Ho appena finite di guardare la terza stagione di Medici — Masters of Florence che è ora disponibile su Netflix. I just finished up watching the third season of The Medici — Masters of Florence that is now available on Netflix. Avviso spoiler: Lorenzo de’ Medici – il magnifico muore all’età di … [Read more...] about Medici 3 Masters of Florence: Lorenzo at his best and most devious
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2021 Matta & Cultura Italiana Arezzo Program: Language, Culture & Jousting… and so much more!
I am pleased to announce the 2021 Arezzo “Matta” Italian Language Program in collaboration with Cultura Italiana is now live! This year Paola, my colleague and director of the Italian School in Arezzo and I were very sorry to have to cancel the 2020 June program due to the Covid Virus, quarantining, … [Read more...] about 2021 Matta & Cultura Italiana Arezzo Program: Language, Culture & Jousting… and so much more!
Designer Scarves Featuring Piazza Grande in Arezzo, Italy Now Available on Matta Site
Now you can purchase my originallyillustrated Arezzo scarves right hereon the Studentessa Matta website. The illustration was created for the book cover of my novel “Waking Isabella” I’m pleased to now offer the illustration in scarf form printed on Eco-Friendly, Ethically Made, … [Read more...] about Designer Scarves Featuring Piazza Grande in Arezzo, Italy Now Available on Matta Site
The Divine Proportions of Luca Pacioli – a novel set in the Renaissance: Guest post by author W.A.W. Parker
L’altro giorno mi sono imbattuta in un romanzo scritto da W.A.W. Parker su Luca Pacioli intitolato: “The Divine Proportions of Luca Pacioli.” The other day, I came across a novel written by W.A.W. Parker about Luca Pacioli called “The Divine Proportions of Luca Pacioli.” Hai mai sentito … [Read more...] about The Divine Proportions of Luca Pacioli – a novel set in the Renaissance: Guest post by author W.A.W. Parker
We are all in this together. Help small businesses in Italy survive the virus and thrive!
Siamo tutti uniti. Aiuta le aziende in Italia a sopravvivere al virus e prosperare! We are all in this together. Help businesses in Italy survive the virus and thrive! Quest’anno il turismo in Italia si è fermato. Molte piccolo imprese sono ferrite e molte temono che dovranno chiudere le … [Read more...] about We are all in this together. Help small businesses in Italy survive the virus and thrive!
Word of the day: rimuginare – to overthink something
In questi giorni è facile per noi di rimuginare le cose. Ma pensare a qualcosa in infiniti cerchi — è estenuante! These days it’s easy for us to overthink things! But thinking about something in endless circles — is exhausting! L'overthinking, cioè il rimuginìo, è una sorta di preoccupazione … [Read more...] about Word of the day: rimuginare – to overthink something
Double Object Pronouns in Italian – Tu devi lavartele!
In questo periodo di Covid 19 e quarantena devi lavarti le mani! Davvero, devi lavartele! In this time of Covid 19 and quarantine you must wash your hands! Really, you must wash them! Did you understand how the second sentence: Davvero, devi lavartele! was put together? To create … [Read more...] about Double Object Pronouns in Italian – Tu devi lavartele!
Pandemic blues got you down? Stay at home and read a good book!
I tuoi programmi di viaggio in sospeso durante la Pandemia? Fai un viaggio in poltrona in Italia. Travel plans on hold during the Pandemic? Take an armchair trip to Italy. Non so tu, ma in questo periodo di quarantena, sto impazzendo. Cosa fare? Trovi un buon libro e sistemati per … [Read more...] about Pandemic blues got you down? Stay at home and read a good book!
Getting married in the time of Covaid-19
Nonostante il mondo intero sia rinchiuso in quarantena, e molte routine e programmi vengano rinviati e cancellati, la mia famiglia trova un momento per festeggiare un evento importante nella nostra vita. Despite the entire world being locked up in quarantine, and many routines and plans being … [Read more...] about Getting married in the time of Covaid-19
6 Common Pitfalls to avoid when Learning Italian
Ecco 6 consigli utili per evitare le insidie dell’apprendimento delle lingue per sembrare più come un madrelingua. Here are 6 useful tips to avoid language learning pitfalls and how to sound more like a native Italian. Pitfall Numero 1 Le doppie consonanti Le doppie consonanti: … [Read more...] about 6 Common Pitfalls to avoid when Learning Italian
Try a Virtual Italian language Homestay with Sira in Liguria!
I’m pleased to bring to you, a guest post by Sira who lives in Sarzana in Liguria. Sira is an Italian teacher who lives in Sarzana in Liguria. Together we collaborate to bring you homestay language vacations in Italy to live la vita bella and to learn the language. Sira encourages you, in this … [Read more...] about Try a Virtual Italian language Homestay with Sira in Liguria!
SCiABALÓN – Live streaming Italian Facebook show hosted by Enzo Ferraro and Marcello Bernini.
SCiABALÓN Get with the program! Ogni giorno alle 17:15 in Italia puoi sintonizzarti su Sciabalón e ricevi la tua dose giornaliera di eventi attuali e divertimento! Every day at 5:15 pm in Italy you can tune in to Sciabalón and get a daily dose of current events and fun! Find the Show on … [Read more...] about SCiABALÓN – Live streaming Italian Facebook show hosted by Enzo Ferraro and Marcello Bernini.
Help an Italian language Homestay Teacher: Schedule online tutoring sessions!
Sira from Sarzana. She would love to give you online lessonsvia a “virtual” homestay meetup online! With the current global crisis, we are all on lockdown, and businesses are suffering. Small Italian enterprises, Italian teachers, and Homestays have been especially walloped by the shutdown of … [Read more...] about Help an Italian language Homestay Teacher: Schedule online tutoring sessions!
LyricsTraining: app to learn Italian through music videos
L’estate scorsa ho scoperto l’app LyricsTraining. Una delle studentesse che mi ha accompagnato in Italia per partecipare nel mio language program lì, me la ha mostrata. Che divertimento! Sedute sul retro del mini van, dopo una gita a Perugia, abbiamo giocato e abbiamo cantanto tutta la strada fino a … [Read more...] about LyricsTraining: app to learn Italian through music videos
The origins of the word Quarantine and staying positive in trying times
Sapevi che la parola quarantena è una parola italiana? Did you know the word quarantine is an Italian word? La parola “quarantena” deriva da una variante veneziana del diciassettesimo secolo del termine italiano: quaranta giorni, che significa “quaranta giorni.” The origin of the word … [Read more...] about The origins of the word Quarantine and staying positive in trying times
Living in the age of Coronavirus: Signs of hope and how to tell if you have the virus.
Il coronavirus può essere sconfitto se si rispettano le misure anti contagiono. The coronavirus can be defeated if anti-infection measures are followed. Lunedì 9 marzo l’Italia ha adottato misure proattive, conferendo un mandato a tutti I suoi cittadini affinché rimangano a casa … [Read more...] about Living in the age of Coronavirus: Signs of hope and how to tell if you have the virus.
