'avere', which don’t trans...
Useful expressions with 'avere' - Part 1 | The Coffee Break Italian Show 1.05
Coffee Break Italian - November 14, 2023 16:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsWelcome to the halfway point of The Coffee Break Italian Show series! In this episode we focus on the verb 'avere', its basic meaning being "to have". However in this episode we learn many useful everyday expressions that use 'avere' in which the verb does not translate as "to have". ➡️ Click h...
‘Potere’, ‘sapere’, ‘riuscire’ - How to translate ‘can’ | The Coffee Break Italian Show 1.04
Coffee Break Italian - November 07, 2023 16:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsDo you know how to translate the English word "can" into Italian? In this episode of The Coffee Break Italian Show, Mark and Francesca discuss how verbs potere, sapere, and riuscire transform the simple idea of "can" in English. By the end of this episode you will know the different uses of thes...
‘In’ or ‘a’? - Italian prepositions | The Coffee Break Italian Show 1.03
Coffee Break Italian - October 31, 2023 16:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsIn this episode of The Coffee Break Italian Show we are focusing on prepositions. By the end of this episode you will have learned five key rules to help you use 'a' and 'in' in Italian! ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See ...
Tips for pronouncing double consonants | The Coffee Break Italian Show 1.02
Coffee Break Italian - October 24, 2023 15:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsWould you like to perfect the pronunciation of double consonants - le doppie - in Italian? In this episode of the Coffee Break Italian Show we share some tips for mastering this phonetic feature to make you sound more Italian when you speak! ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and workshee...
‘Tu’ and ‘Lei’ - How to navigate informal and formal Italian | The Coffee Break Italian Show 1.01
Coffee Break Italian - October 17, 2023 15:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsWelcome to the very first episode of the Coffee Break Italian Show! Have you ever wondered whether to use 'tu' and 'Lei' when addressing someone in Italian? By the end of this episode, you'll sound more like a native speaker in your conversations! ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and wo...
Introducing the Coffee Break Italian Show
Coffee Break Italian - October 10, 2023 17:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsWelcome 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...
CBI Mag 2.10 | Corsa alla Spada e Palio di Camerino: un tuffo nel passato
Coffee Break Italian - September 01, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsWe have reached the tenth and final episode of the Coffee Break Italian Magazine Season 2! We're stepping back in time as we're discussing two Renaissance events which take place in the region of Marche in May. Join Mark and Francesca one last time in this series as they explore masculine words ...
CBI Mag 2.09 | La Serenata: una dedica musicale
Coffee Break Italian - August 18, 2022 15:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsWelcome back to the Coffee Break Italian Magazine! This time, we’re talking about the origins of a well-known romantic tradition - La Serenata. While listening to a text about this ancient tradition, we learn about the following grammar points: basta che + subjunctive, the ce n’è structure, and ...
CBI Mag 2.08 | I Monti Azzurri – I Sibillini
Coffee Break Italian - August 04, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsIn this episode of the Coffee Break Italian Magazine, we're talking about the Sibillini Mountains - a mountain chain in central Italy which includes a beautiful natural park. Join Mark and Francesca as they discuss a text highlighting what these impressive mountains have to offer while talking a...
CBI Mag 2.07 | Dante: il padre della lingua italiana
Coffee Break Italian - July 21, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsThe topic of this Coffee Break Italian Magazine episode is the life and work of Italy’s greatest poet and ‘father’ of the Italian language: Dante Alighieri. We review various grammar points in this episode, including: the historical present, relative superlative adjectives, the passive with veni...
CBI Mag 2.06 | Pandoro o Panettone? Questo è il dilemma!
Coffee Break Italian - July 07, 2022 15:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsPandoro o Panettone? That is the question Mark and Francesca are discussing in this episode of the Coffee Break Italian Magazine! While listening to a text about these traditional Italian Christmas cakes, take note of any new words or phrases you hear, such as tanto che, dibattito infiammato and...
CBI Mag 2.05 | Tempio del Valadier: un tempio scavato nella roccia
Coffee Break Italian - June 23, 2022 15:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsIn this episode of the Coffee Break Italian Magazine we're exploring a very special temple built inside a natural cave in the region of Marche. After hearing a text about this impressive piece or architecture, Mark and Francesca explain a variety of language points including: how to express nuan...
CBI Mag 2.04 | Samantha Cristoforetti: un’italiana alla Stazione Spaziale Internazionale
Coffee Break Italian - June 09, 2022 12:15 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsWe're back with another episode of the Coffee Break Italian Magazine! This time, the topic of our text is all about the first female Italian astronaut, Samantha Cristoforetti! Join Mark and Francesca as they learn about her impressive life and work while discussing some interesting grammar point...
CBI Mag 2.03 | La Festa del Primo Maggio
Coffee Break Italian - May 26, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsWelcome to another episode of the Coffee Break Italian Magazine! In this episode Mark and Francesca discuss how the 1st of May, also known as 'Labour Day' or 'May Day', is celebrated in Italy. After listening to a text about this celebration we take a closer look at the language covered, includi...
CBI Mag 2.02 | Castelluccio di Norcia: la perla dell’Umbria
Coffee Break Italian - May 12, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsIn this week's episode of the Coffee Break Italian Magazine we're heading to Castelluccio di Norcia, a village between the regions of Marche and Umbria in Central Italy. As we hear a text about this village, Mark and Francesca discuss the interesting language points along the way. We look at ver...
CBI Mag 2.01 | Italo Svevo: uno scrittore dalla doppia identità
Coffee Break Italian - April 28, 2022 15:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsWelcome to Season 2 of the Coffee Break Italian Magazine! Join our hosts Mark, Francesca and Silvia as they explore a range of cultural topics and grammar points to help you improve your language skills. In this episode we're talking about the famous 20th century Italian writer, Italo Svevo. We ...
Coffee Break Italian News - 4th April 2022
Coffee Break Italian - April 04, 2022 09:08 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsIn this special episode, Mark provides an update on all things Coffee Break Italian including the return of the Coffee Break Italian Magazine in late April 2022; the launch of the Coffee Break books, available from June in your local bookshop and from online retailers; and the Coffee Break Italia...
Introducing Coffee Break Italian Season 3
Coffee Break Italian - October 21, 2021 20:43 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsSiamo tornati! We're delighted to announce that, starting today, the 21st October 2021, Coffee Break Italian Season 3 is available. In this series you'll take your Italian to the next level, accompanied by your friendly teachers and hosts, Francesca and Mark. In each episode you'll learn about a...
CBI Travel Diaries 2.10 | Grazie di tutto, Trentino-Alto Adige!
Coffee Break Italian - April 16, 2021 14:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsIt's the 10th and final episode of the Coffee Break Italian Travel Diaries Season 2 and Simone and Anna are rounding off their trip with a visit to the city of Trento before enjoying one last traditional lunch with canederli, polenta, cheese, apple pie and bombardino. In between the food-related...
CBI Travel Diaries 2.09 | Tempesta sulla Marmolada
Coffee Break Italian - April 09, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsIn the penultimate episode of the series, Simone and Anna are on the move again as they are hiking up Marmolada - the highest mountain of the Dolomites. Mark and Francesca pick up on many interesting grammar points along the way and discuss: dopo + past infinitive, stare + gerund, and the pronou...
CBI Travel Diaries 2.08 | Il meritato riposo a Cortina d’Ampezzo
Coffee Break Italian - April 02, 2021 14:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsIn the latest episode of the Coffee Break Italian Travel Diaries Season 2, Simone and Anna are in Cortina, one of the most popular ski destinations in the Dolomites, where they enjoy a trip to the spa. Join Mark and Francesca as they discuss the language featured in this episode, from relative p...
CBI Travel Diaries 2.07 | Un trekking intenso verso valle
Coffee Break Italian - March 26, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsWelcome back to Season 2 the Coffee Break Italian Travel Diaries! Having spent the night in the mountain retreat, Simone and Anna make their way down from the Le Tre Cime and encounter a deer on their way. Throughout Simone's diary entry, we hear a range of useful verbs including affrontare and ...
CBI Travel Diaries 2.06 | Tre Cime di Lavaredo - Finalmente in vetta!
Coffee Break Italian - March 19, 2021 15:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsIn Episode 6 of the Coffee Break Travel Diaries Season 2, Simone and Anna finally reach the Tre Cime di Lavaredo and make the most of the view before having lunch at a mountain retreat while enjoying a bombardino. There's much more food-related vocabulary in this episode as well as some interest...
CBI Travel Diaries 2.05 | Un imprevisto al lago di Dobbiaco
Coffee Break Italian - March 12, 2021 15:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsWe're halfway through our trip to the mountains in northern Italy, and this time, we're joining Anna and Simone for some ice skating on Lago di Dobbiaco after an unexpected detour changes their plan for the day. All’idea di, tanto che and per sicurezza are just some of the useful phrases which M...
CBI Travel Diaries 2.04 | Un villaggio da favola: Ortisei
Coffee Break Italian - March 05, 2021 15:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsWe're back with another episode from Season 2 of the Coffee Break Italian Travel Diaries! This time, Simone and Anna are visiting the village of Ortisei where they go sledging and enjoy a traditional dinner with canederli. Listen out for a range of adjectives mentioned in this diary entry, inclu...
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