Announcing a new e-pub Give-Away Contest on the Matta Blog! Come Isabella avrebbe fatto, mentre aspettiamo per le cose di migliorino e per ricominciare viaggiare, pensavo che sarebbe stato divertente organizzare un nuovo concorso per regalare un e-book a un lettore del blog. As Isabella … [Read more...] about E-Book Give Away! Il risveglio di Isabella.
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Dreaming Sophia 2020 Epub Give Away!
I'm pleased to announce that “Dreaming Sophia,” my first novel set in Italy has been re-released in both print and epub. Soon Sophia will be as an Audiobook! In preparation for the Audiobook to be released in August the original manuscript has been updated and refreshed. If you purchased … [Read more...] about Dreaming Sophia 2020 Epub Give Away!
Homestay Italian language vacation in Arezzo with Enza
I am pleased to announce a new Italian language vacation in Arezzo with Enza. Enza’s Homestay in Arezzo, in Tuscany, is an opportunity to live in the hill town of Arezzo, easily accessible by rail line between Florence and Rome in the heart of Tuscany. You will stay in a terrace apartment in the … [Read more...] about Homestay Italian language vacation in Arezzo with Enza
Lezioni di grammatica: Reflexive Verbs and Reflexive Pronouns
Oggi facciamo un ripasso di grammatica su di verbi riflessivi Today let's have a grammar review of reflexive verbs. Siete tutti bravi student, quindi perché no!? You are all good students, so why not! Diamo un’occhiata ai verbi riflessivi e ai pronomi riflessivi. Per questa lezione di … [Read more...] about Lezioni di grammatica: Reflexive Verbs and Reflexive Pronouns
Study Italian in Lucca this September 2020! Immerse in Language and Culture.
Ciao a tutti! Ritornerò in Italia questo settembre e ti invito a unirti a me! Sarò a Lucca dal 18 al 27 settembre 2020. Spero che prenderai in considerazione l'idea di venire con me. È un'opportunità perfetta se sei nuovo nella lingua per immergerti. Oppure, se sei uno studente avanzato, è la … [Read more...] about Study Italian in Lucca this September 2020! Immerse in Language and Culture.
Medici 3 Masters of Florence: Lorenzo at his best and most devious
Ho appena finito 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
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, High-Quality … [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 tutta la … [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!
