60 acast.com Coffee Break Italian Advanced https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced en Radio Lingua Ltd learn italian,italian language,italian lessons,advanced italian Coffee Break Languages Take your Italian to the next level with Coffee Break Italian Advanced. Join native speaker Francesca and teacher Mark as they guide you through the intricacies of the language. This podcast is aimed at learners working at B1/B2 level and we'll be covering grammatical structures and topics appropriate to this level. In each episode Mark and Francesca will discuss a language point, and then you'll listen to a dialogue which features examples of the language point, helping you consolidate what you've learned.


Find out more about Coffee Break Italian on our website at https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/italian and if you're not yet at this level, check out our other Coffee Break Italian podcast - just search for Coffee Break Italian wherever you get your podcasts.

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]]> Take your Italian to the next level with Coffee Break Italian Advanced. Join native speaker Francesca and teacher Mark as they guide you through the intricacies of the language. This podcast is aimed at learners working at B1/B2 level and we'll be covering grammatical structures and topics appropriate to this level. In each episode Mark and Francesca will discuss a language point, and then you'll listen to a dialogue which features examples of the language point, helping you consolidate what you've learned.


Find out more about Coffee Break Italian on our website at https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/italian and if you're not yet at this level, check out our other Coffee Break Italian podcast - just search for Coffee Break Italian wherever you get your podcasts.

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]]> false Coffee Break Languages team@coffeebreaklanguages.com 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 coffee-break-italian-advanced serial https://assets.pippa.io/shows/616d909d53726c001d6e1a20/1634841599572-aac285eeaaa6b52d379cd6b96aed4624.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced Coffee Break Italian Advanced CBI 3.40 | Il tesoro di Montespelonca | Tutto è bene, quel che finisce bene! CBI 3.40 | Il tesoro di Montespelonca | Tutto è bene, quel che finisce bene! Thu, 20 Jul 2023 09:00:48 GMT 17:16 64aea35066c9ff00117642f7 false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-340-il-tesoro-di-montespelonca-tutto-e-bene-quel-che-fin 64aea35066c9ff00117642f7 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-340-il-tesoro-di-montespelonca-tutto-e-bene-quel-che-fin Il tesoro di Montespelonca full 3 40 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 the test with some advanced grammar points, including verbs in the passato remoto, conditional perfects and if clauses. Watch out for interesting new vocabulary like stivaloni, cenno and intraprendenza and don’t miss out on a special cosina of Dantesque flavour!


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]]> 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 the test with some advanced grammar points, including verbs in the passato remoto, conditional perfects and if clauses. Watch out for interesting new vocabulary like stivaloni, cenno and intraprendenza and don’t miss out on a special cosina of Dantesque flavour!


If you'd like to take advantage of bonus materials, lesson notes and a translation challenge, you can access the full Coffee Break Italian Season 3 course on the Coffee Break Academy.

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]]> CBI 3.39 | Il tesoro di Montespelonca | Pericolo scampato! CBI 3.39 | Il tesoro di Montespelonca | Pericolo scampato! Thu, 06 Jul 2023 09:00:48 GMT 9:48 649bee56564b0800114b928e false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-339-il-tesoro-di-montespelonca-pericolo-scampato 649bee56564b0800114b928e 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-339-il-tesoro-di-montespelonca-pericolo-scampato Il tesoro di Montespelonca full 3 39 We’re back with the penultimate episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3! In this chapter of our story series “Il tesoro di Montespelonca” after making it to the cave, Alessandro and his friends decide to confront the person they believe is stealing the treasure hidden. Meanwhile, a terrible storm is flooding the cave. Will our protagonists manage to save themselves and the treasure? This episode will help you consolidate your knowledge of hypothetical clauses and the formal imperative. There is also some exciting vocabulary to discover, including the famous adverb mica and an Italian proverb on rain: cielo a pecorelle, pioggia a catinelle.


If you'd like to take advantage of bonus materials, lesson notes and a translation challenge, you can access the full Coffee Break Italian Season 3 course on the Coffee Break Academy.

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]]> We’re back with the penultimate episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3! In this chapter of our story series “Il tesoro di Montespelonca” after making it to the cave, Alessandro and his friends decide to confront the person they believe is stealing the treasure hidden. Meanwhile, a terrible storm is flooding the cave. Will our protagonists manage to save themselves and the treasure? This episode will help you consolidate your knowledge of hypothetical clauses and the formal imperative. There is also some exciting vocabulary to discover, including the famous adverb mica and an Italian proverb on rain: cielo a pecorelle, pioggia a catinelle.


If you'd like to take advantage of bonus materials, lesson notes and a translation challenge, you can access the full Coffee Break Italian Season 3 course on the Coffee Break Academy.

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]]> CBI 3.38 | Il tesoro di Montespelonca | Ma lui cosa fa qui? CBI 3.38 | Il tesoro di Montespelonca | Ma lui cosa fa qui? Thu, 22 Jun 2023 09:00:15 GMT 11:45 6489b9ea0f6b1c00111cf7a8 false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-338-il-tesoro-di-montespelonca-ma-lui-cosa-fa-qui 6489b9ea0f6b1c00111cf7a8 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-338-il-tesoro-di-montespelonca-ma-lui-cosa-fa-qui Il tesoro di Montespelonca full 3 38 Welcome back to a new episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3 and another instalment of our story series “Il tesoro di Montespelonca”! In this chapter, Alessandro shares with his friends what he has learned about le Torrette thanks to nonna Nina. Will they finally find the entrance to the legendary cave? Francesca and Mark analyse the text of the story and explain the use of the subjunctive as well as some new interesting vocabulary.


If you'd like to take advantage of bonus materials, lesson notes and a translation challenge, you can access the full Coffee Break Italian Season 3 course on the Coffee Break Academy.

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]]> Welcome back to a new episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3 and another instalment of our story series “Il tesoro di Montespelonca”! In this chapter, Alessandro shares with his friends what he has learned about le Torrette thanks to nonna Nina. Will they finally find the entrance to the legendary cave? Francesca and Mark analyse the text of the story and explain the use of the subjunctive as well as some new interesting vocabulary.


If you'd like to take advantage of bonus materials, lesson notes and a translation challenge, you can access the full Coffee Break Italian Season 3 course on the Coffee Break Academy.

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]]> CBI 3.37 | Il tesoro di Montespelonca | La leggenda delle Torrette. CBI 3.37 | Il tesoro di Montespelonca | La leggenda delle Torrette. Thu, 08 Jun 2023 09:00:05 GMT 9:07 64770addc4bb74001128b081 false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-337-il-tesoro-di-montespelonca-la-leggenda-delle-torrett 64770addc4bb74001128b081 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-337-il-tesoro-di-montespelonca-la-leggenda-delle-torrett Il tesoro di Montespelonca full 3 37 We're back with another episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3 and another instalment of our story series "Il tesoro di Montespelonca". After the events of the previous episode, Alessandro is still angry with his friends and decides to visit his nonna for lunch in hopes of finally getting to the bottom of the mystery! Alessandro's grandmother reveals another intriguing and possibly dangerous part of the legend surrounding the cave... what will Alessandro do now? In this episode, among other things, you can see a variety of verb moods and tenses and some idioms about la luna.


If you'd like to take advantage of bonus materials, lesson notes and a translation challenge, you can access the full Coffee Break Italian Season 3 course on the Coffee Break Academy.

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]]> We're back with another episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3 and another instalment of our story series "Il tesoro di Montespelonca". After the events of the previous episode, Alessandro is still angry with his friends and decides to visit his nonna for lunch in hopes of finally getting to the bottom of the mystery! Alessandro's grandmother reveals another intriguing and possibly dangerous part of the legend surrounding the cave... what will Alessandro do now? In this episode, among other things, you can see a variety of verb moods and tenses and some idioms about la luna.


If you'd like to take advantage of bonus materials, lesson notes and a translation challenge, you can access the full Coffee Break Italian Season 3 course on the Coffee Break Academy.

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]]> CBI 3.36 | Il tesoro di Montespelonca | D’ora in poi me la caverò da solo! CBI 3.36 | Il tesoro di Montespelonca | D’ora in poi me la caverò da solo! Thu, 25 May 2023 09:00:07 GMT 11:13 64649d83f58439001185fd91 false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-336-il-tesoro-di-montespelonca-dora-in-poi-me-la-cavero- 64649d83f58439001185fd91 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-336-il-tesoro-di-montespelonca-dora-in-poi-me-la-cavero- Il tesoro di Montespelonca full 3 36 Welcome back to another episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3 and a further instalment of our story series “Il tesoro di Montespelonca”! In this chapter Alessandro and his friends finally make it to Le Torrette but are disappointed to find only grass and thorn bushes when they arrive. The three friends disagree on their next steps and Alessandro decides to continue to investigate on his own. Listen out for our Cosina: meglio soli che male accompagnati!


If you'd like to take advantage of bonus materials, lesson notes and a translation challenge, you can access the full Coffee Break Italian Season 3 course on the Coffee Break Academy.

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]]> Welcome back to another episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3 and a further instalment of our story series “Il tesoro di Montespelonca”! In this chapter Alessandro and his friends finally make it to Le Torrette but are disappointed to find only grass and thorn bushes when they arrive. The three friends disagree on their next steps and Alessandro decides to continue to investigate on his own. Listen out for our Cosina: meglio soli che male accompagnati!


If you'd like to take advantage of bonus materials, lesson notes and a translation challenge, you can access the full Coffee Break Italian Season 3 course on the Coffee Break Academy.

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]]> CBI 3.35 | Il tesoro di Montespelonca | Chiediamo al professor Doppi! CBI 3.35 | Il tesoro di Montespelonca | Chiediamo al professor Doppi! Thu, 11 May 2023 09:00:11 GMT 12:47 645217a256fd6900111d1c3b false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-335-il-tesoro-di-montespelonca-chiediamo-al-professor-do 645217a256fd6900111d1c3b 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-335-il-tesoro-di-montespelonca-chiediamo-al-professor-do Il tesoro di Montespelonca full 3 35 We’re back with another episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3 and our fifth instalment of “Il tesoro di Montespelonca"! In this part of the story Alessandro and his friends visit the village’s local historian, Professor Doppi, to find out more about the legend of the cave. He says that, according to some old documents, there could be an actual cave below the mountain but it has never been explored as the passage seems to be blocked. He also gives them a big book containing a chapter on ‘Le Torrette’, two ancient towers on the mountain near the village. Apparently, these towers indicated the way towards a hidden path to the cave used by bandits, but the path to this day has not been found…


If you'd like to take advantage of bonus materials, lesson notes and a translation challenge, you can access the full Coffee Break Italian Season 3 course on the Coffee Break Academy.

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]]> We’re back with another episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3 and our fifth instalment of “Il tesoro di Montespelonca"! In this part of the story Alessandro and his friends visit the village’s local historian, Professor Doppi, to find out more about the legend of the cave. He says that, according to some old documents, there could be an actual cave below the mountain but it has never been explored as the passage seems to be blocked. He also gives them a big book containing a chapter on ‘Le Torrette’, two ancient towers on the mountain near the village. Apparently, these towers indicated the way towards a hidden path to the cave used by bandits, but the path to this day has not been found…


If you'd like to take advantage of bonus materials, lesson notes and a translation challenge, you can access the full Coffee Break Italian Season 3 course on the Coffee Break Academy.

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]]> CBI 3.34 | Il tesoro di Montespelonca | Bentornata a casa, Stella! CBI 3.34 | Il tesoro di Montespelonca | Bentornata a casa, Stella! Thu, 27 Apr 2023 09:00:45 GMT 13:15 643fb468510ea80011532055 false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-334-il-tesoro-di-montespelonca-bentornata-a-casa-stella 643fb468510ea80011532055 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-334-il-tesoro-di-montespelonca-bentornata-a-casa-stella Il tesoro di Montespelonca full 3 34 Welcome back to Coffee Break Italian Season 3. In episode 34 we are listening to the fourth segment of our story series 'Il tesoro di Montespelonca'! Alessandro and his three friends visit Nina, Alessandro's Nonna, who tells them about the legend of an underground cave going through the mountain near her wheat fields. Allegedly, hens would sometimes disappear when people took them to the market, and they would then reappear on the other side of the mountain, as if by magic. Alessandro wonders if Stella could be hiding in this legendary cave but when he returns home he is surprised to see his dog, found by a farmer in his own field, right on the other side of the mountain!


If you'd like to take advantage of bonus materials, lesson notes and a translation challenge, you can access the full Coffee Break Italian Season 3 course on the Coffee Break Academy.

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]]> Welcome back to Coffee Break Italian Season 3. In episode 34 we are listening to the fourth segment of our story series 'Il tesoro di Montespelonca'! Alessandro and his three friends visit Nina, Alessandro's Nonna, who tells them about the legend of an underground cave going through the mountain near her wheat fields. Allegedly, hens would sometimes disappear when people took them to the market, and they would then reappear on the other side of the mountain, as if by magic. Alessandro wonders if Stella could be hiding in this legendary cave but when he returns home he is surprised to see his dog, found by a farmer in his own field, right on the other side of the mountain!


If you'd like to take advantage of bonus materials, lesson notes and a translation challenge, you can access the full Coffee Break Italian Season 3 course on the Coffee Break Academy.

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]]> CBI 3.33 | Il tesoro di Montespelonca | La paura fa novanta CBI 3.33 | Il tesoro di Montespelonca | La paura fa novanta Thu, 13 Apr 2023 09:00:07 GMT 15:24 642e8cbec7800c00112fcb4c false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-333-il-tesoro-di-montespelonca-la-paura-fa-novanta 642e8cbec7800c00112fcb4c 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-333-il-tesoro-di-montespelonca-la-paura-fa-novanta Il tesoro di Montespelonca full 3 33 In this episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3 we listen to the third instalment of our story series 'Il tesoro di Montespelonca'! In this part of the story the residents of Montespelonca gather for a dinner in the square followed by a night walk to enjoy the stars. Alessandro and his friends tell a little lie and decide to look for the wolf instead but as they are searching they hear a terrifying noise! In this episode, among other things, you can observe how adjectives change their meaning depending on whether they are placed before or after nouns. There are also some nice set phrases like: in lungo e in largo and a gambe levate.


If you'd like to take advantage of bonus materials, lesson notes and a translation challenge, you can access the full Coffee Break Italian Season 3 course on the Coffee Break Academy.


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]]> In this episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3 we listen to the third instalment of our story series 'Il tesoro di Montespelonca'! In this part of the story the residents of Montespelonca gather for a dinner in the square followed by a night walk to enjoy the stars. Alessandro and his friends tell a little lie and decide to look for the wolf instead but as they are searching they hear a terrifying noise! In this episode, among other things, you can observe how adjectives change their meaning depending on whether they are placed before or after nouns. There are also some nice set phrases like: in lungo e in largo and a gambe levate.


If you'd like to take advantage of bonus materials, lesson notes and a translation challenge, you can access the full Coffee Break Italian Season 3 course on the Coffee Break Academy.


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]]> CBI 3.32 | Il tesoro di Montespelonca | Qualcosa di strano nell’aria CBI 3.32 | Il tesoro di Montespelonca | Qualcosa di strano nell’aria Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:00:47 GMT 11:47 641b1c366bbd2300112cdfe0 false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-332-il-tesoro-di-montespelonca-qualcosa-di-strano-nellar 641b1c366bbd2300112cdfe0 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-332-il-tesoro-di-montespelonca-qualcosa-di-strano-nellar Alessandro searches for his dog full 3 32 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 soon learns that someone has heard about a wolf going around and Alessandro is seriously concerned for Stella's welfare. In this episode, among other things, you can learn some new vocabulary, like: sbadigliare, disprezzare and sbiancare!


If you'd like to take advantage of bonus materials, lesson notes and a translation challenge, you can access the full Coffee Break Italian Season 3 course on the Coffee Break Academy.

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]]> 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 soon learns that someone has heard about a wolf going around and Alessandro is seriously concerned for Stella's welfare. In this episode, among other things, you can learn some new vocabulary, like: sbadigliare, disprezzare and sbiancare!


If you'd like to take advantage of bonus materials, lesson notes and a translation challenge, you can access the full Coffee Break Italian Season 3 course on the Coffee Break Academy.

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]]> CBI 3.31 | Il tesoro di Montespelonca | Dov’è Stella? CBI 3.31 | Il tesoro di Montespelonca | Dov’è Stella? Thu, 16 Mar 2023 10:00:28 GMT 12:08 6405cc8852deee00110a9d4b false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-331-il-tesoro-di-montespelonca-dove-stella 6405cc8852deee00110a9d4b 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-331-il-tesoro-di-montespelonca-dove-stella Il tesoro di Montespelonca full 3 31 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 lovely village in the centre of Italy and we follow Alessandro, an eleven year old boy, who lives there with his family and dog, Stella. The village is busy for the yearly Sagra della Lenticchia (the Lentil Festival) and all seems going well until Alessandro realises that Stella has run away. Despite looking for her everywhere, she cannot be found and Alessandro is seriously worried!


If you'd like to take advantage of bonus materials, lesson notes and a translation challenge, you can access the full Coffee Break Italian Season 3 course on the Coffee Break Academy.

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]]> 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 lovely village in the centre of Italy and we follow Alessandro, an eleven year old boy, who lives there with his family and dog, Stella. The village is busy for the yearly Sagra della Lenticchia (the Lentil Festival) and all seems going well until Alessandro realises that Stella has run away. Despite looking for her everywhere, she cannot be found and Alessandro is seriously worried!


If you'd like to take advantage of bonus materials, lesson notes and a translation challenge, you can access the full Coffee Break Italian Season 3 course on the Coffee Break Academy.

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]]> CBI 3.30 | Modified nouns, adjectives and verbs | I consigli dell’architetto CBI 3.30 | Modified nouns, adjectives and verbs | I consigli dell’architetto Thu, 02 Mar 2023 10:00:13 GMT 32:05 63e4c51c27ec4500103da4b0 false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-330-modified-nouns-adjectives-and-verbs-i-consigli-della 63e4c51c27ec4500103da4b0 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-330-modified-nouns-adjectives-and-verbs-i-consigli-della Modified nouns and verbs full 3 30 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 between architect Pizzi and signora De Marinis about renovation work that is underway in her house and you will hear plenty of examples of modified nouns and verbs throughout.


If you'd like to take advantage of bonus materials, lesson notes and a translation challenge, you can access the full Coffee Break Italian Season 3 course on the Coffee Break Academy.

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]]> 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 between architect Pizzi and signora De Marinis about renovation work that is underway in her house and you will hear plenty of examples of modified nouns and verbs throughout.


If you'd like to take advantage of bonus materials, lesson notes and a translation challenge, you can access the full Coffee Break Italian Season 3 course on the Coffee Break Academy.

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]]> CBI 3.29 | Pronominal and phraseological verbs| Te la stai cavando alla grande! CBI 3.29 | Pronominal and phraseological verbs| Te la stai cavando alla grande! Thu, 02 Feb 2023 10:00:45 GMT 31:35 63d24cc63aa98e0011a2b6ee false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-329-pronominal-and-phraseological-verbs-te-la-stai-cavan 63d24cc63aa98e0011a2b6ee 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-329-pronominal-and-phraseological-verbs-te-la-stai-cavan Pronominal and phraseological verbs full 3 29 In this new episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3 we are learning about pronominal and phraseological verbs! We then go on to listen to a dialogue between an anxious exchange student and their reassuring professor. As always, listen out for verbs like farcela and mettercela tutta and our cosina: qui pro quo.


If you'd like to take advantage of bonus materials, lesson notes and a translation challenge, you can access the full Coffee Break Italian Season 3 course on the Coffee Break Academy.

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]]> In this new episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3 we are learning about pronominal and phraseological verbs! We then go on to listen to a dialogue between an anxious exchange student and their reassuring professor. As always, listen out for verbs like farcela and mettercela tutta and our cosina: qui pro quo.


If you'd like to take advantage of bonus materials, lesson notes and a translation challenge, you can access the full Coffee Break Italian Season 3 course on the Coffee Break Academy.

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]]> CBI 3.28 | The gerund | Insieme per l’ambiente CBI 3.28 | The gerund | Insieme per l’ambiente Thu, 19 Jan 2023 10:00:35 GMT 27:48 63bfce952327eb0010f8be49 false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-328-the-gerund-insieme-per-lambiente 63bfce952327eb0010f8be49 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-328-the-gerund-insieme-per-lambiente Focusing on the gerund full 3 28 Welcome back to a new episode of Coffee Break Italian! In this episode Mark and Francesca go through all you need to know about the gerund. We then listen to a dialogue between two colleagues Tiziana and Carlo, who are discussing how a more environmentally friendly lifestyle could have a positive impact on the future of the environment. Listen out for some interesting vocabulary on the topic of the environment such as: sprecare, riciclaggio and ambientalista.


If you'd like to take advantage of bonus materials, lesson notes and a translation challenge, you can access the full Coffee Break Italian Season 3 course on the Coffee Break Academy.

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]]> Welcome back to a new episode of Coffee Break Italian! In this episode Mark and Francesca go through all you need to know about the gerund. We then listen to a dialogue between two colleagues Tiziana and Carlo, who are discussing how a more environmentally friendly lifestyle could have a positive impact on the future of the environment. Listen out for some interesting vocabulary on the topic of the environment such as: sprecare, riciclaggio and ambientalista.


If you'd like to take advantage of bonus materials, lesson notes and a translation challenge, you can access the full Coffee Break Italian Season 3 course on the Coffee Break Academy.

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]]> CBI 3.27 | Passive structures | La festa di quartiere CBI 3.27 | Passive structures | La festa di quartiere Thu, 22 Dec 2022 10:00:15 GMT 28:37 639aead72174a300115a46a3 false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-327-passive-structures-la-festa-di-quartiere 639aead72174a300115a46a3 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-327-passive-structures-la-festa-di-quartiere Passive structures full 3 27 In this episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3 we are learning about passive structures! You may have heard of this grammar point being mentioned in previous Coffee Break Italian series but in this episode we are finally analysing it in detail. You will then hear many examples in the context of a dialogue about a neighbourhood party. Be sure to listen out for our ancora una cosina: tra il dire e il fare c’è di mezzo il mare!


If you'd like to take advantage of bonus materials, lesson notes and a translation challenge, you can access the full Coffee Break Italian Season 3 course on the Coffee Break Academy.

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]]> In this episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3 we are learning about passive structures! You may have heard of this grammar point being mentioned in previous Coffee Break Italian series but in this episode we are finally analysing it in detail. You will then hear many examples in the context of a dialogue about a neighbourhood party. Be sure to listen out for our ancora una cosina: tra il dire e il fare c’è di mezzo il mare!


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]]> CBI 3.26 | Hypothetical clauses | Sognare non costa niente CBI 3.26 | Hypothetical clauses | Sognare non costa niente Thu, 08 Dec 2022 10:00:17 GMT 27:06 638f10a441e41a00104ca6ec false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-326-hypothetical-clauses-sognare-non-costa-niente 638f10a441e41a00104ca6ec 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-326-hypothetical-clauses-sognare-non-costa-niente Forming if clauses full 3 26 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 how a lottery win would ease his troubles. Listen out for our ancora una cosina: chi non risica, non rosica!


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]]> 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 how a lottery win would ease his troubles. Listen out for our ancora una cosina: chi non risica, non rosica!


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]]> CBI 3.25 | Perfect and pluperfect subjunctive | In bocca al lupo per il colloquio! CBI 3.25 | Perfect and pluperfect subjunctive | In bocca al lupo per il colloquio! Thu, 24 Nov 2022 10:00:06 GMT 26:53 6376061f885b3000117cb74d false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-325-perfect-and-pluperfect-subjunctive-in-bocca-al-lupo- 6376061f885b3000117cb74d 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-325-perfect-and-pluperfect-subjunctive-in-bocca-al-lupo- Focusing on the perfect and pluperfect subjunctive full 3 25 We are back with another episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3! In this episode we are focusing specifically on the perfect and pluperfect subjunctive. We then go on to listen to a dialogue based on a job interview: be sure to listen out for some key vocabulary which may come in useful for you when looking for a job in Italy. The episode includes vocabulary like: colloquio, stipendio, fare domanda and stagista.


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]]> We are back with another episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3! In this episode we are focusing specifically on the perfect and pluperfect subjunctive. We then go on to listen to a dialogue based on a job interview: be sure to listen out for some key vocabulary which may come in useful for you when looking for a job in Italy. The episode includes vocabulary like: colloquio, stipendio, fare domanda and stagista.


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]]> CBI 3.24 | Imperfect subjunctive | Casa dolce casa CBI 3.24 | Imperfect subjunctive | Casa dolce casa Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:00:42 GMT 32:28 6361317566a9020011c7f45a false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-324-imperfect-subjunctive-casa-dolce-casa 6361317566a9020011c7f45a 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-324-imperfect-subjunctive-casa-dolce-casa Focusing on the imperfect subjunctive. full 3 24 Welcome back to a new episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3! In this episode we continue our learning of the subjunctive by focusing on the imperfect subjunctive. We hear some examples of it in context through a dialogue between two friends who are attending a property viewing! Be sure to listen out for key vocabulary such as: magari, casa di campagna and traslocare.


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]]> Welcome back to a new episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3! In this episode we continue our learning of the subjunctive by focusing on the imperfect subjunctive. We hear some examples of it in context through a dialogue between two friends who are attending a property viewing! Be sure to listen out for key vocabulary such as: magari, casa di campagna and traslocare.


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]]> CBI 3.23 | Consolidation of present subjunctive | Il cliente ha sempre ragione! CBI 3.23 | Consolidation of present subjunctive | Il cliente ha sempre ragione! Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:00:09 GMT 20:10 634fdbc29e617a0012171179 false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-323-consolidation-of-present-subjunctive-il-cliente-ha-s 634fdbc29e617a0012171179 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-323-consolidation-of-present-subjunctive-il-cliente-ha-s Consolidation of present subjunctive full 3 23 We are back with another episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3! In this episode we are consolidating our learning of the present subjunctive which was covered in the previous episode. We listen to a dialogue between a customer and a bank clerk on the topic of credit cards. Listen out for some useful vocabulary such as; carta di credito (f), scadere and scoperto.


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]]> We are back with another episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3! In this episode we are consolidating our learning of the present subjunctive which was covered in the previous episode. We listen to a dialogue between a customer and a bank clerk on the topic of credit cards. Listen out for some useful vocabulary such as; carta di credito (f), scadere and scoperto.


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]]> CBI 3.22 | Present subjunctive | Il regalo perfetto CBI 3.22 | Present subjunctive | Il regalo perfetto Thu, 13 Oct 2022 09:00:45 GMT 35:38 633d8b4cba814700120e5f71 false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-322-present-subjunctive-il-regalo-perfetto 633d8b4cba814700120e5f71 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-322-present-subjunctive-il-regalo-perfetto Focusing on the present subjunctive full 3 22 Welcome to the latest episode of Coffee Break Italian! In this episode we are focusing on the structure of the present subjunctive and we will look at both regular and irregular forms. We will also listen to its use in context through a shopping dialogue. Listen out for the expression: a caval donato non si guarda in bocca.


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]]> Welcome to the latest episode of Coffee Break Italian! In this episode we are focusing on the structure of the present subjunctive and we will look at both regular and irregular forms. We will also listen to its use in context through a shopping dialogue. Listen out for the expression: a caval donato non si guarda in bocca.


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]]> CBI 3.21 | Introduction to subjunctive | Dai, diamoci da fare! CBI 3.21 | Introduction to subjunctive | Dai, diamoci da fare! Thu, 29 Sep 2022 09:00:00 GMT 25:30 6329d48b00922400137593be false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-321-introduction-to-subjunctive-dai-diamoci-da-fare 6329d48b00922400137593be 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-321-introduction-to-subjunctive-dai-diamoci-da-fare Introduction to the subjunctive full 3 21 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: lancio, impegni, avere a cuore and sudare sette camicie.


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]]> 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: lancio, impegni, avere a cuore and sudare sette camicie.


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]]> CBI 3.20 | Preterite | Storie di emigrazione CBI 3.20 | Preterite | Storie di emigrazione Thu, 11 Aug 2022 15:00:25 GMT 34:42 62f0e0896d2cb10012edce79 false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-320-preterite-storie-di-emigrazione 62f0e0896d2cb10012edce79 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-320-preterite-storie-di-emigrazione Learn about the Passato remoto (past historic) full 3 20 Welcome to the latest episode of Coffee Break Italian! In this episode we will be focusing on the passato remoto (past historic), on it's formation and it's use. We will then listen to a story from Carlotta's grandfather about his family migrating from Italy to New York. Listen out for some key vocabulary such as dopoguerra, traversata and the classic storytelling phrase of c’era una volta + vissero tutti felici e contenti.


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]]> Welcome to the latest episode of Coffee Break Italian! In this episode we will be focusing on the passato remoto (past historic), on it's formation and it's use. We will then listen to a story from Carlotta's grandfather about his family migrating from Italy to New York. Listen out for some key vocabulary such as dopoguerra, traversata and the classic storytelling phrase of c’era una volta + vissero tutti felici e contenti.


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]]> CBI 3.19 | Pluperfect indicative | La mamma è sempre la mamma. CBI 3.19 | Pluperfect indicative | La mamma è sempre la mamma. Mon, 25 Jul 2022 15:00:57 GMT 22:39 62d937cc3385f80012723ae4 false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-319-pluperfect-indicative-la-mamma-e-sempre-la-mamma 62d937cc3385f80012723ae4 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-319-pluperfect-indicative-la-mamma-e-sempre-la-mamma full 3 19 Welcome to the latest episode of Coffee Break Italian! This time, we're introducing a new past tense - the trapassato prossimo, also referred to as the “pluperfect”. Listen out for some handy phrases including: essere a pezzi, a proposito and ci sto! Don't miss our ancora una cosina at the end of the episode.


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]]> Welcome to the latest episode of Coffee Break Italian! This time, we're introducing a new past tense - the trapassato prossimo, also referred to as the “pluperfect”. Listen out for some handy phrases including: essere a pezzi, a proposito and ci sto! Don't miss our ancora una cosina at the end of the episode.


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]]> CBI 3.18 | Irregular plurals | Vacanze in Turchia CBI 3.18 | Irregular plurals | Vacanze in Turchia Thu, 14 Jul 2022 09:00:37 GMT 35:55 62c6ed37c890a60012fe5744 false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-318-irregular-plurals-vacanze-in-turchia 62c6ed37c890a60012fe5744 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-318-irregular-plurals-vacanze-in-turchia Irregular plurals in terms of nouns and adjectives full 3 18 In this episode of Coffee Break Italian we’re covering the topic of irregular plurals both in terms of nouns and adjectives. In the dialogue featured in this lesson, Elisa meets her friend and tells her about her recent summer holiday in Turkey. She mentions the topics of food, methods of transport and a cycling injury. Listen out for the following words and phrases: filare liscio, ginocchia and guadagnare. To round off the episode we hear a very interesting way to describe the city of Padova in Italy.


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]]> In this episode of Coffee Break Italian we’re covering the topic of irregular plurals both in terms of nouns and adjectives. In the dialogue featured in this lesson, Elisa meets her friend and tells her about her recent summer holiday in Turkey. She mentions the topics of food, methods of transport and a cycling injury. Listen out for the following words and phrases: filare liscio, ginocchia and guadagnare. To round off the episode we hear a very interesting way to describe the city of Padova in Italy.


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]]> CBI 3.17 | Molto, troppo, poco, tanto used as adjectives or adverbs | Alberobello e i suoi Trulli CBI 3.17 | Molto, troppo, poco, tanto used as adjectives or adverbs | Alberobello e i suoi Trulli Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:00:29 GMT 24:10 62b9b6f9b1730f001283f1b9 false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-317-molto-troppo-poco-tanto-used-as-adjectives-or-adverb 62b9b6f9b1730f001283f1b9 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-317-molto-troppo-poco-tanto-used-as-adjectives-or-adverb Molto, troppo, poco, tanto used as adjectives and adverbs full 3 17 Welcome back to another episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3! In this episode we cover the topic of molto, troppo, poco, tanto used as adjectives and adverbs. We continue listening to the dialogue of Nicola and the guided tour of Puglia, which has now reached the destination of Alberobello, famous for its Trulli and for being a UNESCO world heritage site. Listen out for some key vocabulary used in the dialogue, including: artigianato, cocente, del posto.


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]]> Welcome back to another episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3! In this episode we cover the topic of molto, troppo, poco, tanto used as adjectives and adverbs. We continue listening to the dialogue of Nicola and the guided tour of Puglia, which has now reached the destination of Alberobello, famous for its Trulli and for being a UNESCO world heritage site. Listen out for some key vocabulary used in the dialogue, including: artigianato, cocente, del posto.


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]]> CBI 3.16 | Indefinite adjectives and pronouns | Scopriamo la Puglia con Nicola. CBI 3.16 | Indefinite adjectives and pronouns | Scopriamo la Puglia con Nicola. Thu, 16 Jun 2022 09:00:40 GMT 30:19 62a71e99b723980013a001e4 false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-316-indefinite-adjectives-and-pronouns-scopriamo-la-pugl 62a71e99b723980013a001e4 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-316-indefinite-adjectives-and-pronouns-scopriamo-la-pugl Words used to express indefinite quantities without any specific reference to quantities, people, things, or places full 3 16 Welcome back to another episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3! The topic of this episode is indefinite adjectives and pronouns - words used to express indefinite quantities without any specific reference to quantities, people, things, or places. Throughout the lesson, Mark and Francesca focus on the most widely used indefinite adjectives and pronouns in Italian. We then hear a dialogue in which Nicola, a local tour guide, is meeting tourists who have signed up for his guided tour in Puglia. Listen out for useful words and phrases including: rompere il ghiaccio, diversi/e and qualsiasi before we round off the episode with an interesting phrase used to refer to a tour guide in Italian.


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]]> Welcome back to another episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3! The topic of this episode is indefinite adjectives and pronouns - words used to express indefinite quantities without any specific reference to quantities, people, things, or places. Throughout the lesson, Mark and Francesca focus on the most widely used indefinite adjectives and pronouns in Italian. We then hear a dialogue in which Nicola, a local tour guide, is meeting tourists who have signed up for his guided tour in Puglia. Listen out for useful words and phrases including: rompere il ghiaccio, diversi/e and qualsiasi before we round off the episode with an interesting phrase used to refer to a tour guide in Italian.


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]]> CBI 3.15 | Conditional perfect | Notizie dal telegiornale CBI 3.15 | Conditional perfect | Notizie dal telegiornale Thu, 02 Jun 2022 09:00:51 GMT 28:16 6297706638f0a600129219e9 false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-315-conditional-perfect-notizie-dal-telegiornale 6297706638f0a600129219e9 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-315-conditional-perfect-notizie-dal-telegiornale The conditional perfect in the context of a dinner time conversation. full 3 15 Welcome back to Coffee Break Italian Season 3! In this episode we continue our journey through the conditional. Following on from the previous episode where we introduced this new mood and explained its functions; we are now focusing on the conditional perfect. We hear this grammar point in context during a conversation between husband and wife watching the news at dinner time. Take note of some useful vocabulary including: negozietto, telegiornale and vigili del fuoco. We also share a new idiomatic expression which combines the two topics featured in our dialogue: food and fire.


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]]> Welcome back to Coffee Break Italian Season 3! In this episode we continue our journey through the conditional. Following on from the previous episode where we introduced this new mood and explained its functions; we are now focusing on the conditional perfect. We hear this grammar point in context during a conversation between husband and wife watching the news at dinner time. Take note of some useful vocabulary including: negozietto, telegiornale and vigili del fuoco. We also share a new idiomatic expression which combines the two topics featured in our dialogue: food and fire.


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]]> CBI 3.14 | Introduction to the conditional | Dottore, non mi sento bene! CBI 3.14 | Introduction to the conditional | Dottore, non mi sento bene! Thu, 19 May 2022 09:00:07 GMT 24:25 627b99b240ce640013d3625a false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-314-introduction-to-the-conditional-dottore-non-mi-sento 627b99b240ce640013d3625a 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-314-introduction-to-the-conditional-dottore-non-mi-sento Introduction to the conditional mood full 3 14 Welcome to another episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3! This time we’re introducing a new type of verb: the conditional mood. Join Mark and Francesca as they explain how and when to use the conditional in order to be more polite; to give advice; and to say that something would happen or occur if circumstances were different. We then hear the conditional in context during a conversation between two characters at a doctor’s appointment. Along the way, we hear some useful expressions including fare gli straordinari and non se ne parla nemmeno!.


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]]> Welcome to another episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3! This time we’re introducing a new type of verb: the conditional mood. Join Mark and Francesca as they explain how and when to use the conditional in order to be more polite; to give advice; and to say that something would happen or occur if circumstances were different. We then hear the conditional in context during a conversation between two characters at a doctor’s appointment. Along the way, we hear some useful expressions including fare gli straordinari and non se ne parla nemmeno!.


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]]> CBI 3.13 | Impersonal si | Viva la pausa caffè! CBI 3.13 | Impersonal si | Viva la pausa caffè! Thu, 05 May 2022 09:00:16 GMT 25:46 627266464bf10d001328fc54 false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-313-impersonal-si-viva-la-pausa-caffe 627266464bf10d001328fc54 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-313-impersonal-si-viva-la-pausa-caffe full 3 13 In this episode of Coffee Break Italian, Mark and Francesca introduce a new grammar point: the very useful si impersonale or “impersonal si”. We learn how the word si can be used as a generic subject in order to avoid specific reference to a person or group of people. We also learn how to form this impersonal structure with different tenses, provided the verb is in the third person singular form. We then hear this grammar point during a conversation between Elena, a teacher of English, and her friends Alberto and Cinzia. Listen out for some useful phrases such as: dare una mano, fare due passi and roba da matti!


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]]> In this episode of Coffee Break Italian, Mark and Francesca introduce a new grammar point: the very useful si impersonale or “impersonal si”. We learn how the word si can be used as a generic subject in order to avoid specific reference to a person or group of people. We also learn how to form this impersonal structure with different tenses, provided the verb is in the third person singular form. We then hear this grammar point during a conversation between Elena, a teacher of English, and her friends Alberto and Cinzia. Listen out for some useful phrases such as: dare una mano, fare due passi and roba da matti!


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]]> CBI 3.12 | Formal and irregular imperative | Alla scoperta della città CBI 3.12 | Formal and irregular imperative | Alla scoperta della città Thu, 21 Apr 2022 09:00:24 GMT 26:29 62601c4ddb86e300129912e3 false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-312-formal-and-irregular-imperative-alla-scoperta-della- 62601c4ddb86e300129912e3 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-312-formal-and-irregular-imperative-alla-scoperta-della- The formal imperative and its negative and irregular forms full 3 12 We're back with another episode of Coffee Break Italian! This time, Mark and Francesca are looking at the formal imperative and its negative and irregular form. We see this grammar point in context with a dialogue between a Scottish tourist and a local who provides directions to the Museum of Modern Art. Listen out for some useful vocabulary in this episode including the words: cartina, proseguire and semaforo.


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]]> We're back with another episode of Coffee Break Italian! This time, Mark and Francesca are looking at the formal imperative and its negative and irregular form. We see this grammar point in context with a dialogue between a Scottish tourist and a local who provides directions to the Museum of Modern Art. Listen out for some useful vocabulary in this episode including the words: cartina, proseguire and semaforo.


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]]> CBI 3.11 | Introduction to the imperative | Anno nuovo, vita nuova! CBI 3.11 | Introduction to the imperative | Anno nuovo, vita nuova! Thu, 24 Mar 2022 10:00:09 GMT 34:45 623481cdf2091f0013901bf6 false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-311-introduction-to-the-imperative-anno-nuovo-vita-nuova 623481cdf2091f0013901bf6 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-311-introduction-to-the-imperative-anno-nuovo-vita-nuova Master the imperative full 3 11 In this week's lesson of Coffee Break Italian Season 3 we're looking at the following forms of the imperative: tu and voi forms; the negative imperative; irregular forms; and the imperative with pronouns. We also hear a dialogue between two colleagues, Carlo and Michela, who are back to work after their Christmas holidays.


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]]> In this week's lesson of Coffee Break Italian Season 3 we're looking at the following forms of the imperative: tu and voi forms; the negative imperative; irregular forms; and the imperative with pronouns. We also hear a dialogue between two colleagues, Carlo and Michela, who are back to work after their Christmas holidays.


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]]> CBI 3.10 | Review of all pronouns | Caro diario... CBI 3.10 | Review of all pronouns | Caro diario... Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:00:00 GMT 31:32 6221f588dea79800121313f6 false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-310-review-of-all-pronouns-caro-diario 6221f588dea79800121313f6 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-310-review-of-all-pronouns-caro-diario Review of all pronouns in Italian full 3 10 We have reached Lesson 10 of Coffee Break Italian Season 3! In this review lesson we look at all of the pronouns covered in Lessons 1 -9: subject pronouns, reflexive pronouns, direct and indirect object pronouns and combined pronouns. We also hear from Silvia, a young girl who has written a journal entry all about a boy in her class, Tommaso, whom she likes. Some interesting phrases to listen out for include una volta per tutte and avere una cotta per. Pronti? 


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]]> We have reached Lesson 10 of Coffee Break Italian Season 3! In this review lesson we look at all of the pronouns covered in Lessons 1 -9: subject pronouns, reflexive pronouns, direct and indirect object pronouns and combined pronouns. We also hear from Silvia, a young girl who has written a journal entry all about a boy in her class, Tommaso, whom she likes. Some interesting phrases to listen out for include una volta per tutte and avere una cotta per. Pronti? 


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]]> CBI 3.09 | Disjunctive pronouns | Amicizia e musica CBI 3.09 | Disjunctive pronouns | Amicizia e musica Thu, 24 Feb 2022 10:00:34 GMT 25:50 620f7814d1ba850012c04359 false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-309-disjunctive-pronouns-amicizia-e-musica 620f7814d1ba850012c04359 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-309-disjunctive-pronouns-amicizia-e-musica Master disjunctive pronouns full 3 9 In this lesson, Coffee Break Italian hosts, Mark and Francesca, introduce the last remaining category of personal pronouns to be discussed in this series: disjunctive pronouns. We then listen to a dialogue centred around the use of disjunctive pronouns. In the previous episodes, direct, indirect and combined pronouns were looked at quite extensively and you can refer to Episode 8 if you wish to have a brief overview.


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]]> In this lesson, Coffee Break Italian hosts, Mark and Francesca, introduce the last remaining category of personal pronouns to be discussed in this series: disjunctive pronouns. We then listen to a dialogue centred around the use of disjunctive pronouns. In the previous episodes, direct, indirect and combined pronouns were looked at quite extensively and you can refer to Episode 8 if you wish to have a brief overview.


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]]> CBI 3.08 | Combined pronouns | Una macchina nuova di zecca CBI 3.08 | Combined pronouns | Una macchina nuova di zecca Thu, 10 Feb 2022 10:00:00 GMT 29:50 61fcf38bcfe32c0014f32eeb false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-308-combined-pronouns-una-macchina-nuova-di-zecca 61fcf38bcfe32c0014f32eeb 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-308-combined-pronouns-una-macchina-nuova-di-zecca Master combined pronuns full 3 8 Welcome back to Coffee Break Italian Season 3! In this lesson, Mark and Francesca bring together direct and indirect object pronouns, and discuss what happens when both pronouns are used in one sentence at the same time. Before looking at this new grammar point, we remind ourselves what direct and indirect objects are and then listen to a dialogue centred around the use of combined pronouns.


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]]> Welcome back to Coffee Break Italian Season 3! In this lesson, Mark and Francesca bring together direct and indirect object pronouns, and discuss what happens when both pronouns are used in one sentence at the same time. Before looking at this new grammar point, we remind ourselves what direct and indirect objects are and then listen to a dialogue centred around the use of combined pronouns.


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]]> CBI 3.07 | Indirect object pronouns | Due compleanni davvero speciali CBI 3.07 | Indirect object pronouns | Due compleanni davvero speciali Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:00:42 GMT 32:43 61f266bb6dbbac0012e08979 false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-307-indirect-object-pronouns-due-compleanni-davvero-spec 61f266bb6dbbac0012e08979 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-307-indirect-object-pronouns-due-compleanni-davvero-spec Master indirect object pronouns full 3 7 Throughout this lesson of Coffee Break Italian, Mark and Francesca teach us about indirect object pronouns and we follow a dialogue of three friends discussing what present to get for two of their friends’ birthdays. Listen out for some useful vocabulary including the words: cravatta and indimenticabile.


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]]> Throughout this lesson of Coffee Break Italian, Mark and Francesca teach us about indirect object pronouns and we follow a dialogue of three friends discussing what present to get for two of their friends’ birthdays. Listen out for some useful vocabulary including the words: cravatta and indimenticabile.


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]]> CBI 3.06 | Superlative adjectives | Aiuto! Cosa mi metto? CBI 3.06 | Superlative adjectives | Aiuto! Cosa mi metto? Thu, 13 Jan 2022 10:00:57 GMT 29:26 61d8189a738a0800123c9fc8 false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-306-superlative-adjectives-aiuto-cosa-mi-metto 61d8189a738a0800123c9fc8 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-306-superlative-adjectives-aiuto-cosa-mi-metto Master superlative adjectives full 3 6 We're back with a brand new Coffee Break Italian lesson! Join Mark and Francesca as they continue discussing the topic of adjectives. While the focus of Lesson 5 was on comparative adjectives, this time we are learning about superlative adjectives, both in their relative and absolute forms. We also hear a dialogue between two friends which features relative comparatives and absolute comparatives.


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]]> We're back with a brand new Coffee Break Italian lesson! Join Mark and Francesca as they continue discussing the topic of adjectives. While the focus of Lesson 5 was on comparative adjectives, this time we are learning about superlative adjectives, both in their relative and absolute forms. We also hear a dialogue between two friends which features relative comparatives and absolute comparatives.


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]]> CBI 3.05 | Comparative adjectives | Le vacanze… che fatica! CBI 3.05 | Comparative adjectives | Le vacanze… che fatica! Thu, 16 Dec 2021 10:00:00 GMT 30:16 61b22abba9c6fd00146c2874 false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-305-comparative-adjectives-le-vacanze-che-fatica 61b22abba9c6fd00146c2874 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-305-comparative-adjectives-le-vacanze-che-fatica Master comparative adjectives full 3 5 The latest lesson from Coffee Break Italian Season 3 is all about comparative adjectives. Join Mark and Francesca to learn about regular and irregular comparatives and the use of che and di when introducing comparisons. We also hear some useful phrases including all’ultimo minuto and spendere un occhio della testa.


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]]> The latest lesson from Coffee Break Italian Season 3 is all about comparative adjectives. Join Mark and Francesca to learn about regular and irregular comparatives and the use of che and di when introducing comparisons. We also hear some useful phrases including all’ultimo minuto and spendere un occhio della testa.


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]]> CBI 3.04 | The future perfect and review of adjectives | Ti sentirai come a casa! CBI 3.04 | The future perfect and review of adjectives | Ti sentirai come a casa! Mon, 29 Nov 2021 12:26:03 GMT 25:49 61a4cd2fc655d200125b0f20 false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-304-future-perfect-and-review-of-adjectives-ti-sentirai 61a4cd2fc655d200125b0f20 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-304-future-perfect-and-review-of-adjectives-ti-sentirai Master the future perfect and review of adjectives full 3 4 Mark and Francesca are talking about the futuro anteriore (future perfect) in Lesson 4 from Coffee Break Italian Season 3. We also revise all of the adjectives covered in the season so far and hear a dialogue following on from what we heard in Lesson 3.


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]]> Mark and Francesca are talking about the futuro anteriore (future perfect) in Lesson 4 from Coffee Break Italian Season 3. We also revise all of the adjectives covered in the season so far and hear a dialogue following on from what we heard in Lesson 3.


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]]> CBI 3.03 | Simple future | Ci trasferiamo in Australia! CBI 3.03 | Simple future | Ci trasferiamo in Australia! Thu, 18 Nov 2021 10:00:00 GMT 33:25 61960b716b8fc40012400a6d false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-303-simple-future-ci-trasferiamo-in-australia 61960b716b8fc40012400a6d 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-303-simple-future-ci-trasferiamo-in-australia Master the simple future full 3 3 Join hosts Mark and Francesca in Lesson 3 of Coffee Break Italian Season 3 as they discuss the simple future. We talk about the structure of the tense and how it is formed and used in Italian. We also hear a dialogue between a father and daughter who are discussing aspects about their lives in the near future. Be sure to listen carefully for several verbs in the future tense!


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]]> Join hosts Mark and Francesca in Lesson 3 of Coffee Break Italian Season 3 as they discuss the simple future. We talk about the structure of the tense and how it is formed and used in Italian. We also hear a dialogue between a father and daughter who are discussing aspects about their lives in the near future. Be sure to listen carefully for several verbs in the future tense!


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]]> CBI 3.02 | Direct object pronouns with compound tenses | Pronti per la festa CBI 3.02 | Direct object pronouns with compound tenses | Pronti per la festa Thu, 04 Nov 2021 10:00:00 GMT 25:37 617ea547be2ac40012ea641b false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-302-direct-object-pronouns-with-compound-tenses-pronti 617ea547be2ac40012ea641b 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-302-direct-object-pronouns-with-compound-tenses-pronti Master your direct object pronouns with compound sentences full 3 2 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 discuss the details of a party they are organising.


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]]> 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 discuss the details of a party they are organising.


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]]> CBI 3.01 | Direct object pronouns - Una vacanza studio a Siena CBI 3.01 | Direct object pronouns - Una vacanza studio a Siena Thu, 21 Oct 2021 18:50:31 GMT 35:54 6171b677e711f500119a541c false https://shows.acast.com/coffee-break-italian-advanced/episodes/cbi-301-direct-object-pronouns-una-vacanza-studio-a-siena 6171b677e711f500119a541c 616d909d53726c001d6e1a20 cbi-301-direct-object-pronouns-una-vacanza-studio-a-siena Master your direct object pronouns in this episode full 3 1 In this first episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3, Francesca and Mark explain how Direct Object Pronouns work with simple verbs in the present tense. You'll hear an explanation of the grammar point, then listen to a dialogue in which John, a Scottish student of Italian, is in Siena to improve his language skills. He has a chat with his teacher of Italian about his language learning experience.


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]]> In this first episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3, Francesca and Mark explain how Direct Object Pronouns work with simple verbs in the present tense. You'll hear an explanation of the grammar point, then listen to a dialogue in which John, a Scottish student of Italian, is in Siena to improve his language skills. He has a chat with his teacher of Italian about his language learning experience.


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