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  • 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

  • Egg-squisite Italian Easter Traditions!

    Egg-squisite Italian Easter Traditions!

  • A Pawsome Day at School: The Tale of a Puppy Mascot in Florence

    A Pawsome Day at School: The Tale of a Puppy Mascot in Florence

  • Discovering la Giostra del Saracino ad Arezzo con Zio Paperone

    Discovering la Giostra del Saracino ad Arezzo con Zio Paperone

  • Celebrate the Holidays! New Italian adventures in the coming year.

    Celebrate the Holidays! New Italian adventures in the coming year.

  • Leaning on the Edge: The Perilous Plight of Torre Garisenda in Bologna

    Leaning on the Edge: The Perilous Plight of Torre Garisenda in Bologna

  • La Chiesa di San Biagio: Sangallo’s masterpiece and jewel of Montepulciano

    La Chiesa di San Biagio: Sangallo’s masterpiece and jewel of Montepulciano

  • Grooving with the Galaxies: How Lorenzo Baglioni Made Kepler’s Laws Sing!

    Grooving with the Galaxies: How Lorenzo Baglioni Made Kepler’s Laws Sing!

  • Ilaria del Carretto: The Lucchese Beauty Who Lives Beyond the Grave

    Ilaria del Carretto: The Lucchese Beauty Who Lives Beyond the Grave

  • Ferragosto è qui! Festeggiando a Locorotondo in Puglia

    Ferragosto è qui! Festeggiando a Locorotondo in Puglia

  • La Terra di Piero! Sansepolcro — birthplace of a Renaissance genius

    La Terra di Piero! Sansepolcro — birthplace of a Renaissance genius

  • La Meglio Gioventù: A Cinematic Journey Through Italian History

    La Meglio Gioventù: A Cinematic Journey Through Italian History

  • Galoppa galoppa, o bel cavalier! La Giostra del Saracino is here!

    Galoppa galoppa, o bel cavalier! La Giostra del Saracino is here!

  • Celebrating International Women’s Day with a Legal Trailblazer — Lidia Poët

    Celebrating International Women’s Day with a Legal Trailblazer — Lidia Poët

  • Thinking in Italian while walking the dog helps improve your fluency

    Thinking in Italian while walking the dog helps improve your fluency

  • Ce l’abbiamo fatta Giovà. We did it after 30 years! Falconi’s mob boss killer caught.

    Ce l’abbiamo fatta Giovà. We did it after 30 years! Falconi’s mob boss killer caught.

  • Gina Lollobrigida — an artist in every sense of the word

    Gina Lollobrigida — an artist in every sense of the word

  • 2023 — Benvenuto 2023! Il futuro è smagliante!

    2023 — Benvenuto 2023! Il futuro è smagliante!

  • 12 Amazing Years of Matta Madness: A Celebration of Language and Culture!

    12 Amazing Years of Matta Madness: A Celebration of Language and Culture!

  • The joust in Arezzo — celebrate the Italian way!

    The joust in Arezzo — celebrate the Italian way!

  • Walking on the moon like Armstrong: sung by Pago Italian singer

    Walking on the moon like Armstrong: sung by Pago Italian singer

  • Oh, Mia Dea! The Mystery of the Armilla Picena

    Oh, Mia Dea! The Mystery of the Armilla Picena

  • Angeli di Fango: A Tribute to the Mud Angels who saved Florence

    Angeli di Fango: A Tribute to the Mud Angels who saved Florence

  • Pinguini Tattici Nucleari are super hot this summer!

    Pinguini Tattici Nucleari are super hot this summer!

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🇮🇹 Un consiglio dalla Matta 🇮🇹  Matta Italian Lang 🇮🇹 Un consiglio dalla Matta 🇮🇹 
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The secret to learning Italian? Use it in real life.

Listen. Speak. Make mistakes. Laugh. Order the coffee. Ask the question. Join the conversation.

In Italian, we say buttarsi: to throw yourself in, to take the plunge. Ready to buttarti nella lingua?

Join Melissa and Cultura Italiana in Fall 2026 for an unforgettable Italian language experience in a villa between Arezzo and Cortona!

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Dolci, dolci, dolci! Niente amaro qui! 🍰 Tra risa Dolci, dolci, dolci! Niente amaro qui! 🍰

Tra risate, chiacchiere e divertenti giochi linguistici con Sara, una fantastica insegnante di Cultura Italiana, il mio gruppo si è concesso una pausa golosa con le deliziose paste della pasticceria Fratelli Pierozzi.

Un modo dolcissimo per praticare l’italiano e assaporare Arezzo, una parola e un pasticcino alla volta! 

#StudentessaMatta #Arezzo #FratelliPierozzi #DolciItaliani #CulturaItaliana
🍷 Cin cin da Arezzo! Today we escaped the summer 🍷 Cin cin da Arezzo!

Today we escaped the summer heat and stepped into the cool cellars of Terra di Piero for a delicious wine tasting experience. We sampled wines from the Arezzo region alongside local specialties, learning about the traditions, legends, and stories that make this corner of Tuscany so special.

Our sommelier guided us through the winemaking process, explaining how the local landscape, climate, and centuries-old traditions shape each bottle. Between sips, we picked up new Italian vocabulary, heard fascinating local tales, and gained a deeper appreciation for the culture behind the wine.

Non c’è modo migliore per praticare l’italiano bevendo buoni vini! 

#StudentessaMatta #Arezzo #TerraDiPiero #WineTasting #Tuscany VisitArezzo ItalianLanguage
Autunno 2026: Vivi l’Italia, Impara l’Italiano Fa Autunno 2026: Vivi l’Italia, Impara l’Italiano

Fall 2026: Live Italy, Learn Italian

Imparare l’italiano dove la lingua prende vita
Learn Italian Where the Language Comes to Life

L’Italia ha un modo speciale di insegnarti la lingua.
#ItalianCulture #ItalianHomestay #ItalianImmersion #italianlanguage #Italianlessons #LakeComo #LakeGarda #LearnItalian #LivingItalian #StudentessaMatta #StudyItalianinItaly #TravelItaly #TuscanVilla #Tuscany
In Search of the Renaissance in Arezzo
 When the In Search of the Renaissance in Arezzo


When the Tuscan sun decides to turn Arezzo into a wood-fired oven, there's an elegant solution: step inside some of its beautiful Renaissance churches! Today we set out in search of the Renaissance, visiting three hidden gems that are well worth a stop.

First stop: The Abbey Church of Saints Flora and Lucilla (La Badia) Often called Vasari's church, it features important decorative work by Giorgio Vasari, Arezzo's most famous artist and architect. Stepping inside is like stepping into the artistic world that helped shape the city's identity.

Second stop: The Church of the Santissima Annunziata
This church has its origins in an ancient spedale. In the Middle Ages, a spedale was much more than a hospital. It also served as a hostel, shelter, and tavern for pilgrims and travelers making their way through Tuscany. A fascinating place that tells centuries of stories about hospitality and care.

Third stop: Santa Maria in Gradi Here you'll find one of the city's artistic treasures: a beautiful masterpiece by the Della Robbia family, famous for their brilliant glazed terracotta works in luminous shades of white and blue. It's a work of art that continues to amaze visitors centuries later.

#Arezzo #Toscana #Rinascimento #GiorgioVasari #DellaRobbia #ChieseDiArezzo
And yes, there was more partying in the streets to And yes, there was more partying in the streets tonight as the Sant’Andrea quartiere passed under my window around midnight… they will be going all night! 😂🇮🇹🥳

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