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Aug 5
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6 fun Italian idioms about food & how to...

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About this episode

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. 🍅🫘


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