Mar 2023

CBI 3.30 | Modified nouns, adjectives and verbs | I consigli dell’architetto

Welcome back to another episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3! In this episode we are learning about modified nouns and verbs, for example maritino, casetta and salterellare. Have you heard of these before? We then listen to a dialogue bet ... Show More

32m 5s

Mar 2023

CBI 3.31 | Il tesoro di Montespelonca | Dov’è Stella?

In this episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3 we are introducing our new story series ‘Il tesoro di Montespelonca’! Throughout the story we will put into practice all of the grammar and structures covered in the first 30 episodes of Season 3. It is set in Montespelonca, a love ... Show More

12m 8s

Mar 2023

CBI 3.32 | Il tesoro di Montespelonca | Qualcosa di strano nell’aria

We're back with a new episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3 and another instalment of our story series "Il tesoro di Montespelonca"! In this episode Alessandro is worried about his lost dog, Stella, and takes it upon himself to ask around the village for any information. He so ... Show More

11m 47s

Jun 2024

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

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 ... Show More

19m 55s

Dec 2018

CBI 2.37 | Chissà quali sorprese ci regaleranno le stelle!

In the latest lesson of Coffee Break Italian, it's the day of preparation for the famous Notte di San Lorenzo, and it's all hands on deck at the campsite. This episode provides further practice of direct object pronouns, and we'll also learn the verb servire which is used in a si ... Show More

27m 34s

Mar 2017

CBI 2.03 | A che ora ti alzi? Talking about your daily routine

This episode of Coffee Break Italian will help you talk about the things you do on a regular basis, including aspects of your daily routine. Francesca and Mark introduce the concept of reflexive verbs and you'll learn to conjugate these verbs in the present tense. In the practice ... Show More

30m 21s

Feb 2015

CBI 1-03 | Talking about where you come from in Italian

Join teacher Mark, learner Katie and native speaker Francesca in this third lesson of Coffee Break Italian. In this lesson you’ll learn to say where you’re from, to talk about nationalities and lots more.This season of Coffee Break Italian features a total of 40 episodes. If you' ... Show More

21m 33s

Nov 2015

CBI 1:24 | Spelling in Italian and an introduction to verbs

In this episode of Coffee Break Italian you’ll learn more about the patterns of the language and how to form verbs in Italian. We look at the present tense of -are verbs and with this lesson you’ll begin to form a solid foundation in this vital part of the language. You’ll also l ... Show More

27m 47s

May 2017

CBI 2.08 | Hai bisogno di aiuto?

In this episode you'll learn to use avere and essere, two of the most important Italian verbs. In addition to the normal uses you'll also learn to use the verbs in a number of idiomatic expressions. By the end of this lesson you'll be a master of "being" and "having" in Italian!T ... Show More

30m 54s

Jun 2022

CBG 3.15 | Relative Pronouns in the Genitive | Das Mädchen, dessen Haare bis zum Boden reichen

Welcome back to Coffee Break German Season 3! In this episode, we are reviewing relative clauses before looking at relative clauses in the genitive. We then see this grammar point in context during a conversation between Helene and Florian who are looking at old school photogr ... Show More

26m 55s

Feb 2023

CBG 3.30 | Review episode 3.21 – 3.30

Join Mark and Andrea to review all of the key points covered throughout episodes 21 to 29. From the passive, to ordinal numbers, the subjunctive and more, this episode is essential to cement your understanding of these tricky grammar points! If you'd like to take ad ... Show More

32m 39s

Jan 2022

CBG 3.07 | The infinitive with zu | Ich habe gehofft, früher hier zu sein

In Lesson 7 of Coffee Break German Season 3, we are looking at the infinitive structure with zu but without um. Throughout the lesson we identify some verbs and expressions that require this structure. We hear some useful vocabu ... Show More

20m 33s

Apr 2023

CBP 1.03 | Where you're from

Join teacher Rafael and learner Ava in this third episode of Coffee Break Portuguese. This time, we'll be focusing on talking about where you're from and learning some words for different nationalities. If you'd like to take advantage of bonus materials, lesson notes and a video ... Show More

25m 4s

CBI 3.29 | Pronominal and phraseological...