Coffee Break Italian
Coffee Break Italian
Coffee Break Languages
With Coffee Break Italian you can learn Italian where and when it suits you. In Season 1, you'll join teacher Mark, learner Katie and native speaker Francesca in our 15-minute lessons, and build your confidence in the language, learning Italian from scratch. Take your learning further with Season 2 in which Mark and Francesca are joined by learner Isla. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When to use 'tu' & 'Lei' in Italian | A Coffee Break with Carolina
Join Carolina from the Coffee Break Italian team for a coffee break, in which you'll have the chance to practise and improve your Italian under just 10 minutes.In this episode, Carolina explains when to use tu and when to use Lei, the informal and formal ways of saying ‘you’ in Italian. You'll learn how to choose the right level of formality depending on the context, and how to avoid common cultural missteps. 🗣️👋🎯 To access more Italian content and to keep improving your Italian, just go to coffeebreaklanguages.com/italian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 26
6 min
Carolina's travel tips for this enchanting Italian destination | A Coffee Break with Carolina
Here at Coffee Break Italian, we're currently enjoying working on our next podcast series for you, but in the meantime, we hope you enjoy this mini espresso lesson with Carolina.☕In this episode, she shares some of her top travel tips for exploring a beautiful Italian destination: Castelluccio di Norcia. You’ll not only discover what makes this place so special, but you’ll also pick up useful Italian words and phrases along the way! ✈️🌅➡️ To continue improving your Italian skills, access more content like this and subscribe to the Coffee Break Italian newsletter, you can visit: coffeebreaklanguages.com/italian  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 19
5 min
'Metà' vs. 'mezzo' - How to say "half" in Italian | A Coffee Break with Michela
Join Michela from the Coffee Break Italian team for a coffee break, in which you'll have the chance to practise and improve your Italian over just 10 minutes.In this episode, she will take a closer look at how to say half in Italian, specifically the difference between metà and mezzo. While both words can be translated the same, they’re used in different contexts.➗➡️ To continue improving your Italian skills, receive regular free content straight to your inbox and access more content like this, visit: coffeebreaklanguages.com/italian! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 12
7 min
6 fun Italian idioms about food & how to use them | A Coffee Break with Francesca
Join Francesca from the Coffee Break Italian team for an espresso-style episode, in which you'll have the chance to practise and improve your Italian.In this episode, she shares six fun Italian idioms – all based on food! Francesca explains the meaning behind expressions like parla come mangi and filare liscio come l’olio, and how to use them naturally in conversation. 🍅🫘🎯 To access more Italian content and to keep improving your Italian, you can receive regular free mini-lessons straight to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter. Just go to coffeebreaklanguages.com/italian/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 5
6 min
5 tips to turn any trip into your language classroom | A Coffee Break with Mark
Join Mark, the founder of Coffee Break Languages, for a coffee break, in which you'll hear tips and ideas to boost your language-learning journey in just a few minutes.In this episode, Mark shares five tips to make any trip your language classroom, even if travelling is not an option for you just now. So, if you're planning a trip to an Italian-speaking destination or want to get some tips for immersing yourself in the language even when you're at home, this episode is perfect for you.✈️🌍🗣️➡️ Stay inspired and receive regular language tips and free resources by signing up for our newsletter. Visit: coffeebreaklanguages.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 29
10 min
‘Sapere’ vs. ‘conoscere’ - 2 verbs meaning "to know" | A Coffee Break with Carolina
In these short, espresso-style episodes, we help you improve your Italian a little bit each time. 💪Today, we're joined by Carolina from the Coffee Break Italian team, and we’re exploring the difference between the verbs sapere and conoscere, both of which mean 'to know', but in very different ways! By the end of this mini-lesson, you’ll have the knowledge (and the confidence!) to know when to use the right verb in everyday conversations. 🙌✅Access more content like this and subscribe to the Coffee Break Italian newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 22
5 min
How to use the preposition 'da' | A Coffee Break with Francesca
Here at Coffee Break Italian, we're currently enjoying working on our next podcast series for you, but in the meantime, we hope you enjoy this mini espresso lesson with Francesca. In this episode, we're taking a closer look at the incredibly useful preposition da. It may be small, but it plays a big role in Italian and can have a range of meanings depending on the context. You’ll learn how to use it: ➡️ in time expressions➡️ to express purpose➡️ to tell which city you are from➡️ to talk about being at or going to someone's place or shop🎯 To keep improving your Italian skills, explore content like this and enjoy regular, free mini-lessons sent straight to your inbox by visiting: coffeebreaklanguages.com/italian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 15
8 min
CBI Scenes 1.10 | L’inizio di un amore
Join Francesca and Mark for the last Chapter of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! Summer has finally arrived, and as two high school students return, there's a noticeable shift in the atmosphere between them. What happens next could very well change everything for them...Click here to access the premium course of Scenes, which includes access to lesson notes, vocabulary lists, exercises, quizzes (and much more!) to check your understanding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 3
24 min
CBI Scenes 1.09 | In bocca al lupo per la verifica
Join Francesca and Mark for this Chapter of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! A high school student stops at a café before class, clearly troubled and reluctant to face the day ahead. As he confides in Lorenzo, we learn he’s ready to give up, but a gentle conversation may shift his course...Click here to access the premium course of Scenes, which includes access to lesson notes, vocabulary lists, exercises, quizzes (and much more!) to check your understanding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 27
26 min
CBI Scenes 1.08 | Che affare!
Join Francesca and Mark for this Chapter of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! In this episode, a familiar face comes to the bar with an unusually cheerful spirit! He shares his new idea: renting out his city apartment as a charming summer B&B. It sounds like a great deal could be worked out with the bar.Click here to access the premium course of Scenes, which includes access to lesson notes, vocabulary lists, exercises, quizzes (and much more!) to check your understanding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 20
25 min
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