Benvenuti al Blog — Welcome to the Matta Blog!

Let’s dig into the meaning of the Italian words: Ciò and Cioè

Ox-heads and betrayed husbands… what have they got to do with Florence’s Duomo?? Youtube Video

CareBonara — The legend of Carbonara (according to Barilla)

“Matta” parole e espressioni del marzo

Buona Pasqua! Celebrating Italian Easter with chocolate eggs – dammi un bacio! Youtube Video

Opportunità speciale – Learn Italian with Elisabetta Maccani in an exclusive program!

Gold and Silver Awards for Artemisia and Sofonisba — my novels set in Italy.

“Just the important phrases, please!” Pocket-size Conversational Italian Guide for Travelers by Kathryn Occhipinti

Review of Coffee Break Italiano – a podcast for learning Italian

Homestay Italian language vacation in Bergamo or Lake Como with Elena: Novità!

Facciamo la pasta “a coltello” con sugo di salsiccia e timo

Italian Language Vacation with Beatrice and friends in Florence. Novità!

Quando Dio ti ha inventato

EasyItalianNews.com

Giveaway Time! Un regalo per voi per farvi ricordare l’Italia!

Austin, Texas. Dove abito io. Youtube Video

“Matta” parole e espressioni del gennaio a febbraio!

Friends from Arezzo share a few favorite things about their city Youtube Video

Trentino una zona tranquilla nel cuore delle dolomiti piena di leggende

How to learn the Italian language effectively: 1 Essential element—Guest post by Elisabetta Maccani

Stanley Tucci’s new show: Searching for Italy

Eroi della resistenza — I sette Fratelli Cervi

“Allora!” A new on-line Italian Magazine for Italian language learners

Novità! News regarding the 2021 Arezzo Language Immersion Program

Guest Post by la studentessa Liz! The triumphs and trials of learning the Italian language as a blind person

The Italian Imperative Mood! Time to get bossy and throw your weight around!

“The Secret Life of Sofonisba Anguissola” is orbiting the blog-o-sphere this month—win a print copy of the book.

Prismatext blended-language books help students learn new vocabulary

Piacere: Friendly little word that packs a punch – What it means and how to use it Youtube Video

Addirittura and Nientepopodimeno! Really??

Just for fun! Take a trip to Italy tonight in the film: “Only You” starring Robert Downey Jr. and Marisa Tomei

Il tuo Rinascimento – Your Renaissance: 8 Steps to Embrace your True Self and Renew Your Life—new book by Maura Garau