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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

“Ascoltate, Studenti! The Italian Imperative Tense Made Fun

2024 Spring Matta Italian Book Club: Brodetto Galeotto di Christina Assouad

2024 Fresh New “Matta” Look! Discover New Roads to Mastering Italian

Egg-squisite Italian Easter Traditions!

G-Mazing Italian: Master the Perfect Pronunciation of ‘G’!

Almond Blossoms and Sicily’s Nutty Love Affair with Spring

Peppa Pig’s Path to Italian: Giggles, Learning, and Muddy Puddles of Fun!

Fare la Gatta Morta: The Art of Deceptive Innocence

Fall in love with the Italian Conditional tense unconditionally!

Tune in to ALMA TV for fun Italian learning!

Schianto: Italian Word That Packs a Punch!

What happens when a fly jumps on your nose! Italian Idioms Improve Fluency

Unequal Italian Comparisons: Più Di or Più Che?

Sanremo 2024: The Italian Music Festival Conquers the World… Spotify!

Unlocking the Power of “Ne”: Your Secret Weapon in Italian Conversations!

A Pawsome Day at School: The Tale of a Puppy Mascot in Florence

Fumetti to Fine Art: The Graphic Novels of Ernesto Anderle

How to use ‘Tanto Quanto’ and ‘Così Come’ for Italian Comparisons of Equality

“Visitare” or “Andare a Trovare”? Visiting doc or visiting friends — which is correct?

Discovering la Giostra del Saracino ad Arezzo con Zio Paperone

Learn with Melissa

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