Coffee Break Italian

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  Bonus Episode: Clues Explained - La fantastica Caccia al Tresoro 2026 08.09.2026 13min

  We're back with a special bonus episode of the Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2026! Join us for a detailed explanation of this year's Treasure Hunt clues. Sit back, relax and enjoy listening to this episode on your next coffee break. ☕️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Clue #4 (italiano) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2026 30.08.2026 7min

  We have reached the last clue of our virtual treasure hunt - La fantastica Caccia al Tesoro di Coffee Break 2026 - which will lead us to the final location! Test your Italian and detective skills as we reveal everything you need to know to determine the last destination. Remember to submit your entry form listing the location from each episode to be in with a chance of winning a prize.Click here to locate the entry form and for further details about the competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Clue #3 (italiano) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2026 28.08.2026 7min

  It's time for the third clue of La fantastica Caccia al Tesoro di Coffee Break 2026, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Using the interesting facts we provide, 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 free month's subscription to Coffee Break Italian TV during September, as well as being entered into a prize draw to win lifetime access to our entire collection of Italian courses!Don't miss out on this exciting adventure - click here for more details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Clue #2 (italiano) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2026 26.08.2026 9min

  We're back with the next episode of La fantastica Caccia al Tesoro di Coffee Break 2026, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Join us as we reveal clue number two which takes us one step closer to our final location. As we continue through this mini series we'll discover further clues to help you solve the mystery. Remember, you could be in with a chance of winning some great prizes!For further details about how you can take part in the treasure hunt and enter the competition, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Clue #1 (italiano) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2026 24.08.2026 10min

  Welcome to the first episode of La fantastica Caccia al Tesoro di Coffee Break 2026, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Join us in this first episode as we 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 Clue 1 and how you can take part, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2026 22.08.2026 3min

  Four mystery cities. Four cryptic clues. One week to work out where we're going.The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt is back for 2026, and everything happens here: https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehuntEach clue is a short poem describing a European city without ever naming it. Every clue is written from scratch in French, Italian, German and Spanish by the team who teach it, so it rhymes and reads properly in each one. Watch in whichever language you're learning.WHEN THE CLUES GO LIVE (all 1pm UK)Clue 1: Monday 24 AugustClue 2: Wednesday 26 AugustClue 3: Friday 28 AugustClue 4: Sunday 30 AugustHOW TO ENTERThe entry form opens on the Treasure Hunt website on Sunday 30 August, alongside the final clue, and closes at 11:59pm UK on Monday 31 August.WHAT YOU CAN WINGet all four right and you win a free month on Coffee Break TV, our on-demand video platform, in whichever language you're learning. You also go into a prize draw. One name comes out of the hat for each language, and that person takes the whole collection of Coffee Break courses in their language.THE BONUS CLUESign up for the Treasure Hunt emails and we'll send you an extra clue with every city: roughly how far it is from the last one, and in which direction. That one only goes out by email. You can sign up on the landing page.THE REVEALMark names all four cities, and the hidden spot the final clue points to, on Tuesday 1 September at 4pm UK. A second video on Wednesday 2 September goes back through every clue line by line and explains how each one worked. It's free, it's open to everyone, and there's no travel involved.https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The many meanings of the Italian verb 'fare' 17.08.2026 7min

  The verb 'fare' means "to do" or "to make", but it does far more work than that in Italian. In this episode, Francesca goes through seven common set phrases built on 'fare' where the natural English translation is a completely different verb, from talking about the weather to packing a suitcase, taking a photo and asking a question. Learn these and a lot of everyday Italian falls into place.➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode.➡️ Want more tips like these delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free newsletter: https://coffeebreaklanguages.kit.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  English words Italians use every day 03.08.2026 7min

  Francesca takes a tour through the English words that have quietly become part of everyday Italian, from ordering food to talking about work, music, sport and travel. You'll hear just how naturally these words slot into Italian conversation, and pick up some handy vocabulary along the way.➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode.➡️ Want more tips like these delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free newsletter: https://coffeebreaklanguages.kit.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The right Italian word for every situation, from 'permesso' to 'prego' 20.07.2026 10min

  Some Italian words only make sense once you know exactly when to use them. In this episode, Francesca goes through the words you need for specific everyday situations, from "permesso" at the door to "pronto" on the phone, and the many meanings hiding inside "prego". In this episode you'll find some new words, and a few extra examples beyond what's in the video.➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode.➡️ Want more tips like these delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free newsletter: https://coffeebreaklanguages.kit.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  10 Italian food idioms and what they really mean 06.07.2026 10min

  Italian is full of idioms that are borrowed from the kitchen, and once you spot them you'll notice them everywhere. In this episode Francesca takes you through 10 everyday food idioms, from someone who's "like parsley" and turns up everywhere to the moment an omelette is already made and the damage is done. She explains what each one really means and the kind of situation where it fits, then rounds things off with a bonus idiom: parla come mangi.➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode.➡️ Want more tips like these delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free newsletter: https://coffeebreaklanguages.kit.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  5 things you didn't know about the verb 'potere' in Italian 22.06.2026 8min

  You probably already know that 'potere' means "can" or "to be able to", but there's more to this everyday Italian verb than meets the eye. In this episode, Francesca shares five things you might not know about 'potere', from using the conditional to sound more polite to meeting 'potere' as a noun, and she helps you tell it apart from 'riuscire' and 'sapere'. It completes her little series on the modal verbs, after 'dovere' and 'volere'. How many of them are new to you?➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode.➡️ Get free mini-lessons and language tips every week by signing up to our newsletter: https://coffeebreaklanguages.kit.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Italian pasta names: a pronunciation guide 08.06.2026 9min

  Pasta is the perfect way to practise some of Italian's trickiest sounds. In this episode, Francesca works through pasta names to help you get those gn, gl, ch and gh sounds right, with a few tasty facts thrown in along the way.➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode.➡️ Get free mini-lessons and language tips every week by signing up to our newsletter: https://coffeebreaklanguages.kit.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  5 things you didn't know about the verb 'volere' in Italian 25.05.2026 7min

  You probably already know that volere means "to want", but there are still a few secrets hiding in this everyday verb. In this episode, Francesca shares five interesting things to know about volere, from the tricky 'gl' sound and using it as a noun to choosing between ho voluto and volevo in the past. How many of them are new to you?➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode.➡️ Want more tips like these delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free newsletter: https://coffeebreaklanguages.kit.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Allora, dai, boh: 5 Italian words you'll hear every day 11.05.2026 8min

  Francesca walks you through five tiny Italian words that come up in real conversations all the time: "allora", "dai", "boh", "figurati" and "magari". Each one carries a lot of meaning, and learning to use them naturally is one of the fastest ways to sound more Italian. Which one will you start using first?➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode.➡️ To receive regular free mini-lessons like this straight to your inbox, visit: https://coffeebreaklanguages.kit.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  5 things you didn't know about the verb 'dovere' in Italian 27.04.2026 6min

  Francesca goes beyond the textbook meaning of "dovere" and explores five nuances of this everyday Italian verb. You'll look at double conjugations, two different auxiliaries in the past tense, the less familiar meaning of "to owe", and the noun "il dovere". How many of these did you already know?➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode.➡️ Love learning in short bursts? Our free weekly newsletter is packed with tips just like these: https://coffeebreaklanguages.kit.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  5 small changes to improve your Italian 13.04.2026 9min

  Francesca walks you through five common mistakes that are easy to fix but make a real difference to how natural your Italian sounds. From choosing between "favorito" and "preferito" to understanding why Italians say "mi lavo i denti", these are practical changes you can start using straight away.➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode.➡️ Want more tips like these delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free newsletter: https://coffeebreaklanguages.kit.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 10: Chiuso per ferie 25.03.2026 24min

  Welcome back to il Caffè di Tullio - our charming Italian café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling.In Chiuso per ferie, Lorenzo's exhaustion from a busy summer leads to a well-deserved, but unexpected, break thanks to la signora Rachele’s wisdom. La signora Rachele, infatti, nota la stanchezza di Lorenzo e, prima che lui se ne accorga, attacca un avviso molto importante sulla porta del locale…Allora, sei pronto a leggere l’ultimo capitolo di Scenes 2? Non perdertelo!Want to take your learning further? Click here to access support materials and get more out of each chapter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 9: La vita qui non è poi così male 18.03.2026 23min

  Welcome back to il Caffè di Tullio - our charming Italian café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling.In Episode 9, La vita qui non è poi così male, Lorenzo’s friend talks about life in Berlin and his surprising new perspective on Italy.Fabrizio è tornato in Italia per le vacanze e passa il suo tempo andando al mare e rilassandosi. Decide che forse rimarrà in Italia più del previsto…Tune into Episode 9 of Scenes, where you’ll learn plenty of useful vocabulary and expressions to boost your Italian.Want to take your learning further? Click here to access support materials and get more out of each chapter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 8: L’estate della maturità 11.03.2026 25min

  Welcome back to il Caffè di Tullio - our charming Italian café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling.In L’estate della maturità, a small group of students go to il caffè di Tullio to celebrate the end of their maturità exams. Ora che la scuola è finita, i tre studenti hanno progetti diversi per il futuro: c’è chi vuole studiare e chi, invece, preferisce andare subito a lavorare. E poi c’è anche chi vuole prendersi del tempo per decidere bene cosa fare…Step into L’estate della maturità and enjoy the episode!Want to take your learning further? Click here to access support materials and get more out of each chapter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 7: Il colloquio di lavoro 04.03.2026 24min

  Welcome back to il Caffè di Tullio - our charming Italian café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling.In Chapter 7, Il colloquio di lavoro, the fate of a job interview hangs in the balance as Tommaso arrives at il Caffè di Tullio, seeking solace and an honest ear.Tommaso si dirige al bar subito dopo il suo colloquio. Lorenzo ascolta le sue parole, lo rassicura e, ovviamente, gli offre qualcosa per tirarlo su di morale! Join us for another exciting episode of Scenes, full of new vocabulary and interesting language points to boost your Italian. Non perderti il capitolo 7!Want to take your learning further? Click here to access support materials and get more out of each chapter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.