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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.
Master Similar-Sounding Italian Words: Foglie, Folla, Folletti, and More!

Master Similar-Sounding Italian Words: Foglie, Folla, Folletti, and More!

2024 Reflections: Giulia Shares Her Experience about Matta Language Program in Lucca

2024 Reflections: Giulia Shares Her Experience about Matta Language Program in Lucca

Piove parole: Rainy day words in Italian

Piove parole: Rainy day words in Italian

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

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

2025 Matta Language Programs: 3 Unique Opportunities in Arezzo & Florence

2025 Matta Language Programs: 3 Unique Opportunities in Arezzo & Florence

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

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

Fall in Love with the Italian Language! Express emotions in Italiano

Fall in Love with the Italian Language! Express emotions in Italiano

Mastering Italian Pronunciation: The Double Trouble with Mispronouncing Italian Words

Mastering Italian Pronunciation: The Double Trouble with Mispronouncing Italian Words

2024 Fall Matta Italian Book Club: La Libreria dei Gatti Neri” di Piergiorgio Pulixi

2024 Fall Matta Italian Book Club: La Libreria dei Gatti Neri” di Piergiorgio Pulixi

Understanding Ovunque and Dovunque in Italian

Understanding Ovunque and Dovunque in Italian

Discover Florence Like a True Local: Join the 2025 Matta Language Program!

Discover Florence Like a True Local: Join the 2025 Matta Language Program!

Direct Object Pronouns: The Secret Ingredient for Spicing Up Your Italian!

Direct Object Pronouns: The Secret Ingredient for Spicing Up Your Italian!

2025 Matta Arezzo Language Program in Italy! Join me in Piazza Grande!

2025 Matta Arezzo Language Program in Italy! Join me in Piazza Grande!

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

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

Is it a masculine or feminine Italian noun? How to tell the difference & why it matters.

Is it a masculine or feminine Italian noun? How to tell the difference & why it matters.

Birds and Bees: The Charm of Nature in Italian — Fun Facts & Vocabulary

Birds and Bees: The Charm of Nature in Italian — Fun Facts & Vocabulary

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

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

It’s like looking in a mirror! The reflective world of reflexive and reciprocal verbs!

It’s like looking in a mirror! The reflective world of reflexive and reciprocal verbs!

Madonna del Conforto – The Miraculous Savior of Arezzo

Madonna del Conforto – The Miraculous Savior of Arezzo

2024 Matta Arezzo Italian Program: Unforgettable Moments

2024 Matta Arezzo Italian Program: Unforgettable Moments

Unveiling the Bark-tastic Origins of the Expression Dog Days of Summer

Unveiling the Bark-tastic Origins of the Expression Dog Days of Summer

Giorgio Vasari — Painter and First Art Historian born in Arezzo

Giorgio Vasari — Painter and First Art Historian born in Arezzo

Enza: A Tribute to Vincenza Terrigni’s Life and Legacy in Arezzo

Enza: A Tribute to Vincenza Terrigni’s Life and Legacy in Arezzo

Santo Spirito Jousters win 145th Giostra del Saracino

Santo Spirito Jousters win 145th Giostra del Saracino

History and Gameplay of La Giostra del Saracino: Arezzo’s Iconic Medieval Joust

History and Gameplay of La Giostra del Saracino: Arezzo’s Iconic Medieval Joust

Makumba: The Summer Anthem That Keeps Us Moving in 2024

Makumba: The Summer Anthem That Keeps Us Moving in 2024

Arezzo: La Terra di Piero

Arezzo: La Terra di Piero

Era vs. È Stato: Mastering the Nuances of Italian Past Tenses

Era vs. È Stato: Mastering the Nuances of Italian Past Tenses

“PRONTO A” e “PRONTO PER” nuove avventure!

“PRONTO A” e “PRONTO PER” nuove avventure!

Isabella Returns: Announcing the Updated 2024 Translation of Il Risveglio di Isabella

Isabella Returns: Announcing the Updated 2024 Translation of Il Risveglio di Isabella

Italian Dreams: Words That Enchant and Inspire!

Italian Dreams: Words That Enchant and Inspire!

How to Respond to “Come Stai?” to express your daily mood.

How to Respond to “Come Stai?” to express your daily mood.

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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.
Wine tasting event in Napa with old and new friend Wine tasting event in Napa with old and new friends!

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