

Coffee Break Italian
Coffee Break Languages
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 25, 2026 • 25min
Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 10: Chiuso per ferie
A cozy café tale about exhaustion after a hectic summer and an unexpected holiday break. A slip-up with salt in the slush machine leads to near disaster. Tradition shines through when la signora Rachele brings homemade passata and nudges for rest. A notice on the door marks a bittersweet pause as missing regulars is already felt.

Mar 18, 2026 • 23min
Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 9: La vita qui non è poi così male
A relaxed café story about friends swapping life updates and surprising views on living in Italy. A return from Berlin sparks beach days, new work ideas, and the possibility of staying put. Short grammar notes spotlight the imperfect tense with 'da'. Season wrap-up and resources are mentioned for learners.

Mar 11, 2026 • 25min
Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 8: L’estate della maturità
Welcome back to il Caffè di Tullio - our charming Italian café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling.In L’estate della maturità, a small group of students go to il caffè di Tullio to celebrate the end of their maturità exams. Ora che la scuola è finita, i tre studenti hanno progetti diversi per il futuro: c’è chi vuole studiare e chi, invece, preferisce andare subito a lavorare. E poi c’è anche chi vuole prendersi del tempo per decidere bene cosa fare…Step into L’estate della maturità and enjoy the episode!Want to take your learning further? Click here to access support materials and get more out of each chapter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 4, 2026 • 25min
Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 7: Il colloquio di lavoro
A cozy café scene centers on a tense job interview and its awkward aftermath. Conversations cover nerves, forgotten preparation, and idioms for making a bad impression. A friend offers reassurance and a comforting limoncello to lift spirits. Language points and new vocabulary appear throughout to support Italian learning.

Feb 25, 2026 • 25min
Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 6: La vera amicizia non ha età
Welcome back to il Caffè di Tullio - our charming Italian café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling.In Episode 6, La vera amicizia non ha età, Gianni talks about his latest health diagnosis. Sono giorni di gran caldo e al bar vanno a ruba granite e caffè freddi, ma Gianni purtroppo ha ricevuto una brutta notizia dal suo dottore. Per fortuna, gli amici Mario e Anselmo dimostrano che l’amicizia può alleggerire anche i momenti più difficili!Want to take your learning further? Click here to access support materials and get more out of each chapter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 18, 2026 • 27min
Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 5: Tutto è bene quel che finisce bene
Welcome back to il Caffè di Tullio - our charming Italian café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling.In 'Tutto è bene quel che finisce bene', a young woman introduces her girlfriend to her parents over an aperitive at il Caffè di Tullio. Esatto! Una ragazza presenta la sua fidanzata ai genitori. E la reazione della sua famiglia la sorprenderà… non se l’aspettava proprio! Join us for another exciting episode of Scenes, full of new vocabulary and interesting language points to improve your Italian skills. Non perderti il capitolo 5!Want to take your learning further? Click here to access support materials and get more out of each chapter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 11, 2026 • 21min
Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 4: Problemi di cuore
Welcome back to il Caffè di Tullio - our charming Italian café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and build your language skills naturally through storytelling.The latest episode of Scenes is here, and in this chapter, Problemi di cuore, Angelica learns of Mattia's summer plans and she's thrown into a turmoil of conflicting emotions. Lorenzo, ovviamente, nota subito la tristezza negli occhi di sua sorella, ma solo più tardi ne scoprirà la causa: una scelta di Mattia che potrebbe cambiare tutto…So, what has Mattia decided to do and how will it affect Angelica? Find out in Episode 4 of Scenes, where you’ll also learn plenty of useful vocabulary and expressions to boost your Italian.Want to take your learning further? Click here to access support materials and get more out of each chapter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 4, 2026 • 26min
Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 3: Una simpatica coppia di scozzesi
Welcome back to il Caffè di Tullio - our charming Italian café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, you’ll follow a compelling story set in a local café and build your language skills naturally through storytelling.Are you curious to find out what’s in store for you in Chapter 3, Una simpatica coppia di scozzesi?Al bar è arrivata la stagione dei turisti. In particolare, Lorenzo fa quattro chiacchiere con una coppia di scozzesi che gli raccontano quello che hanno fatto la sera prima ad una sagra. Join us for this exciting episode of Scenes, full of new vocabulary and interesting language points to boost your Italian. Episode 3 is now available: non perderlo!Want to take your learning further? Click here to access support materials and get more out of each chapter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 28, 2026 • 26min
Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 2: Ricordando i vecchi tempi
Welcome back to il Caffè di Tullio - our charming Italian café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling.In this episode, Lorenzo is puzzled when he goes to open the café and finds the shutter half open already. Chissà perché! Lorenzo va ad aprire il bar come ogni mattina, ma questa volta nota che la saracinesca non è chiusa bene. Chi sarà arrivato al bar prima di lui?Vuoi scoprire come continua la storia? Find out what happens in the this episode of Scenes, where you’ll also learn plenty of useful vocabulary and expressions to boost your Italian.Want to take your learning further? Click here to access support materials and get more out of each chapter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jan 21, 2026 • 26min
Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 1: Un caffè tira sempre su di morale
In this engaging installment, Lorenzo discovers that even on slow days, his café can uplift spirits. Familiar faces like Gianni, Mario, and Anselmo return, revealing why Mario is feeling down after a lasagna mishap. New characters emerge, each with intriguing stories to tell. As discussions unfold, key vocabulary such as 'andirivieni' and 'il solito tran tran' are highlighted. Listen in to find out how a simple coffee can brighten someone's mood!


