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Esplora l’Italia attraverso articoli settimanali!
Explore Italy Through Weekly Posts!

Benvenuti al Blog di Matta!

Welcome to the Matta Blog!

Esplora l’Italia attraverso articoli settimanali!
Explore Italy Through Weekly Posts!

learning Italian

art & artists

culture & news

food & wine

history festivals

books media

travel events

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Italian Language Learning, Tips, Motivation

Yodeling about Italian Modal Verbs and a Conjugation Grammar Hack

Italian Language Homestay on Lake Garda: Learn and Explore with Claudia

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Facciamo Yoga in Italiano! Respira, Allunga, Rilassati — Ritrova la serenità

Tacchino Arrotolato: Rolling Up Thanksgiving with Italian Flair

Sofia, la Piccola Matta Teaches Italian

Enjoy the language-learning adventures of Sofia, la piccola matta — Now on Amazon in print & epub!

Find Sofia, la Piccola Matta on Amazon

“Sofia, la Piccola Matta Teaches Italian!” By Melissa Muldoon

Art & Artists

The wisdom of Leonardo da Vinci

Arezzo: La Terra di Piero

Ilaria del Carretto: The Lucchese Beauty Who Lives Beyond the Grave

La Terra di Piero! Sansepolcro — birthplace of a Renaissance genius

Cultural Anecdotes & Current Affairs

Gobble Up the Good Times: Let the Thanksgiving Festivities Begin!

The Fontana Sisters: How Three Women Transformed Italian Fashion

Mastering Italian Pronunciation: The Double Trouble with Mispronouncing Italian Words

2024 Italian Olympics: Cheesy Tales, Lost Rings, Historic Wins & Unexpected Fails!

Food & Wine

Il cane ha mangiato il Panettone!

Tiramisu – pick up your cake dolce and eat it too!

Tacchino Arrotolato: Rolling Up Thanksgiving with Italian Flair

Pear and Chocolate Cake: The Sweet Solution to a Sour Day

Grammar Lessons

Tirare: The Italian Verb That Pulls in Two Directions!

Yodeling about Italian Modal Verbs and a Conjugation Grammar Hack

Ci: A Small Word That Changes Colors Like a Chameleon!

Tiramisu – pick up your cake dolce and eat it too!

Body Talk: Expressing Sneezes, Hiccups, Yawns, and other noises our bodies make in Italian!

We Should Have Done This!” — How to Express Regret & Obligation in Italian

History, Holidays, Festivals

Gobble Up the Good Times: Let the Thanksgiving Festivities Begin!

Lidia Poët is Back! Season 2 Delivers Drama, Mysteries, and Stunning Fashion

Super Moms Deserve Super Celebrations! Italian Traditions

2025 Matta Arezzo September Giostra del Saracino Weekend — Step Back in Time!

Books, Music & Film

2025 Spring Matta Italian Group Book Club “Il treno dei bambini” di Viola Ardone

The Talented Ripley: Chills, Beauty, and Italian Charm!

Lidia Poët is Back! Season 2 Delivers Drama, Mysteries, and Stunning Fashion

Unlock Italian Mysteries This Halloween: Spooky Book Club Adventures

Traveling, Cities, Excursions

2025 Learn Italian in Florence and Arezzo with Matta Immersive Language Programs

The Talented Ripley: Chills, Beauty, and Italian Charm!

Tacchino Arrotolato: Rolling Up Thanksgiving with Italian Flair

Italian Language Homestay in Verona with Cinzia

Posts by Date

Living the Bella Vita: The Art of Slowing Down

Raphael’s “School of Athens”: Rivalità e Curiosità

Artemisia Gentileschi The One and Only “Caravaggista”

Transforming a Medieval Church into a Tuscan Home: Kyle Ball’s Inspiring Journey

Tutti a tavola! Italians and the Magic of Food

Macchiaioli vs. French Impressionists

L’Italiano Vero: Dive into Real Italian Conversations!

Italian Language Homestay in Lecco with Beatrice and Paola

Buone Notizie: COVID is under control and Italy Reopens its Doors to Us!

Ciò and Cioè: A Fun Guide to Avoid Confusion of two italian pronouns!

The Ox Head on Florence’s Duomo

CareBonara — The legend of Carbonara (according to Barilla)

Buona Pasqua! Discover Chocolate Eggs and Baci Perugina!

Gold and Silver Awards for Artemisia and Sofonisba — Melissa Muldoon’s novels set in Italy

Just the Important Phrases, Please!” Pocket-Size Italian Phrase Guide for Travelers

Review of Coffee Break Italiano: podcast for learning Italian

Italian Language Homestay in Bergamo and Lake Como with Elena

How to Make Knife-Cut Tagliatelle: Recipe with Sausage and Thyme

Quando Dio Ti Ha Inventata: The Art of Love in Music — Featuring Singer Emanuele Aloia

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