Benvenuti a Lucca! Matta Italian Language Immersion Program

Welcome to Lucca! A Language Adventure with Matta and Lucca Italian School!

Imparare l’italiano non è mai stato così divertente!
Learning Italian Has Never Been This Fun!

Eccoci a Lucca! Studiamo tutti insieme, esploriamo la città e ci immergiamo nella cultura italiana, divertendoci un mondo!

Here we are in Lucca! Studying together, exploring the city, and immersing ourselves in Italian culture while having the time of our lives!

Cosa stiamo facendo questa settimana? Alcuni momenti indimenticabili.
What Have We Been Up To This Week? Just a few highlights.

Ogni mattina ci immergiamo nello studio dell’italiano con insegnanti qualificati, migliorando le nostre competenze linguistiche attraverso attività interattive e divertenti. Nel pomeriggio, ci spostiamo nella pittoresca campagna lucchese per lezioni di cucina in una fattoria tradizionale, dove impariamo a preparare autentici piatti toscani usando ingredienti freschi e locali. È un’esperienza unica che ci fa sentire davvero parte della cultura italiana.

Every morning, we dive into learning Italian with skilled teachers, improving our language skills through fun and engaging activities. In the afternoons, we head to the picturesque Lucchese countryside for cooking classes at a traditional farmhouse, where we learn to prepare authentic Tuscan dishes using fresh, local ingredients. It’s a unique experience that makes us truly feel part of Italian culture.

Mangiamo benissimo nei ristoranti e nelle trattorie locali.
We are dining wonderfully in local restaurants and trattorias.

I nostri pranzi e le nostre cene sono un viaggio culinario: assaporiamo piatti tradizionali preparati con amore nei migliori ristoranti e trattorie di Lucca. Ogni piatto è una celebrazione della cucina italiana, accompagnato da vini pregiati. Durante le degustazioni, scopriamo le caratteristiche dei vini locali e visitiamo cantine immerse nelle colline lucchesi, dove possiamo apprezzare i profumi e i sapori della Toscana.

Our lunches and dinners are a culinary journey: we savor traditional dishes lovingly prepared in the best restaurants and trattorias in Lucca. Each dish celebrates Italian cuisine and is paired with fine wines. During wine tastings, we discover the unique characteristics of local wines and visit cellars nestled in the Lucchese hills, where we can truly appreciate the aromas and flavors of Tuscany.

Mangiamo benissimo nei ristoranti e nelle trattorie locali.
We are dining wonderfully in local restaurants and trattorias.

I nostri pranzi e le nostre cene sono un viaggio culinario: assaporiamo piatti tradizionali preparati con amore nei migliori ristoranti e trattorie di Lucca. Ogni piatto è una celebrazione della cucina italiana, accompagnato da vini pregiati. Durante le degustazioni, scopriamo le caratteristiche dei vini locali e visitiamo cantine immerse nelle colline lucchesi, dove possiamo apprezzare i profumi e i sapori della Toscana.

La nostra giornata è iniziata con una visita spettacolare alle maestose cave di marmo di Carrara, dove abbiamo scoperto i segreti dell’estrazione del prezioso marmo bianco utilizzato fin dai tempi di Michelangelo. Dopo aver ammirato le montagne e la loro imponenza, ci siamo spostati verso Lerici, dove abbiamo trascorso un pomeriggio rilassante tra spiagge dorate e il suono delle onde. Un perfetto connubio di natura e cultura!

Our day began with a spectacular visit to the majestic marble quarries of Carrara, where we uncovered the secrets of extracting the precious white marble used since Michelangelo’s time. After marveling at the grandeur of the mountains, we headed to Lerici, where we spent a relaxing afternoon enjoying golden beaches and the soothing sound of waves. A perfect blend of nature and culture!

Un video pomeridiano!
A Little Afternoon Video!

Ecco un piccolo video che ho girato questo pomeriggio nei pressi di Piazza San Michele.
Here is a little video I made this afternoon near Piazza San Michele.

Matta Video di lucca

Sempre un piacere!
Always a Pleasure!

È sempre un piacere essere a Lucca con amici e studenti!
It’s always a pleasure to be in Lucca with friends and students!

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  1. My husband Art and I were 2 of the lucky participants. If I had to pick a highlight from this adventure it would most certainly be the people! Our group, our teachers , our guides…Of course the venues were wonderful, hotel could not be more comfortable, Inviting, beautiful and perfectly located. The school is in a nutshell , engaging, enthralling, the location, building, teachers and teaching methods were a delightful surprise. And then there’s Lucca. A hidden gem. An unexpected taste of Tuscany ( literally and figuratively) without the overwhelming tourist onslaught expected in summer. The food is exquisite, the streets, the history, the locals, the WALL! The wall people! A medieval bulwark disguised as a park surrounding the entire city helped us work off the amazing food, cooked for, and, by us in amazing restaurants and organic wineries. But Melissa is the central force behind this success. The perfect hostess with boundless energy, bubbling enthusiasm, and attention to detail is the key to success. Thank you Melissa, for an amazing experience.

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    1. Ciao Micaela and Art! It was my extreme pleasure to have you both on board for this trip to Lucca! What fun to spend time together in one of the loveliest Italian towns in Italy! You both are delightful! I look forward to staying in touch! Un grande abbraccio! Melissa

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  2. Hi Melissa,,
    I’ve been reading your blogs for over 5 years. – I enjoy them.
    I have been studying Italian for about 8 years and would love to go on one of your trips. I have been teaching music at least he University of Green Bay for 26 years and I’m close to retirement.
    My grandparents on my father’s side were born in Piana degli Albanese ( Sicily) my mom’s parents were born in the very south part of the country.
    Thanks ,
    John Salerno

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