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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

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culture & news

food & wine

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travel events

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Italian Language Learning, Tips, Motivation

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

Tacchino Arrotolato: Rolling Up Thanksgiving with Italian Flair

Exploring “Voci” in Italian: A word that speaks volumes

Ciao, Paura! Benvenuta, Conversazioni Fluenti!

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

What turns a bad day around? La torta di pere e cioccolato!

Grammar Lessons

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

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

“Dovevamo Fare Questo!” — Unlocking the Mystery of “We Should Have” in Italian

Mastering Italian: How ‘Goccia’ and ‘Gocce’ Inspire Big Gains Through Small drops

Understanding Ovunque and Dovunque in Italian

Direct Object Pronouns: The Secret Ingredient for Spicing Up Your 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

Announcing the 2024 Matta Arezzo September Giostra del Saracino Weekend

Books, Music & Film

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

Unlock Italian Mysteries This Halloween: Spooky Book Club Adventures

Announcing the Fall 2024 Matta Italian Book Club: “La Libreria dei Gatti Neri” by Piergiorgio Pulixi

Cinema sotto il sole: Italian Films for Your Perfect Summer Escape!

Traveling, Cities, Excursions

Tacchino Arrotolato: Rolling Up Thanksgiving with Italian Flair

New Italian Language Homestay in Verona with Cinzia – Now Available on Studentessa Matta!

2024 Matta Lucca Program in Full Swing: Italian Learning & Cultural Fun!

Semplicemente Fantastico! Dive Into Italian Culture with the 2025 Matta Language Programs

Posts by Date

Surprisingly Conversant: My Encounter with the Ai Tutor “Makes you Fluent”

Benvenuto 2024! Buon Anno, Buon Italiano e Buoni Propositi!

Buone Feste: A Holiday Greeting from la Studentessa Matta! Youtube video

Discover Italy’s Beauty and Music from Home with Scenic YouTube Channels

Italian Language Immersion Programs in Lucca and Arezzo: Study and Explore Italy in 2024: Youtube Video

ChiccheGrams: Little Italian Language-grams that Spell Fun!

Discover Italy’s Remarkable Women: Melissa Mudoon’s Novels and the Gift of Inspiration

Conjunction Junction: Unlocking Però, Ma, Eppure, and More in Italian!

Scopri la Magia del Natale: Festive Italian Holiday Vocabulary! Youtube Video

Leaning on the Edge: The Perilous Plight of Torre Garisenda in Bologna

Mastering Italian Direct Object Pronouns: The Secret Shortcut to Expressive Conversations!

Word Alchemy: The Magic of Adding ‘S’ to Transform Italian Words

Only in Italy do people complain like a pot of beans! Colorful Expressions

What turns a bad day around? La torta di pere e cioccolato!

Unveiling Rome’s Enchanting Allure: Mark Tedesco’s book: “She Seduced Me: A Love Affair with Rome.”

How a Single Swallow Teaches Us Patience: Unraveling “Un rondine non fa la primavera.”

An Italian “beach read!” Learn Italian with novels by Grazia Cioce

Gaeta, a charming seaside town: Where Sun, Sand, and Serenity Meet

Mangia come un Lucchese! Recommended Restaurants in Lucca

Matta Italian Fall Book Club – There is still time to sign up to read “Quattro Metà” by Martino Coli

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