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CBI Scenes 1.05 | Un ritratto speciale 22:29

7d ago22:29

22:29

Join Francesca and Mark for the fifth Chapter of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! In this episode, a young woman enters the café with a latte order and a sketchpad. As she leaves, something unexpected is left behind… Click here to access the premium course of Scenes, which includes access to lesson notes, vocabulary lists, exercises, quiz…

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CBI Scenes 1.04 | Una domenica al bar 34:36

14d ago34:36

34:36

Join Francesca and Mark for the fourth Chapter of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! In this episode, we visit the café on a Sunday. The atmosphere is usually lively, but this Sunday, something in the air feels different as a playful question catches Angelica off guard. As it turns out, the day might hold more than just the usual routine. C…

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CBI Scenes 1.03 | Angelica e Mattia 23:09

21d ago23:09

23:09

Join Francesca and Mark for the third Chapter of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! In this episode, Angelica has just begun helping at the café, but it seems she’s already catching the eye of Mattia, the boy from the nearby tobacconist. However, when his boss finds out, things take an unexpected turn. As for Angelica, does she feel the sam…

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CBI Scenes 1.02 | Chi trova un amico, trova un cornetto alla Nutella 26:09

28d ago26:09

26:09

Join us for the second episode of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! In this episode, the curious barista who owns Caffè di Tulli overhears a conversation between two worried students and offers a simple suggestion that changes everything. Alongside the story, Francesca and Mark discuss interesting aspects of the vocabulary and grammar whic…

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CBI Scenes 1.01 | Se vuoi un buon caffè, devi aspettare 31:54

1M ago31:54

31:54

Welcome to Scenes from the Coffee Break Café! In this first episode, we introduce you to Caffè di Tulli and to Lorenzo, the café’s enthusiastic new owner. As he settles into his role, we’re introduced to some fascinating regulars, come la signora Rachele. Pour yourself a coffee and join us for the start of this journey, where every visit to the caf…

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Introducing Scenes from the Coffee Break Café 2:16

1M ago2:16

2:16

We’re about to launch four brand-new intermediate Italian language course - Scenes from the Coffee Break Café. Imagine yourself in a charming café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive new course, you’ll follow a compelling story set in a local café and build your langua…

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Clue #4 (italiano) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024 9:51

6M ago9:51

9:51

We have reached the last clue of our virtual treasure hunt La fantastica Caccia al Tesoro di Coffee Break 2024, which will lead us to the final location! Test your Italian and detective skills as Mark and Carolina reveal everything you need to know to determine the last destination. Remember to submit your entry form listing the location from each …

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Clue #3 (italiano) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024 10:04

6M ago10:04

10:04

It's time for the third clue of La fantastica Caccia al Tesoro di Coffee Break 2024, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Using the interesting facts provided by Carolina and your language skills, can you work out where checkpoint number three is? In case you missed it - everyone who correctly identifies the four mystery locations will win a fr…

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Clue #2 (italiano) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024 9:36

6M ago9:36

9:36

We're back with the next episode of La fantastica Caccia al Tesoro di Coffee Break 2024, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! In this episode join Francesca and Mark as they reveal clue number two and take us one step closer to our final location. As we continue through this mini series we'll discover further clues, solve the mystery and you co…

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Clue #1 (italiano) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024 9:04

6M ago9:04

9:04

Welcome to the first episode of La fantastica Caccia al Tesoro di Coffee Break 2024, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Join Francesca and Mark in this first episode as they reveal the initial clue. As you continue through this mini series you’ll discover further clues, solve the mystery and practise your Italian. For further details about ho…

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Announcing the Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024 1:30

6M ago1:30

1:30

New mini-series! Starting on Monday 4th November, join Mark and the Coffee Break Italian Team for a virtual treasure hunt across Europe, in which we'll discover clues, solve the mystery and practise our Italian. But this is not just a language lesson – it's a competition, and by taking part you could win some amazing prizes for Italian learners. Fo…

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Commonly misused Italian words - Panini, lasagna, bruschetta and more | CBI Show 2.10 20:00

9M ago20:00

20:00

In this final episode of Season 2 of The Coffee Break Italian Show we review misspelled, misused and mispronounced Italian words in English! ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Un amico vecchio o un vecchio amico? - Understanding Italian adjective placement | CBI Show 2.09 13:05

9M ago13:05

13:05

Do you struggle with the placement of adjectives in Italian? In this episode of The Coffee Break Italian show we discuss why some adjectives come before or after nouns in Italian. ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Un and un' - When do you use the apostrophe? | CBI Show 2.08 16:05

10M ago16:05

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 accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Mastering the negative imperative in Italian | CBI Show 2.07 13:40

10M ago13:40

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 the negative in the tu, voi and Lei forms. Be sure to enjoy episode 6 first! ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet …

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How to give commands, instructions and suggestions - The imperative in Italian | CBI Show 2.06 20:07

10M ago20:07

20:07

How confident are you with the imperative mood to give commands, instructions and suggestions in Italian? Join Francesca and Maurizio in this episode of the Coffee Break Italian Show and learn how to conjugate the imperative mood in tu, voi and Lei forms, as well as learning the irregularities! ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet…

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The power of 'fare' - Essential everyday expressions with 'fare' | CBI Show 2.05 19:55

10M ago19:55

19:55

In this episode of the Coffee Break Italian Show we are learning all about the versatile verb fare and it's many set expressions. We explore expressions to include in your next Italian conversation! ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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A guide to irregular plurals in Italian | CBI Show 2.04 20:19

11M ago20:19

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 to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…

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How do you pronounce the letters C and G in Italian? | CBI Show 2.03 18:28

11M ago18:28

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 perfect your pronunciation in this episode of The Coffee Break Italian Show! ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet …

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When to use 'di' and 'da' - Italian prepositions | CBI Show 2.02 13:41

11M ago13:41

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 article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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How to say 'I like' in Italian - 'mi piace' or 'mi piacciono'? | CBI Show 2.01 14:56

11M ago14:56

14:56

Welcome back to Season 2 of The Coffee Break Italian Show! In this first episode of the Season we will be learning how to say "I like" in Italian and understand when to use 'mi piace' or 'mi piacciono'. We also focus on learning how to express other people's likings in Italian. ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany t…

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Introducing Season 2 of the Coffee Break Italian Show 1:13

11M ago1:13

1:13

We're back with Season 2 of the Coffee Break Italian Show! In this podcast series we help you take your intermediate Italian to the next level, one coffee break at a time. Throughout the 10-episode series we cover a range of topics to help you deepen your understanding of tricky grammar, broaden your vocabulary, and improve your pronunciation. You'…

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Tips to remember the gender of nouns | The Coffee Break Italian Show 1.10 16:26

1+ y ago16:26

16:26

Would 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 when you need to know the gender of a noun and your on…

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How to apologise, excuse yourself and ask for permission in Italian | The Coffee Break Italian Show 1.09 10:45

1+ y ago10:45

10:45

Do 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 in various situations. ➡️ Click here to access the blog…

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How to pronounce 'gli' | The Coffee Break Italian Show 1.08 14:18

1+ y ago14:18

14:18

Do 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 blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️…

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A guide to definite articles in Italian | The Coffee Break Italian Show 1.07 14:24

1+ y ago14:24

14:24

Do 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! ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet th…

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Practising 'avere' expressions - Part 2 | The Coffee Break Italian Show 1.06 12:28

1+ y ago12:28

12:28

In 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 translate using "to have" in English. By then end of this e…

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Useful expressions with 'avere' - Part 1 | The Coffee Break Italian Show 1.05 10:10

1+ y ago10:10

10:10

Welcome 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 here to access the blog article and worksheet that accom…

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‘Potere’, ‘sapere’, ‘riuscire’ - How to translate ‘can’ | The Coffee Break Italian Show 1.04 12:40

1+ y ago12:40

12:40

Do 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 these three verbs and also their irregular conjugations! ➡…

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‘In’ or ‘a’? - Italian prepositions | The Coffee Break Italian Show 1.03 12:16

1+ y ago12:16

12:16

In 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 acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Tips for pronouncing double consonants | The Coffee Break Italian Show 1.02 16:23

1+ y ago16:23

16:23

Would 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 worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ ☕️ To purchase a Coffee…

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‘Tu’ and ‘Lei’ - How to navigate informal and formal Italian | The Coffee Break Italian Show 1.01 14:00

1+ y ago14:00

14:00

Welcome 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 worksheet that accompany this episode⬅️ Hosted on Acast. …

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Introducing the Coffee Break Italian Show 2:13

1+ y ago2:13

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 …

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CBI Mag 2.10 | Corsa alla Spada e Palio di Camerino: un tuffo nel passato 29:25

2+ y ago29:25

29:25

We 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 ending in -a and qualche (some) and ogni (each) + sing…

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CBI Mag 2.09 | La Serenata: una dedica musicale 25:09

2+ y ago25:09

25:09

Welcome 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 how to use il proprio / la propria as an alternative t…

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CBI Mag 2.08 | I Monti Azzurri – I Sibillini 28:25

2+ y ago28:25

28:25

In 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 about some key vocabulary and grammar points including:…

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CBI Mag 2.07 | Dante: il padre della lingua italiana 29:53

3y ago29:53

29:53

The 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 venire and si passivante. Be sure to listen until the end …

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CBI Mag 2.06 | Pandoro o Panettone? Questo è il dilemma! 33:10

3y ago33:10

33:10

Pandoro 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 brevettare. We also learn about the passive structure…

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CBI Mag 2.05 | Tempio del Valadier: un tempio scavato nella roccia 24:25

3y ago24:25

24:25

In 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 nuances of colours; the present participle, and passive st…

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CBI Mag 2.04 | Samantha Cristoforetti: un’italiana alla Stazione Spaziale Internazionale 26:37

3y ago26:37

26:37

We'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 points including: dopo + passive past infinitive; how the w…

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CBI Mag 2.03 | La Festa del Primo Maggio 31:09

3y ago31:09

31:09

Welcome 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, including the use of nessuno (no one) without a double negati…

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Sleep talking 8:48

3y ago8:48

8:48

Sleep Talking --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-de-gaetano/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-de-gaetano/support

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One piece et pensieri 37:30

3y ago37:30

37:30

Alcuni pensieri in merito a one-piece, il mondo, ed altre cose --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-de-gaetano/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-de-gaetano/support

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CBI Mag 2.02 | Castelluccio di Norcia: la perla dell’Umbria 25:30

3y ago25:30

25:30

In 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 verbs requiring the addition of -isc-, superlative adject…

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CBI Mag 2.01 | Italo Svevo: uno scrittore dalla doppia identità 24:22

3y ago24:22

24:22

Welcome 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 explore the language used in the text, including the u…

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Doppia Laurea, pensieri sparsi 18:37

3y ago18:37

18:37

Pensieri sparsi sulla doppia laurea all'italiana--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-de-gaetano/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-de-gaetano/support

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Due parole sulla guerra Russo-Ucraina 47:51

3y ago47:51

47:51

Commento un paragrafo tratto dall'articolo di Lucio Caracciolo pubblicato su Limes di Aprile / la fine della pace / Disclaimer: non sono un esperto di geopolitica e fuori dalla retorica, dalle analisi, dal commento, la guerra resta l'ultima risorsa per la risoluzione di una controversia. E ricordiamoci che ci sono persone che muoiono. --- Send in a…

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Impressioni tiepide 10:15

3y ago10:15

10:15

Dopo aver iniziato il progetto The Diagonal con degli amici, il giorno dopo la live ho voluto esprimere le mie impressioni...--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-de-gaetano/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-de-gaetano/support…

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The Miles - A personal adventure (Trailer) 0:59

3y ago0:59

0:59

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#After a while - la retorica di Orsini e le proposte non proposte 42:14

3y ago42:14

42:14

Un piccolo episodio dove commento i punti per la pace di Orsini. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-de-gaetano/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-de-gaetano/support

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