Show overview
Coffee Break Italian has been publishing since 2015, and across the 11 years since has built a catalogue of 227 episodes, alongside 12 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 80 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence, with the show now in its 15th season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 12 min and 28 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 months ago, with 26 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 35 episodes published. Published by Coffee Break Languages.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 227 episodesBonus Episode: Clues Explained - La fantastica Caccia al Tresoro 2026
Clue #4 (italiano) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2026
Clue #3 (italiano) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2026
Clue #2 (italiano) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2026
Clue #1 (italiano) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2026
The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2026
The many meanings of the Italian verb 'fare'
English words Italians use every day
The right Italian word for every situation, from 'permesso' to 'prego'
10 Italian food idioms and what they really mean
5 things you didn't know about the verb 'potere' in Italian
Italian pasta names: a pronunciation guide
5 things you didn't know about the verb 'volere' in Italian
Allora, dai, boh: 5 Italian words you'll hear every day
5 things you didn't know about the verb 'dovere' in Italian
5 small changes to improve your Italian
S14 Ep 10Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 10: Chiuso per ferie
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 Chiuso per ferie, Lorenzo's exhaustion from a busy summer leads to a well-deserved, but unexpected, break thanks to la signora Rachele’s wisdom. La signora Rachele, infatti, nota la stanchezza di Lorenzo e, prima che lui se ne accorga, attacca un avviso molto importante sulla porta del locale…Allora, sei pronto a leggere l’ultimo capitolo di Scenes 2? Non perdertelo!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.
S14 Ep 9Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 9: La vita qui non è poi così male
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 9, La vita qui non è poi così male, Lorenzo’s friend talks about life in Berlin and his surprising new perspective on Italy.Fabrizio è tornato in Italia per le vacanze e passa il suo tempo andando al mare e rilassandosi. Decide che forse rimarrà in Italia più del previsto…Tune into Episode 9 of Scenes, where you’ll 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.
S14 Ep 8Scenes 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.
S14 Ep 7Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 7: Il colloquio di lavoro
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 Chapter 7, Il colloquio di lavoro, the fate of a job interview hangs in the balance as Tommaso arrives at il Caffè di Tullio, seeking solace and an honest ear.Tommaso si dirige al bar subito dopo il suo colloquio. Lorenzo ascolta le sue parole, lo rassicura e, ovviamente, gli offre qualcosa per tirarlo su di morale! Join us for another exciting episode of Scenes, full of new vocabulary and interesting language points to boost your Italian. Non perderti il capitolo 7!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.