Best Trova Podcasts (2026)

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A Conversation with Scarlett Classic - Communication, Culture, and Courage 43:05

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4d ago43:05

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Send me a text In this episode, I’m sharing a conversation from my guest appearance on Classic Advice with Scarlett Classic. We talk about communication, misunderstandings, and what it’s like to navigate conversations across languages, cultures, and different ways of expressing meaning. From group conversations to tone, correction, and courage, thi…

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Bonus episode 12 - Voci dal Mercato - in Review - Part B 27:57

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Send me a text In this bonus review episode, we return to the Italian market to focus on one of the most practical skills every learner needs: asking for the right amount of something in Italian. From flexible, gesture-based requests like un po’ di questo to precise measurements such as un etto and due etti, this episode helps you understand when I…

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'Pandoro o panettone': the all Italian festive dilemma | A Coffee Break with Francesca 5:45

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In today's mini-lesson, Francesca from the Coffee Break Italian team is here with a delicious espresso lesson all about Italy’s favourite festive sweet treats! 🎄🍰 She introduces you to two iconic holiday cakes: ➡️ il panettone, the classic Milanese Christmas staple ➡️ il pandoro, the soft, buttery favourite from Verona Francesca shares a bit of his…

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Bonus Episode 11 – Voci dal Mercato - in Review - Part A 28:59

12d ago28:59

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Send me a text This bonus episode breaks down authentic Italian market language: how to say “I’m last,” how to respond when a clerk switches to English, how to ask for a bag, and how to keep your conversation going in Italian. We revisit real moments from the panetteria, clarify useful expressions, and explore four types of responses Italy-learners…

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Discover how the holiday season begins in Italy | A Coffee Break with Francesca 4:56

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We're back with a new episode, bringing you a festive espresso lesson to enjoy in between the main seasons of Coffee Break Italian! 🎄✨ In this mini lesson, you’ll discover that December in Italy is much more than Christmas itself. From regional customs to useful seasonal vocabulary, this episode is the perfect way to immerse yourself in Italy’s mag…

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Non solo cinepanettone: Italian festive films | A Coffee Break with Francesca 6:31

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Join Francesca from the Coffee Break Italian team for a festive coffee break as she explores three very different Italian films that are traditionally enjoyed during the holiday season! 🎄🍿 In this little espresso lesson, you’ll discover: 🎬 Natale in casa Cupiello 🎬 Parenti Serpenti 🎬 Il cinepanettone Whether you're looking for something heartwarmin…

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Bonus Episode 10 - Through the Italian Market Stalls: A Morning Among the Vendors 19:19

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Send me a text 🎙 Bonus Episode 10 - A Morning at the Market | Real Italian Listening Practice Welcome to a special bonus episode! View this episode as a video onYouTube here. https://youtu.be/OWUc_xEJqV4 If you'd like the transcript in a clean, readable format, you can find it in the Substack post for this episode, and you’ll also find the version …

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Episode 14 - Before or After? Part A - The Art of Italian Adjectives 32:20

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Send me a text Episode 14 – Before or After? The Art of Italian Adjectives (Part A) Podcast: We Learn Italian Step by Step | Impariamo l’italiano piano piano Why does Italian sometimes say una donna anziana but un lungo cappotto scuro? Why la prossima fermata but una sedia comoda? And what’s the difference between bel film and film bellissimo? In t…

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Coffee Break Italian - All You Need To Know 39:21

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Join Mark and Francesca for this special episode of Coffee Break Italian where we're talking about something a bit different. We receive emails and messages all the time asking us "where should I start?", so we thought we'd answer that in this episode. We share details about how Coffee Break Italian first started and all of the resources we have re…

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👀 Bonus Episode 09 Preview – Shadows, Figures, and Hidden Voices – Chap 2 Part 2 5:41

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Send me a text 🎧 Bonus Episode 08 Preview – Shadows, Figures, and Hidden Voices – Chap 2 Part 2 In this preview, we take the first steps into Chapter 2, Part 2 of Le Pagine del Passato. Strange meetings in the city, elegant streets, and hidden voices set the atmosphere. You’ll hear: 🏙️ Category 1: City & Places with words like avvocato, pareti, raf…

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All the words you need for a card game in Italian | A Coffee Break with Francesca 5:30

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Join Francesca from the Coffee Break Italian team for a coffee break and get ready to improve your Italian over just 10 minutes. In this little espresso lesson, Francesca explores one of Italy’s favourite pastimes: giocare a carte, playing cards! You’ll also pick up useful phrases like fare le carte (to shuffle the cards), un mazzo (a deck), and ev…

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Episode 13 - Adverbs of Place - Finding Your Way in Italian 35:47

2M ago35:47

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Send me a text 🎧 Episode 13 - dverbs of Place - Finding Your Way in Italian Today we dive into gli avverbi di luogo — adverbs of place. These small but powerful words like qui, lì, lassù, laggiù, dentro, fuori, and dappertutto help paint a scene and make your Italian sound natural and confident. We return to our story outside the train station. The…

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Bonus Episode: Clues Explained - La fantastica Caccia al Tresoro 10:05

2M ago10:05

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We're back with a special bonus episode of the Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt! Join us for a detailed explanation of this year's Treasure Hunt clues. Sit back, relax and enjoy listening to this episode on your next coffee break. ☕️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S2E34 - Imparare la Lingua Italiana con i Giochini di parole | Italiano In 7 Minuti 40:20

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S2E34 - Imparare la Lingua Italiana con i Giochini di parole | Italiano In 7 Minuti Trovi qui il link per giocare con questa nuova app. https://giochinidiparole.com/benvenuti/italiano-in-7-minuti Ricorda di scrivere a Marco cosa pensi dei giochini. [email protected] *Leggi qui perché il mio lavoro è gratis e lo sarà per sempre ➫ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Bonus Episode 08 Preview - Dove si trova il pacco? – A Neighborly Mystery of Italian Commands 4:42

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Send me a text 🎧 Bonus Episode 8 Preview - Dove si trova il pacco? – A Neighborly Mystery of Italian Commands Elena’s package has disappeared, and the clock is ticking before her nonna’s birthday! Follow the mystery from the very beginning in this preview of our newest Power Up story. In the full version, you’ll practice all types of Italian comman…

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Clue #4 (italiano) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2025 10:21

2M ago10:21

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We have reached the last clue of our virtual treasure hunt - La fantastica Caccia al Tesoro di Coffee Break 2025 - which will lead us to the final location! Test your Italian and detective skills as we reveal everything you need to know to determine the last destination. Remember to submit your entry form listing the location from each episode to b…

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Episode 12 - Trust Yourself… or Don’t! – Italian Negative Reflexive Commands in Action 19:19

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Send me a text 🎧 Episode 12 - Trust Yourself… or Don’t! – Italian Negative Reflexive Commands in Action In this episode of Impariamo l’italiano piano piano – Un impegno quotidiano, we return to Le Pagine del Passato, where Mariella meets a mysterious woman who tells her, “Fidati del tuo istinto.” But what if she wanted to say the opposite - “Non ti…

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Clue #3 (italiano) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2025 9:32

2M ago9:32

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It's time for the third clue of La fantastica Caccia al Tesoro di Coffee Break 2025, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Using the interesting facts we provide, and your language skills, can you work out where checkpoint number three is? In case you missed it - everyone who correctly identifies the four mystery locations will win a free month'…

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S2E33 - Vuoi Parlare di più in italiano? Fai Questo | Italiano In 7 Minuti 14:30

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S2E33 - Vuoi Parlare di più in italiano? Fai Questo | Italiano In 7 Minuti *Leggi qui perché il mio lavoro è gratis e lo sarà per sempre ➫ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/PerchéGratis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *Non perdere la Newsletter più amata dagli studenti della lingua italiana ✉️ ➫ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2SRQhkG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Clue #2 (italiano) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2025 9:12

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We're back with the next episode of La fantastica Caccia al Tesoro di Coffee Break 2025, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Join us as we reveal clue number two which takes us one step closer to our final location. As we continue through this mini series we'll discover further clues to help you solve the mystery. Remember, you could be in wit…

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Clue #1 (italiano) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2025 10:20

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Welcome to the first episode of La fantastica Caccia al Tesoro di Coffee Break 2025, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Join us in this first episode as we reveal the initial clue. As you continue through this mini series you’ll discover further clues, solve the mystery and practise your Italian. For further details about how you can take par…

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Episode 11 - The Rebel Verbs: Mastering Italian's Irregular Commands 32:53

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Send me a text 🎧 Episode 11 - The Rebel Verbs: Mastering Italian's Irregular Commands In this episode of Impariamo l’italiano piano piano, Myra and Antonio return to the story “Le Pagine del Passato” to uncover a new set of Italian imperatives—this time, the irregular ones! After revisiting the mysterious encounter under the lamplight, they dive in…

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S2E32 - Parlare in Italiano come un Madrelingua (forse no?) | Italiano In 7 Minuti 21:55

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S2E32 - Parlare in Italiano come un Madrelingua (forse no?) | Italiano In 7 Minuti *Leggi qui perché il mio lavoro è gratis e lo sarà per sempre ➫ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/PerchéGratis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *Non perdere la Newsletter più amata dagli studenti della lingua italiana ✉️ ➫ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2SRQhkG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Announcing the Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2025 1:51

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New mini-series! Starting on Monday 20th October, join Mark and the Coffee Break Italian Team for a virtual treasure hunt across Europe, in which we'll discover clues, solve the mystery and practise our Italian. But this is not just a language lesson – it's a competition! By taking part you could win some amazing prizes to help you take your Italia…

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S2E31 - Storie Spaziali per Maschi del Futuro con Francesca Cavallo | Italiano In 7 Minuti 38:16

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S2E31 - Storie Spaziali per Maschi del Futuro con Francesca Cavallo | Italiano In 7 Minuti *Leggi qui perché il mio lavoro è gratis e lo sarà per sempre ➫ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/PerchéGratis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *Non perdere la Newsletter più amata dagli studenti della lingua italiana ✉️ ➫ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2SRQhkG⁠⁠⁠…

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Non solo ‘in bocca al lupo’ - 8 Italian animal idioms | A Coffee Break with Michela 5:41

2M ago5:41

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Ready to learn new idioms in Italian? In this mini espresso lesson, Michela explores some Italian idioms inspired by animals, gli animali. 🐾 Just like in English, animals in Italian are used to describe traits, habits, and everyday situations. You’ll learn how to say things like: lento come una lumaca 🐌 sano come un pesce 🐟 cavallo di battaglia 🎶 a…

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Episode 10 - Gentle Orders and Friendly Advice 35:07

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Send me a text Episode 10 – Gentle Orders, Friendly Advice: Forming the Imperativo 🎧 Episode 10 – Gentle Orders, Friendly Advice Podcast: We Learn Italian Step by Step | Impariamo l’italiano piano piano In this episode, we step deeper into the imperativo—Italian commands that can sound sharp, polite, or even affectionate depending on how they’re us…

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S2E30 - Come dire in Italiano che siamo Impegnati | Italiano In 7 Minuti 15:15

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S2E30 - Come dire in Italiano che siamo Impegnati | Italiano In 7 Minuti *Leggi qui perché il mio lavoro è gratis e lo sarà per sempre ➫ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/PerchéGratis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *Non perdere la Newsletter più amata dagli studenti della lingua italiana ✉️ ➫ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2SRQhkG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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S2E29 - Corsi di Lingua Italiana. Servono Davvero? | Italiano In 7 Minuti 24:03

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S2E29 - Corsi di Lingua Italiana. Servono Davvero? | Italiano In 7 Minuti *Leggi qui perché il mio lavoro è gratis e lo sarà per sempre ➫ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/PerchéGratis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *Non perdere la Newsletter più amata dagli studenti della lingua italiana ✉️ ➫ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2SRQhkG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Join Mark, the founder of Coffee Break Languages, for a coffee break, in which you'll hear tips and ideas to boost your language-learning journey in just a few minutes. In this episode, Mark shares five tips to make any trip your language classroom, even if travelling is not an option for you just now. So, if you're planning a trip to an Italian-sp…