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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!

Tacchino Arrotolato: Rolling Up Thanksgiving with Italian Flair

Tacchino Arrotolato: Rolling Up Thanksgiving with Italian Flair

Chat with Serena Capilli: Teacher and Author of Due Amiche

Chat with Serena Capilli: Teacher and Author of Due Amiche

Sarah Stevenson: Why I’m Learning Italian — A Matta Reader’s Journey

Sarah Stevenson: Why I’m Learning Italian — A Matta Reader’s Journey

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

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

Love Italian? Then You Will Love, Love, Love Bologna!

Love Italian? Then You Will Love, Love, Love Bologna!

Tutti i modi per salutare in italiano! All the ways to say hello in Italian!

Tutti i modi per salutare in italiano! All the ways to say hello in Italian!

Discover the Wonders of Ravenna: Art, Literature, and Beyond

Discover the Wonders of Ravenna: Art, Literature, and Beyond

Mi Piace, Ti Piace, Ci Piace! Italian Verb Piacere. Guest post by Roberta

Mi Piace, Ti Piace, Ci Piace! Italian Verb Piacere. Guest post by Roberta

Immerse Yourself in Italian: Tips from Maura Garau of CyberItalian!

Immerse Yourself in Italian: Tips from Maura Garau of CyberItalian!

Montepulciano here we come! Sara will greet us for next Matta Italian Program!

Montepulciano here we come! Sara will greet us for next Matta Italian Program!

Introducing Silvia Celli Of Il Sasso Language School in Montepulciano!

Introducing Silvia Celli Of Il Sasso Language School in Montepulciano!

Discover Arezzo and Learn Italian with Paola Testi and Melissa!

Discover Arezzo and Learn Italian with Paola Testi and Melissa!

Speak Without Fear: Gloria, an Italian Teacher Shares Her Secrets

Speak Without Fear: Gloria, an Italian Teacher Shares Her Secrets

Ellen Chapman: Why I’m Learning Italian – A Matta Reader’s Journey

Ellen Chapman: Why I’m Learning Italian – A Matta Reader’s Journey

SpeakIta Learning Italian is Fun with Gloria – Guest Post

SpeakIta Learning Italian is Fun with Gloria – Guest Post

Jasmine Mah: Why I’m Learning Italian – A Studentessa Matta Reader’s Journey

Jasmine Mah: Why I’m Learning Italian – A Studentessa Matta Reader’s Journey

Natalia Krawetz: Why I’m Learning Italian – A Studentessa Matta Reader’s Journey

Natalia Krawetz: Why I’m Learning Italian – A Studentessa Matta Reader’s Journey

Stacy di Anna Pollard: Why I’m Learning Italian – A Matta Reader’s Journey

Stacy di Anna Pollard: Why I’m Learning Italian – A Matta Reader’s Journey

Debra Kolkka: Why I’m Learning Italian – A Studentessa Matta Reader’s Journey

Debra Kolkka: Why I’m Learning Italian – A Studentessa Matta Reader’s Journey

Doreen Fiorillo: Why I’m Learning Italian – A Studentessa Matta Reader’s Journey

Doreen Fiorillo: Why I’m Learning Italian – A Studentessa Matta Reader’s Journey

Ishita Sood: Why I’m Learning Italian – A Matta Reader’s Journey

Ishita Sood: Why I’m Learning Italian – A Matta Reader’s Journey

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!

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

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

Sarah Mastroianni talks about Siena in a Matta Podcast

Sarah Mastroianni talks about Siena in a Matta Podcast

Artistic Stroll in Florence: Visiting Ambra Pampaloni Ceramics

Artistic Stroll in Florence: Visiting Ambra Pampaloni Ceramics

Venetian Carnival and Costumes Captured by Karen!

Venetian Carnival and Costumes Captured by Karen!

Tutti Matti Podcast: Two Italian Girls Talk about Traveling Abroad

Tutti Matti Podcast: Two Italian Girls Talk about Traveling Abroad

Bergamo: A Stroll through town with Elena — Walking Among Words and Beauty

Bergamo: A Stroll through town with Elena — Walking Among Words and Beauty

Tutti Matti Podcast: Italian friends share special holiday memories

Tutti Matti Podcast: Italian friends share special holiday memories

Giovani Talenti in Fuga dall’italia: Young Italians Should They Stay or Should They Go?

Giovani Talenti in Fuga dall’italia: Young Italians Should They Stay or Should They Go?

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Tempo di rimboccarsi le maniche! Si cominciano a m Tempo di rimboccarsi le maniche! Si cominciano a montare le tribune e a dare una sistemata a Piazza Grande per la Giostra del Saracino! Il conto alla rovescia per il grande giorno – sabato 21 giugno – è ufficialmente iniziato!
Quanto mi piace questa città! Sono iniziati i pre Quanto mi piace questa città! Sono iniziati i preparativi per la Giostra.
Passeggiata serale per Arezzo. La città che va a Passeggiata serale per Arezzo. La città che va a letto tardi e si alza presto. Sono una civetta, non certo un’allodola! La notte è la mia musa… la mattina, la mia nemica giurata.
Dreaming Sophia: A Love Letter to Italy and the Ar Dreaming Sophia: A Love Letter to Italy and the Art of Reinvention

Every time I return to Italy, it’s as if the memories of all my past adventures come rushing back in waves—especially the moment that changed everything: the months I spent in Florence immersed in art, history, and a new way of life. That unforgettable experience became the inspiration for my very first novel, Dreaming Sophia.

This story is especially dear to me. It follows the journey of an American artist navigating loss and rediscovery, creativity and passion, all through the lens of Italy’s rich beauty and wisdom. Guided by the spirit of the iconic Sophia Loren, the protagonist finds her voice, her strength, and her place in the world.

Through Dreaming Sophia, I pay homage to the transformative magic of Italy—its art, its language, and the dreams it inspires. Of all the novels I’ve written set in Italy, this one is closest to my heart because it reflects the beginning of my own great Italian adventure and the love that continues to grow with every return.

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Sotto il sole toscano con Paola Cortellesi: ironia Sotto il sole toscano con Paola Cortellesi: ironia, cinema e la pace come arte

Under the Tuscan Sun with Paola Cortellesi: Irony, Cinema, and Peace as a Form of Art

Sotto il sole toscano: un incontro con Paola CortellesiUnder the Tuscan sun: a meeting with Paola Cortellesi

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Paola ed io alla cittadina di pace per sentire Pao Paola ed io alla cittadina di pace per sentire Paola Cortellesi parlare!

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