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  • Why are you learning Italian? Share Your Story on the Matta Blog!

    Why are you learning Italian? Share Your Story on the Matta Blog!

  • Farewell to the Pope, words of hope, and a pinch of papal history!

    Farewell to the Pope, words of hope, and a pinch of papal history!

  • Rimettiamoci in sesto! Let’s get back on our feet!

    Rimettiamoci in sesto! Let’s get back on our feet!

  • Ladri col cuore? Thieves with a heart? Only in Italy and only at Easter

    Ladri col cuore? Thieves with a heart? Only in Italy and only at Easter

  • Colazione all’italiana! Ordering breakfast at the bar like a local

    Colazione all’italiana! Ordering breakfast at the bar like a local

  • “Da Mario”: How One Preposition Turns a Restaurant into a Home

    “Da Mario”: How One Preposition Turns a Restaurant into a Home

  • White Nights & Red Peppers: Colorful Italian Idioms You Can’t Translate

    White Nights & Red Peppers: Colorful Italian Idioms You Can’t Translate

  • Gaga e Matta: Condividiamo lo Stesso Compleanno!

    Gaga e Matta: Condividiamo lo Stesso Compleanno!

  • Beavers Chomp Through Bureaucracy. Build Better Dam than Human Engineers

    Beavers Chomp Through Bureaucracy. Build Better Dam than Human Engineers

  • Renaissance Rascals and Medici Hunting Gadgets that Wreaked Havoc in Florence

    Renaissance Rascals and Medici Hunting Gadgets that Wreaked Havoc in Florence

  • San Biagio’s Day: The Milanese Tradition of Blessing Leftover Panettone

    San Biagio’s Day: The Milanese Tradition of Blessing Leftover Panettone

  • Benvenuto ad Arezzo! Paola Testi, direttrice di Cultura Italiana, ed io siamo felici di accoglierti!

    Benvenuto ad Arezzo! Paola Testi, direttrice di Cultura Italiana, ed io siamo felici di accoglierti!

  • Viva la Befana! The magic Christmas witch!

    Viva la Befana! The magic Christmas witch!

  • Il cane ha mangiato il Panettone!

    Il cane ha mangiato il Panettone!

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    Facciamo Yoga in Italiano! Respira, Allunga, Rilassati — Ritrova la serenità

  • Gobble Up the Good Times: Let the Thanksgiving Festivities Begin!

    Gobble Up the Good Times: Let the Thanksgiving Festivities Begin!

  • Tacchino Arrotolato: Rolling Up Thanksgiving with Italian Flair

    Tacchino Arrotolato: Rolling Up Thanksgiving with Italian Flair

  • The Fontana Sisters: How Three Women Transformed Italian Fashion

    The Fontana Sisters: How Three Women Transformed Italian Fashion

  • Sophia Loren Grauman Theater

    Step into Sophia Loren’s shoes / Fare un passo nei panni di Sophia Loren

  • Mastering Italian Pronunciation: The Double Trouble with Mispronouncing Italian Words

    Mastering Italian Pronunciation: The Double Trouble with Mispronouncing Italian Words

  • 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!

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

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

  • Madonna del Conforto – The Miraculous Savior of Arezzo

    Madonna del Conforto – The Miraculous Savior of Arezzo

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

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

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

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

  • 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

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

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

  • Learn Italian for Travel with the Matta Four-Hour Traveler’s Course

    Learn Italian for Travel with the Matta Four-Hour Traveler’s Course

  • “Bussola” and “Scombussolato” Guiding and Confusing Italian Words

    “Bussola” and “Scombussolato” Guiding and Confusing Italian Words

  • 2024 Spring Matta Book Club: Brodetto Galeotto — What’s Cooking in the Kitchen?

    2024 Spring Matta Book Club: Brodetto Galeotto — What’s Cooking in the Kitchen?

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

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

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Benvenuti a Treviglio! Immergiti nella lingua e ne Benvenuti a Treviglio! Immergiti nella lingua e nella vita italiana con Chiara!

Welcome to Treviglio! Dive into Italian Language and Life with Chiara!

Un caloroso benvenuto da Chiara!A Warm Welcome from Chiara!

Sono entusiasta di avere di nuovo Chiara con noi per parlare del suo homestay a Treviglio. Chiara è una delle più recenti aggiunte alla famiglia di insegnanti Studentessa Matta Homestay!
#Bergamo #ChiaraHomestay #ItalianCulture #ItalianHomestay #italianlanguage #LearnItalianinItaly #Milano #StudentessaMatta #StudyItalian #Treviglio

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🇮🇹 Un consiglio dalla Matta 🇮🇹  Matta Italian Lang 🇮🇹 Un consiglio dalla Matta 🇮🇹 
Matta Italian Language Tip!

In Italian, there are so many colorful ways
to talk about how people dress!

HERE ARE SOME FUN EXPRESSIONS WITH “VESTIRSI”:

Vestirsi come una cipolla — To dress like an onion
It means to dress in layers—like an onion—usually because it’s really cold!

Vestirsi a festa — To dress up for a party
To put on your best clothes for a special event or fancy evening out.

Vestirsi bene / male — To dress well / badly
“Mi vesto bene” means you’re stylish; “Si veste male” means—not so much!

Vestirsi alla moda — To dress fashionably
To be up-to-date with the latest trends

Vestirsi alla buona — To dress simply or casually
No fuss—simple, comfy clothes, perfect for a stroll

Vestirsi pesante / leggero — To dress warmly / lightly
Common phrases you’ll hear when the seasons change

Learn more Italian vocabulary and fun Italian expressions on the StudentessaMatta.com website

#ItalianLanguage #LearnItalian #StudentessaMatta #ItalianStyle #ItalianFashion #Vestirsi #LanguageLearning #NightOut #ProseccoVibes #LaDolceVita
Dalla “sera di gala” ai “piedi doloranti” — come v Dalla “sera di gala” ai “piedi doloranti” — come vestirsi bene

From gala nights to sore feet — how to dress well and speak like a true Italian!

Essere in tiro!Dressed to the nines!

In Italia, quando qualcuno è in tiro, significa che è vestito di tutto punto, pronto per una serata elegante o una festa speciale.
#ItalianFashion #Italianlanguage #ItalianStyle #LaDolceVita #LanguageLearning #LearnItalian #NightOut #ProseccoVibes #studentessamatta #vestirsi

https://www.studentessamatta.com/italian-dressing-vocabulary-italy-vestirsi-bene-italian-style/
Ready for Italy in 2026? Join a Matta Italian Imme Ready for Italy in 2026? Join a Matta Italian Immersion in Arezzo, Tuscany, or Florence!

Ciao amici,

Make 2026 the year of Italian adventure! The Matta Italian Language Immersion Programs are now open for enrollment — and we have four unforgettable experiences waiting for you.

Arezzo – June 14 - 26, 2026
Spend two wonderful weeks in the heart of Tuscany in Arezzo’s historic city center. Study Italian in the mornings, explore art, food, and culture in the afternoons, and live like a true local.

Tuscany Villa – Mid-September 12 - 21, 2026
Relax and learn Italian in a countryside villa just outside Arezzo — with a pool! Bringing a partner? Wonderful! Even if they’re not taking Italian lessons, they’re welcome to join in all the fun activities and group meals.

Florence – Late September 26 - Oct 5th
Experience the magic of Florence — art, history, and vibrant city life — while taking your Italian skills to new heights. Practice in real-life situations at markets, cafés, and museums.

Arezzo – Giostra del Saracino Weekend Program Early September 5 - 7, 2026
Join me for a long 3-Day weekend in Arezzo during one of Italy’s most exciting historical jousting festivals!

Each Matta Immersion combines:
• Small-group Italian lessons (all levels welcome)
• Cultural excursions and hands-on activities
• Comfortable accommodations
• A friendly space to practice and grow your Italian

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced speaker, you’ll return home more confident, inspired, and speaking Italian like never before.

Matta students and Book Club members receive a $100 discount on any 2026 program plus two complimentary private Italian lessons with Melissa!

Book the 2026 Tuscan Villa Program by December 1 and enjoy a free massage at the villa — a little extra dolce vita from Matta!

#learnitalian🇮🇹 #italianlanguageimmersion
🇮🇹 Un consiglio dalla Matta 🇮🇹  Matta Italian Lan 🇮🇹 Un consiglio dalla Matta 🇮🇹  
Matta Italian Language Tip!

Learn Art and Language in Florence!

When you’re in Florence with Melissa next September, get ready to expand your artistic vocabulary! During lessons and visits to artisan studios, you’ll learn words like pennello (paintbrush), sfumatura (shade), intreccio (pattern), and lucentezza (shine). Bring a small notebook and jot down the new words you hear from Florentine artisans—then use them to describe your own creations and the art around you!

Florentine Art Vocabulary Mini-Guide: Do you know what these words mean?

il pennello

la tavolozza

la sfumatura
la luce

l’ombra

la composizione

l’artigiano / l’artigiana

la bottega

il capolavoro

Learn more about studying in Italy and join a 2026 Matta Italian Immersion Program!

Spaces fill quickly — reserve your spot early!

A presto, Melissa 
(la Studentessa Matta)

Learn Italian. Live Italian. Love Italy.

#MattaItalianImmersion #FlorentineTraditions #StudyItalianInItaly #HandmadeInItaly #MattaInFirenze #ItalianLanguageLearning
Dove l’arte, la storia e la lingua italiana si inc Dove l’arte, la storia e la lingua italiana si incontrano!

Where art, history, and the Italian language meet!

Cos’è la Carta Marmorizzata?What is Marbled Paper?

La carta marmorizzata è una delle più raffinate e riconoscibili arti artigianali fiorentine. Si tratta di una tecnica antichissima che crea motivi ondeggianti e colorati sulla superficie della carta, simili al marmo.
#CartaMarmorizzata #Florence #FlorentineTraditions #HandmadeinItaly #ItalianArtisans #MattainFirenze #MattaItalianImmersion #StudyItalianinItaly

https://www.studentessamatta.com/florentine-marbled-paper-carta-marmorizzata-italian-immersion/

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