Episode 1 — Un caffè al volo

In this episode, we’re at a bar in Milan, and you’ll learn a real Italian expression you’re likely to hear in everyday life:

“Un caffè al volo”

What does al volo really mean? And why don’t Italians simply say velocemente?

Listen to the episode and learn how Italians actually use this expression in real life.

Short. Practical. Real Italian.

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Short and Sweet Italian — Bite-sized lessons for beginners.

A short, fun podcast for absolute beginners (A0/A1) who want to learn real, everyday Italian — without the boring grammar drills.

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