logo
episode-header-image
Dec 2018
24m 26s

CBI 2.38 | Adesso esprimi un desiderio!

COFFEE BREAK LANGUAGES
About this episode
tail spinning
Up next
Jan 2019
CBI 2.39 | Che scenetta romantica...
In the previous instalment of La Mia Estate which featured in episode 38 of Coffee Break Italian, we left our characters at a dramatic point. In episode 39, it's time to see if the night of Ferragosto will help to thaw relations and if the stars finally align for Riccardo and Mar ... Show More
31m 39s
Jan 2019
CBI 2.40 | Ognuno vivrà l'estate che aveva sognato
And so our series, and our soap opera, reach their conclusion and we're delighted to bring you episode 40 of Coffee Break Italian Season 2. In this episode you'll enjoy the finale of La Mia Estate and, as ever, Mark and Francesca are on hand to help you understand everything. We ... Show More
27m 19s
May 2019
CBI Mag 1.01 | La Bocca della Verità
The Coffee Break Italian team is back with a new series, the Coffee Break Italian Magazine. In each episode of this 10-lesson season for intermediate learners you can build your vocabulary, increase your understanding of grammar and learn to use the Italian language in a more nat ... Show More
27m 51s
Recommended Episodes
Mar 2015
CBS 4.04 | Brindamos por el verano que nos espera
In this latest episode of our advanced Spanish course we join María in her latest diary entry. Rory has just arrived in Mallorca and María tells us of his first day on the island. As usual Mark and Carmen are on hand to discuss the interesting grammar points and idiomatic express ... Show More
9m 5s
Apr 2008
CBF 1:20 | End-of-unit special
In this episode, Mark and Anna are joined by Pierre-Benoît from our forthcoming video podcast Walk, Talk and Learn French. Listeners can review the restaurant language through a dialogue.This season of Coffee Break French features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be inclu ... Show More
17m 57s
Oct 2008
CBF 1:39 | Language review in a party setting
In today's episode, we have a special dialogue for you. We’ll be listening to a conversation recorded on the beach in Sainte-Marie where Anna talked with a French family.This season of Coffee Break French features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included in the podcas ... Show More
22m 48s
Oct 2018
CBG 2.33 | Lasst uns ein bisschen feiern
<p>In this lesson you'll listen to the latest instalment of our soap opera in which we get to know a new character, Carola's friend Hannah. She and Phillip hit it off immediately. Andrea is on hand to help Mark - and you - understand the tricky aspects of the language contained i ... Show More
24m 42s
Sep 2022
CBI 3.21 | Introduction to subjunctive | Dai, diamoci da fare!
<p>Welcome back to another episode of Coffee Break Italian! In this episode we are introducing a new topic - the long awaited subjunctive! We then hear a dialogue based on the ups and downs of the workplace. Listen out for some key words and phrases throughout the episode such as ... Show More
25m 30s
Nov 2021
CBI 3.02 | Direct object pronouns with compound tenses | Pronti per la festa
<p>Welcome to another episode from Season 3 of Coffee Break Italian! This time, Mark and Francesca discuss direct object pronouns with compound tenses and the use of agreements with the past participle. We also hear a dialogue in which three friends, Mirko, Diego, and Daniela dis ... Show More
25m 37s
Nov 2018
CBG 2.37 | Philip sitzt ja dort wie ein Häufchen Elend!
<p>It's time for another episode of Coffee Break German, and another instalment of our soap opera. This time we're joining Carol, Miriam and Philip at the party where Philip is hoping to get to know Hanna a bit better. But will the arrival of Alex put a spanner in the works? As e ... Show More
22 m
Dec 2022
CBI 3.26 | Hypothetical clauses | Sognare non costa niente
<p>In this episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3 we are focusing on all of the possible ways to form a hypothetical clause (or 'if' clause) in Italian. We listen to a dialogue between two friends Michele and Giada, who are discussing the prospect of Michele losing his job and ... Show More
27m 6s
Jul 2023
CBI 3.40 | Il tesoro di Montespelonca | Tutto è bene, quel che finisce bene!
We’re here with the final episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3! In the last chapter of “Il tesoro di Montespelonca” Professor Doppi’s motives are revealed: will he keep the treasure to himself or will it share it with the children? You will be able to really put yourself to t ... Show More
17m 16s
Nov 2017
CBG 2.20 | Als ich 10 war, wollte ich Astronautin werden
<p>This lesson marks the end of the first half of our second season of Coffee Break German. Mark and Andrea take the opportunity to review the topics covered in lessons 11 to 19 with lots of new examples, helping you build your vocabulary and practise the grammar points at the sa ... Show More
32m 33s