Best Al Lucca Podcasts (2023)

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Coffee Break Italian

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

9M 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

10M 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

10M 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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Coffee Break Italian

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

11M 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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Coffee Break Italian

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

11M 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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Coffee Break Italian

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

12M 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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Coffee Break Italian

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

12M 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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Coffee Break Italian

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

1y 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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Coffee Break Italian

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

1y 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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Coffee Break Italian

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

1y 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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Coffee Break Italian

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Coffee Break Italian News - 4th April 2022 8:40

1y ago8:40

8:40

In 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 Italian Club, where you can get your daily dose of Italian …

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Coffee Break Italian

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Introducing Coffee Break Italian Season 3 9:04

1+ y ago9:04

9:04

Siamo 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 language point and listen to Francesca and Mark expla…

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Coffee Break Italian

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CBI Travel Diaries 2.10 | Grazie di tutto, Trentino-Alto Adige! 24:10

2y ago24:10

24:10

It'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 vocabulary featured in our final travel diary entry, …

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Coffee Break Italian

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CBI Travel Diaries 2.09 | Tempesta sulla Marmolada 21:02

2y ago21:02

21:02

In 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 pronoun ci, both as a direct object pronoun and a reflexive …

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Coffee Break Italian

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CBI Travel Diaries 2.08 | Il meritato riposo a Cortina d’Ampezzo 22:13

2y ago22:13

22:13

In 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 pronouns and indirect object pronouns to demonstrative …

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Coffee Break Italian

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CBI Travel Diaries 2.07 | Un trekking intenso verso valle 23:16

2y ago23:16

23:16

Welcome 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 scivolare, as well as some new idioms. Listen to the e…

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Coffee Break Italian

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CBI Travel Diaries 2.06 | Tre Cime di Lavaredo - Finalmente in vetta! 19:48

2y ago19:48

19:48

In 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 interesting grammar points which Mark and Francesca explore. T…

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Coffee Break Italian

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CBI Travel Diaries 2.05 | Un imprevisto al lago di Dobbiaco 29:56

2y ago29:56

29:56

We'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 Mark and Francesca discuss in this episode. The podcast…

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Coffee Break Italian

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CBI Travel Diaries 2.04 | Un villaggio da favola: Ortisei 25:28

2+ y ago25:28

25:28

We'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, including accogliente, fiabesco and innevato. As always, Co…

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Coffee Break Italian

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CBI Travel Diaries 2.03 | Terza tappa: la fredda Bolzano 27:44

2+ y ago27:44

27:44

It's time for another episode from Season 2 of the Coffee Break Italian Travel Diaries, and this time, Simone and Anna head to Bolzano, the capital of Italy's northernmost region of South Tyrol. Here, they explore the market and taste polenta for the first time, before taking the cable car to the mountains to enjoy the view of the snow-capped city.…

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Coffee Break Italian

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CBI Travel Diaries 2.02 | Il fantasma di Castel Thun 25:04

2+ y ago25:04

25:04

Welcome back to another episode of the Coffee Break Italian Travel Diaries. This week, Simone and Anna are taking a break from skiing to visit the medieval castle above the town of Thun where they have a frightful encounter with a ghost! Listen out for the useful grammar points which Mark and Francesca discuss in this episode, including the indirec…

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Coffee Break Italian

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CBI Travel Diaries 2.01 | Madonna di Campiglio: finalmente in vacanza! 20:58

2+ y ago20:58

20:58

Welcome to Season 2 of the Coffee Break Italian Travel Diaries for intermediate learners. While it's not so easy to travel right now, why not do some virtual travelling with us? In this 10-episode series, we follow the adventures of Simone and his wife Anna as they enjoy una settimana bianca (a white week of winter activities) in the Trentino-Alto …

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Coffee Break Italian

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CBI To Go 2.10 | Qual è la tua città italiana preferita? - What is your favourite Italian city? 18:27

2+ y ago18:27

18:27

In this episode of Coffee Break Italian To Go, Francesca asks the question, qual è la tua città italiana preferita? - What is your favourite Italian city? You can use the answers of our interviewees to help you answer this question in Italian and Mark is back in the studio and he’ll help you understand all the responses. Please note all interviews …

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Coffee Break Italian

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CBI To Go 2.09 | Qual è la cosa più strana che hai mai mangiato? - What's the strangest thing you've ever eaten? 16:46

2+ y ago16:46

16:46

In this episode of Coffee Break Italian To Go, Francesca asks the question, qual è la cosa più strana che hai mai mangiato? - what's the strangest thing you've ever eaten? You can use the answers of our interviewees to help you answer this question in Italian and Mark is back in the studio and he’ll help you understand all the responses. Please not…

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Coffee Break Italian

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CBI To Go 2.08 | Se potessi andare in qualsiasi posto del mondo, dove andresti? - If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? 20:05

2+ y ago20:05

20:05

In this episode of Coffee Break Italian To Go, Francesca asks the question, se potessi andare in qualsiasi posto del mondo, dove andresti? - if you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? You can use the answers of our interviewees to help you answer this question in Italian and Mark is back in the studio and he’ll help you understand a…

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Coffee Break Italian

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CBI To Go 2.07 | Cosa ti fa arrabbiare? - What makes you angry? 20:36

2+ y ago20:36

20:36

In this episode of Coffee Break Italian To Go, Francesca asks the question, cosa ti fa arrabbiare? (What makes you angry?)Do you prefer summer or winter?. You can use the answers of our interviewees to help you answer this question in Italian and Mark is back in the studio and he’ll help you understand all the responses. Please note all interviews …

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Coffee Break Italian

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CBI To Go 2.06 | Preferisci l’estate o l’inverno? - Do you prefer summer or winter? 20:33

2+ y ago20:33

20:33

In this episode of Coffee Break Italian To Go, Francesca asks the question, preferisci l’estate o l’inverno? Do you prefer summer or winter?. You can use the answers of our interviewees to help you answer this question in Italian and Mark is back in the studio and he’ll help you understand all the responses. Please note all interviews were filmed b…

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Coffee Break Italian

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CBI To Go 2.05 | Pensi che sia importante studiare le lingue straniere? - Do you think that studying foreign languages is important? 29:39

2+ y ago29:39

29:39

In this episode of Coffee Break Italian To Go, Francesca asks the question, pensi che sia importante studiare le lingue straniere? Do you think that studying foreign languages is important?. You can use the answers of our interviewees to help you answer this question in Italian and Mark is back in the studio and he’ll help you understand all the re…

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Coffee Break Italian

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CBI To Go 2.04 | Cos’hai fatto ieri? - What did you do yesterday? 25:23

2+ y ago25:23

25:23

In this episode of Coffee Break Italian To Go, Francesca asks the question, cos’hai fatto ieri? (What did you do yesterday?). You can use the answers of our interviewees to help you answer this question in Italian and Mark is back in the studio and he’ll help you understand all the responses. Please note all interviews were filmed before lockdown. …

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Coffee Break Italian

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CBI To Go 2.03 | Qual è la tua parola italiana preferita? - What's your favourite Italian word? 19:25

2+ y ago19:25

19:25

In this episode of Coffee Break Italian To Go, Francesca asks the question, qual è la tua parola italiana preferita? (What is your favourite Italian word?). You can use the answers of our interviewees to help you answer this question in Italian and Mark is back in the studio and he’ll help you understand all the responses. Please note all interview…

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Coffee Break Italian

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CBI To Go 2.02 | Com’è la tua giornata tipica? - What is your daily routine? 23:52

2+ y ago23:52

23:52

Welcome to the second episode of our new Coffee Break Italian To Go podcast in which we’re in Stresa on the shores of Lake Maggiore, with Francesca, talking to native speakers about a variety of topics. In this episode we’re asking the question com’è la tua giornata tipica? (What is your daily routine?). We’ll listen to all of the interviews with F…

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Coffee Break Italian

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CBI To Go 2.01 | Per te è importante viaggiare? - Is travelling important to you? 24:26

2+ y ago24:26

24:26

Welcome to the first episode of our new Coffee Break Italian To Go podcast in which we’re in Stresa on the shores of Lake Maggiore, with Francesca, talking to native speakers about a variety of topics. In this episode we’re asking the question per te è importante viaggiare? (Is travelling important to you?) We’ll listen to all of the interviews wit…

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Coffee Break Italian

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A special thank you from Coffee Break on International Podcast Day 5:21

2+ y ago5:21

5:21

Every 30th September, the podcasting world comes together to celebrate podcasting on International Podcast Day. We're celebrating today by saying thank you to the Coffee Break community in this special podcast episode. International Podcast Day aims to raise awareness about podcasts and gives podcast creators and listeners a chance to celebrate the…

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Coffee Break Italian

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Ultima fermata: Piombino - Coffee Break Italian Travel Diaries Episode 10 22:38

3y ago22:38

22:38

Our virtual journey through Tuscany is coming to an end! Join Giulia and Paolo in the tenth and final episode of this series of the Coffee Break Italian Travel Diaries as they round off their trip by the sea in the beautiful coastal town of Piombino. Listen to the episode to hear what they get up to and look out for some interesting vocabulary as w…

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Coffee Break Italian

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Sulle orme di San Galgano - Coffee Break Italian Travel Diaries Episode 9 25:53

3y ago25:53

25:53

After taking some time to rest his ankle, Paolo is ready to move on to the penultimate stop on their journey: l’Abbazia di San Galgano. The pair take the time to explore the roofless walls of the 13th-century Abbey church and even see the famous spada nella roccia! Mark and Francesca also discuss when to use pronto a and pronto per, as well as the …

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Coffee Break Italian

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Incontri inaspettati - Coffee Break Italian Travel Diaries Episode 8 22:26

3y ago22:26

22:26

Following an unexpected trip to the hospital in last week's episode, Giulia and Paolo continue their journey as they drive through the beautiful countryside of The Val d'Orcia and find the perfect spot for a picnic. In this eighth episode of the Coffee Break Italian Travel Diaries, we'll learn some interesting new vocabulary as well as the differen…

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Coffee Break Italian

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Incidenti di percorso... a Saturnia - Coffee Break Italian Travel Diaries Episode 7 23:48

3y ago23:48

23:48

It's time for the next stop on our Italian adventure! Giulia and Paolo enjoy a trip to the famous spa in Saturina when all of a sudden things take a turn and they end up in hospital. Tune in to Episode 7 to find out what happens and don't forget to listen out for the subjunctive in the text! Travel Diaries will be published in one season of ten epi…

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Vicoli, torri, e formaggi - Coffee Break Italian Travel Diaries Episode 6 26:20

3y ago26:20

26:20

In the latest episode of the Coffee Break Italian Travel Diaries, Giulia and Paolo leave Siena and head to the medieval hill town of San Gimignano. Travel Diaries will be published in one season of ten episodes weekly from 5th June. If you'd like to access lesson notes and a video version which features pauses after each sentence to allow you to pr…

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Coffee Break Italian

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Un Palio... affollato! - Coffee Break Italian Travel Diaries Episode 5 20:28

3y ago20:28

20:28

Welcome back to the Coffee Break Italian Travel Diaries! Find out what Giulia and Paolo get up to when they finally reach Siena in this week's episode. Travel Diaries will be published in one season of ten episodes weekly from 5th June. If you'd like to access lesson notes and a video version which features pauses after each sentence to allow you t…

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Coffee Break Italian

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Un piacevole imprevisto - Coffee Break Italian Travel Diaries Episode 4 23:11

3y ago23:11

23:11

Join Giulia and Paolo in the latest episode of the Coffee Break Italian Travel Diaries as they venture through the beautiful area of Tuscany. This week, find out how a problem on their train to Siena leads to an unexpected afternoon in the Valle del Chianti. Travel Diaries will be published in one season of ten episodes weekly from 5th June. If you…

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Firenze, bellezza infinita - Coffee Break Italian Travel Diaries Episode 3 23:20

3y ago23:20

23:20

Welcome back to the Coffee Break Italian Travel Diaries! This week, Giulia and Paolo take the train from Lucca to Florence and experience some new adventures. Find out what they get up to in this latest episode. Travel Diaries will be published in one season of ten episodes weekly from 5th June. If you'd like to access lesson notes and a video vers…

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Coffee Break Italian

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Sosta per le vie di Lucca - Coffee Break Italian Travel Diaries Episode 2 23:36

3y ago23:36

23:36

In our second episode of the Coffee Break Italian Travel Diaries, join Giulia and Paolo as they travel on towards Lucca. We'll accompany them for some lunch and the resulting abbiocco - that sleepy feeling you get after a delicious meal. Travel Diaries will be published in one season of ten episodes weekly from 5th June. If you'd like to access les…

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Coffee Break Italian

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Prima tappa: Pisa! Coffee Break Italian Travel Diaries Episode 1 21:26

3y ago21:26

21:26

Welcome to this brand new series from Coffee Break Italian for intermediate learners. While it's not so easy to travel right now, why not do some virtual travelling with us? Join Giulia and her friend Paolo as they travel by train through the beautiful region of Tuscany in Italy. In this first episode they have just arrived in Pisa and we'll hear a…

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Coffee Break Italian

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CBI Mag 1.10 | Adesso pedala! 30:10

3+ y ago30:10

30:10

Often described as "the other Italian national pastime" (in addition to il calcio, football) cycling is huge in Italy. In this final episode of this season of the Coffee Break Italian Magazine, we take a closer look at the sport which is one of the most practised and watched in the country. In response to listener Nicole's question, Francesca expla…

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Coffee Break Italian

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CBI Mag 1.09 | La Ricetta di Francesca 33:20

3+ y ago33:20

33:20

By the time you've listened to this episode you'll have l'acquolina in bocca - your mouth will be watering! Francesca shares a recipe for the rice dish panissa which involves beans, onion, Italian sausage and Arborio rice, and there's a question from listener Donna who is confused about the difference between the verbs potere and riuscire. There wi…

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Coffee Break Italian

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CBI Mag 1.08 | A Carnevale ogni scherzo vale 34:38

3+ y ago34:38

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In this episode of the Coffee Break Magazine we're heading to the north of Italy to the town of Ivrea, known for its peculiar way of celebrating Carnevale. Our listener's question in this episode comes from Zack and concerns the tricky word mica which seems to pepper the conversation of native speakers, but is difficult to use as a learner. There w…

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CBI Mag 1.07 | Amore per il passato... 29:49

3+ y ago29:49

29:49

... e tanta voglia di futuro. The city of Matera in the Basilicata region of Italy celebrates an incredibly rich heritage, with the word famous Sassi, cave dwellings carved into the mountainside, and looks to the future with the redevelopment of these caves into museums and hotels. In 2019, together with the Bulgarian city of Plovdiv, Matera has be…

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CBI Mag 1.06 | Ti viene voglia di ballare? 28:10

3+ y ago28:10

28:10

It's time for a new episode of the Coffee Break Italian Magazine and in this episode Francesca and Mark talk about their summer breaks and where they travelled to. The text for this episode focuses on the traditional Italian dance, la Tarantella, and there's an interesting question from listener Gianna on the difference between restare and rimanere…

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CBI Mag 1.05 | Cuciniamo le orecchiette 31:28

4y ago31:28

31:28

We're heading to the kitchen for this episode and learning about the popular pasta dish, le orecchiette. Mark and Francesca also discuss their recent trip to Milan and Stresa to film some content for the forthcoming Coffee Break Italian To Go video series. There's also an explanation of how to translate "some" into Italian, based on a listener's qu…

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Coffee Break Italian

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CBI Mag 1.04 | Leggiamo un po' 29:45

4y ago29:45

29:45

In this episode Francesca and Mark discuss one of Italy's most famous authors, Italo Calvino. Calvino's work can be read on many levels, and as a result of the type of language used, his books are very accessible for learners of Italian. In our Q&A segment, Francesca explains the difference between stare and essere. There will be a total of 10 epis…

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