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With Coffee Break Italian you can learn Italian where and when it suits you. In Season 1, you'll join teacher Mark, learner Katie and native speaker Francesca in our 15-minute lessons, and build your confidence in the language, learning Italian from scratch. Take your learning further with Season 2 in which Mark and Francesca are joined by learner Isla.
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With Coffee Break Italian you can learn Italian where and when it suits you. In Season 1, you'll join teacher Mark, learner Katie and native speaker Francesca in our 15-minute lessons, and build your confidence in the language, learning Italian from scratch. Take your learning further with Season 2 in which Mark and Francesca are joined by learner Isla.
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    How to say 'I like' in Italian - 'mi piace' or 'mi piacciono'? | CBI Show 2.01

    How to say 'I like' in Italian - 'mi piace' or 'mi piacciono'? | CBI Show 2.01

    Welcome back to Season 2 of The Coffee Break Italian Show! In this first episode of the Season we will be learning how to say "I like" in Italian and understand when to use 'mi piace' or 'mi piacciono'. We also focus on learning how to express other people's likings in Italian.
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    • 14 min
    When to use 'di' and 'da' - Italian prepositions | CBI Show 2.02

    When to use 'di' and 'da' - Italian prepositions | CBI Show 2.02

    Curious about Italian prepositions di and da? In this episode of the Coffee Coffee Break Italian Show we compare prepositions di and da so that you never mistake or misuse them again!
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    • 13 min
    How do you pronounce the letters C and G in Italian? | CBI Show 2.03

    How do you pronounce the letters C and G in Italian? | CBI Show 2.03

    Would you like to master the pronunciation of letters C and G in Italian? It's important to understand the distinction between hard and soft C and G sounds, so Mark and Francesca go over everything you need to know to perfect your pronunciation in this episode of The Coffee Break Italian Show!
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    • 18 min
    A guide to irregular plurals in Italian | CBI Show 2.04

    A guide to irregular plurals in Italian | CBI Show 2.04

    In this episode of The Coffee Break Italian Show we're discussing Italian plurals. You'll learn (or review) the regular pattern of pluralising nouns, and focus on other irregularities within this vast topic.
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    • 20 min
    The power of 'fare' - Essential everyday expressions with 'fare' | CBI Show 2.05

    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!
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    • 19 min
    How to give commands, instructions and suggestions - The imperative in Italian | CBI Show 2.06

    How to give commands, instructions and suggestions - The imperative in Italian | CBI Show 2.06

    How confident are you with the imperative mood to give commands, instructions and suggestions in Italian? Join Francesca and Maurizio in this episode of the Coffee Break Italian Show and learn how to conjugate the imperative mood in tu, voi and Lei forms, as well as learning the irregularities!
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    • 20 min

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Il podcast è buono. Ho imparato molto e ad ascoltare!

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I’m loving this series. Simple and important grammar points clearly explained. Grazie!!

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Using this podcast helped me be able to navigate Italy and has helped me reach an A2 level of understanding of Italian. Thank you Mark and Francesca for your well-planned lessons.

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