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Essential Italian hotel phrases for checking in and out

If you’re planning a trip to Italy, learning a few key Italian hotel phrases can significantly enhance your experience. Whether you’re checking in at a bustling Roman hotel, booking a boutique stay in Florence or requesting room service at a coastal retreat in Amalfi, knowing how to communicate effectively will ensure your journey is stress-free

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8 essential Italian restaurant phrases for learners

Exploring Italy’s culinary delights is an integral part of any visit to this beautiful country. Whether you’re savouring a classic pizza in Naples or indulging in handmade pasta in Rome, knowing a few essential Italian restaurant phrases can make your dining experience even better.  In this article, you will get familiar with some useful vocabulary

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How to order food in Italian: key vocabulary for beginners

Are you wondering how to order food in Italian in a café? Well, that is a fantastic way to practise the language and feel like a local, whether at a café in Rome or a cosy trattoria in Florence. To help you with that, in this blog, we’ll cover some essential Italian phrases and vocabulary

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‘I would like’ in Italian: ordering at cafés and restaurants

If you’re learning Italian and planning a trip to Italy, one phrase you absolutely need to know is how to say ‘I would like’ in Italian. Why? Because making polite requests is crucial for navigating cafés, restaurants, and other public spaces. With that in mind, today, we’ll look at how to say ‘I would like’

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Is it hard to learn Italian? 5 things you already know that prove that it isn’t!

If you are wondering, ‘Is it hard to learn Italian?’, don’t worry! It is much easier than you might think. With its logical structure and phonetic pronunciation, Italian offers a rewarding and accessible language-learning experience. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the things you are already familiar with, proving that learning the language

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Directions in Italian: how to ask, answer and related vocabulary

On your next trip to Rome, Venice, or the rolling hills of Tuscany, knowing how to ask for and understand directions in Italian is essential, right? By being able to make the most of your adventure using the language you will not only find your way through charming alleyways, but it will also allow you

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How to say ‘where is’ in Italian: easy phrases for travellers

Italy is full of incredible cities, hidden gems, and historic landmarks, but navigating your way through its charming streets can sometimes be tricky. Therefore, if you are planning a trip to Italy, learning how to say ‘where is’ in Italian is one of the most useful skills you can have. In this blog post, we’ll

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Counting from 1 to 10 in Italian: a beginners guide

Learning numbers in a new language is one of the most practical skills you can acquire as a beginner. Whether you’re travelling to Italy, ordering gelato or sharing details about your family, mastering numbers is essential. In this post, we’ll focus on how to count from 1 to 10 in Italian, using examples and phrases

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5 phrases for introducing and talking about your family in Italian

Learning how to talk about your family is one of the most rewarding aspects of picking up a new language. It allows you to connect with others on a personal level and share details about your life. If you’re learning Italian, knowing how to introduce and talk about your family in Italian is a must. 

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Learn how to ask and answer the question ‘Where do you live?’ in Italian

After taking your first steps in speaking Italian, it’s important to keep the conversation going by adding more details about yourself. In a previous post, we covered how to ask “Where are you from?” along with talking about nationalities. But what if the question is “Where do you live” in Italian? Today, we’ll focus on

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How to ask and answer ‘where are you from?’ in Italian

To make new friends when speaking a new language, you must know how to ask about their nationality and answer about yours, as it can be an icebreaker in conversations. Therefore, if you are in Italy or Switzerland, being able to ask ‘where are you from’ in Italian can be very important.  In this article,

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How to say ‘how are you’ in Italian and other essential greetings

One of the first steps in mastering Italian – or any other language for that matter- is to learn basic greetings and common phrases. Among these, knowing how to ask ‘how are you’ in Italian is essential.  In this blog post, we’ll explore the different ways to ask someone how they are in Italian, how

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CBI 1-00 | Introductory Episode

If you can learn how to pronounce spaghetti, tagliatelle and bruschetta properly in Italian, you’ll have no bother with the 40 episodes of our first season of Coffee Break Italian. Join Mark, Francesca and Katie in this introductory episode. Listen to the episode More information Coffee Break Italian launches with lesson 1 on Monday 26th January. To

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Coffee Break Italian – What you will learn

In this short episode, Mark outlines the structure of the Coffee Break Italian course. Season 1 is organised into four blocks of ten lessons: Lessons 1-10: you’ll be learning how to greet people, introduce yourself, talk about where you’re from, introduce your friends or members of your family, use Italian in basic travel situations like buying things,

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Coffee Break Italian – Preview Episode

Join teacher Mark, learner Katie and native speaker Francesca in this preview episode of Coffee Break Italian. Listen to the episode More information Coffee Break Italian launches with lesson 1 on Monday 26th January. To find out more about what you can expect from this course, click here.