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Author: Melissa Muldoon

Ciao! I'm Melissa, or la Matta. MATTA translates to CRAZY in Italian and represents my passion for Italy and its language. I went from 0 to fluent and now aim to guide you through mastering the language with grammar tips, pronunciation improvement, cultural insights, and immersive experiences in Italy and at home.
The Past Told by Children: The History of Arezzo!

The Past Told by Children: The History of Arezzo!

2016 — Buona fine e Buon principio Happy Endings!

2016 — Buona fine e Buon principio Happy Endings!

A Festive Christmas Eve with Pizza and Studentessa Matta

A Festive Christmas Eve with Pizza and Studentessa Matta

Buone Feste a tutti! Proprio tutti tutti!

Buone Feste a tutti! Proprio tutti tutti!

Promessi Sposi in Dieci Minuti: A Quick Dive into an Italian Literary Classic

Promessi Sposi in Dieci Minuti: A Quick Dive into an Italian Literary Classic

Simona Molinari Canto anche se sono stonata

Simona Molinari Canto anche se sono stonata

Thanksgiving with an Italian Twist: Ravioli and Rosemary Turkey Breast

Thanksgiving with an Italian Twist: Ravioli and Rosemary Turkey Breast

Brunelleschi’s Cupola – Climbing to top of the Duomo in Florence

Brunelleschi’s Cupola – Climbing to top of the Duomo in Florence

Io, Arlecchino Film Review: Authenticity and the Magic of Commedia dell’Arte

Io, Arlecchino Film Review: Authenticity and the Magic of Commedia dell’Arte

Escape the Black Death with Boccaccio in Fiesole

Escape the Black Death with Boccaccio in Fiesole

Italy Book Tour Spotlight on “Birds of Passage” by Joe Giordano

Italy Book Tour Spotlight on “Birds of Passage” by Joe Giordano

Mastering the Subjunctive with Daniela Mancini Author of “Il Congiuntivo”

Mastering the Subjunctive with Daniela Mancini Author of “Il Congiuntivo”

Lasciamo Andare: Improve Language Learning, Move Past Fear — Be More Like Dave

Lasciamo Andare: Improve Language Learning, Move Past Fear — Be More Like Dave

Tanti auguri Santa Maria Novella! Train Station turns 80

Tanti auguri Santa Maria Novella! Train Station turns 80

Italia is Love — When you wear a bit of Italy you are always in fashion!

Italia is Love — When you wear a bit of Italy you are always in fashion!

iTalki Italian Teachers: Meet Francesca, Serena, Silvia & Maria

iTalki Italian Teachers: Meet Francesca, Serena, Silvia & Maria

Napoli Unplugged A Guide to Naples by Bonnie Alperts talks about “her” city!

Napoli Unplugged A Guide to Naples by Bonnie Alperts talks about “her” city!

UPDATE: Farewell, Flash Sticks—You’ll Be Missed!

UPDATE: Farewell, Flash Sticks—You’ll Be Missed!

Novecento: The Legend of the Pianist on the Ocean

Novecento: The Legend of the Pianist on the Ocean

2015 Matta Lucca Italian Program Photo Album: What a GREAT group!

2015 Matta Lucca Italian Program Photo Album: What a GREAT group!

Italy Book Tour Spotlight on “A Song for Bellafortuna” by Vincent Lococo

Italy Book Tour Spotlight on “A Song for Bellafortuna” by Vincent Lococo

A Memorable Homestay in Bergamo with Elena — Guest Post by Patricia

A Memorable Homestay in Bergamo with Elena — Guest Post by Patricia

Dizy Dictionary: A Fun Find for Italian Language Lovers!

Dizy Dictionary: A Fun Find for Italian Language Lovers!

Le mure di Lucca. Walls that embrace you and capture your heart

Le mure di Lucca. Walls that embrace you and capture your heart

Cappella di San Silvestro: Uncovering a jewel hidden in the heart of Rome

Cappella di San Silvestro: Uncovering a jewel hidden in the heart of Rome

Lungotevere: A Festive Destination for Roman Summer Nights

Lungotevere: A Festive Destination for Roman Summer Nights

Mediterraneo: Gabriele Salvatores’ Masterpiece on Escaping Reality

Mediterraneo: Gabriele Salvatores’ Masterpiece on Escaping Reality

HelloTalk Social app: Make friends. Learn a foreign language

HelloTalk Social app: Make friends. Learn a foreign language

Una Caffettiera Nuova: Brewing Coffee with Style

Una Caffettiera Nuova: Brewing Coffee with Style

1000 Mille Lire: What can you do with 1000 lire?

1000 Mille Lire: What can you do with 1000 lire?

From Rome to California: Lucrezia Oddone Meets Studentessa Matta—Watch Our YouTube Chat!

From Rome to California: Lucrezia Oddone Meets Studentessa Matta—Watch Our YouTube Chat!

Brushstrokes in Rome: Unveiling the Eternal City Through Art

Brushstrokes in Rome: Unveiling the Eternal City Through Art

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Come usare l’Intelligenza Artificiale per impara Come usare l’Intelligenza Artificiale per imparare l’italiano! How to Use Ai to Learn Italian! Il futuro è qui… ed è in italiano e altre lingue!Il futuro è qui… e parla italiano (e tante altre lingue!) Imparare una nuova lingua non è mai stato così entusiasmante! #AIAssistedLearning #AIItalianTutor #ChatGPTforLanguages #DigitalLanguageCoach #LanguageLearningWithAI #SmartLanguageLearning https://www.studentessamatta.com/ai-language-learning-with-chatgpt/
Parole di speranza, addii solenni e un tocco di li Parole di speranza, addii solenni e un tocco di lingua italiana. Words of hope, solemn farewells, and a touch of Italian language. Addio a Papa FrancescoFarewell to Pope Francesco La settimana dopo la Pasqua (2025), il mondo si è fermato per salutare Papa Francesco, il pontefice della misericordia, dell’apertura e della fratellanza. #FarewellPopeFrancis #PapalHistory #PopeFrancis #VaticanNews https://www.studentessamatta.com/slug-addio-papa-francesco-e-le-parole-italiane-di-pace/
New Post on the www.ArtLovingItaly site. Donatell New Post on the www.ArtLovingItaly site. Donatello, the Medici, and the Birth of Renaissance Genius in Florence Donatello: Sculpting the Soul of a New Age Long before Michelangelo’s David stood in fierce defiance in Florence’s Piazza della Signoria, there was Donatello’s David—commissioned by Cosimo de’ Medici—which laid the very foundation for Renaissance art and made Michelangelo’s masterpiece possible. With chisel in hand and a bold vision in mind, Donatello reshaped the aesthetic world of 15th-century Florence, ushering in a humanist artistic revolution....
Finalmente è arrivato: La Vita Segreta di Sofonis Finalmente è arrivato: La Vita Segreta di Sofonisba Anguissola… in versione audio! It's finally here: The Secret Life of Sofonisba Anguissola… in audio format! L’arte parla: Sofonisba in versione audio! Art Speaks: Sofonisba in Audio! Sì, avete sentito bene! #AudiobookLaunch #HistoricalFiction #ItalianVoices #MattaStyle #SofonisbaAnguissola
Come i “piccoli cuori” sono diventati GRANDI a Come i “piccoli cuori” sono diventati GRANDI al Festival di Sanremo 2025 How Little Hearts Became BIG at the 2025 Sanremo Music Festival 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖 Chi sono i Coma_Cose? Musica, Amore e Stile Unico!Who Are Coma_Cose? Music, Love, and Unique Style! #ComaCose #Cuoricini #FestivalDiSanremo #ItalianLanguageFun #ItalianMusic #LearnItalian #MattaTips #Sanremo2025 https://www.studentessamatta.com/coma-cose-cuoricini-sanremo-2025-italian-language-tips/
Una passeggiata mattutina in Napa Valle. Tutto tra Una passeggiata mattutina in Napa Valle. Tutto tranquillo nella fattoria di amici Cari e Jim.

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