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A Toast to the Negroni Cocktail: Discover its Florentine Origins, Legends and Fun Facts

A Toast to the Negroni Cocktail: Discover its Florentine Origins, Legends and Fun Facts

Il cane ha mangiato il Panettone!

Il cane ha mangiato il Panettone!

Tiramisu – pick up your cake dolce and eat it too!

Tiramisu – pick up your cake dolce and eat it too!

Tacchino Arrotolato: Rolling Up Thanksgiving with Italian Flair

Tacchino Arrotolato: Rolling Up Thanksgiving with Italian Flair

Pear and Chocolate Cake: The Sweet Solution to a Sour Day

Pear and Chocolate Cake: The Sweet Solution to a Sour Day

Mangia come un Lucchese! Recommended Restaurants in Lucca

Mangia come un Lucchese! Recommended Restaurants in Lucca

Let them eat Cake! Sweet Christmas Dilemmas!

Let them eat Cake! Sweet Christmas Dilemmas!

Tutti a tavola! Italians and the Magic of Food

Tutti a tavola! Italians and the Magic of Food

CareBonara — The legend of Carbonara (according to Barilla)

CareBonara — The legend of Carbonara (according to Barilla)

Buona Pasqua! Discover Chocolate Eggs and Baci Perugina!

Buona Pasqua! Discover Chocolate Eggs and Baci Perugina!

How to Make Knife-Cut Tagliatelle: Recipe with Sausage and Thyme

How to Make Knife-Cut Tagliatelle: Recipe with Sausage and Thyme

Stanley Tucci is Searching for Italy… even speaking the language!

Stanley Tucci is Searching for Italy… even speaking the language!

The Curious Connection Between Giorgio Vasari and a Duck

The Curious Connection Between Giorgio Vasari and a Duck

Cooking with Claudia, a bit of love and nonna’s magic in Montepulciano!

Cooking with Claudia, a bit of love and nonna’s magic in Montepulciano!

Cooking with Daniele – Arancine and Sfingi: A Culinary Adventure!

Cooking with Daniele – Arancine and Sfingi: A Culinary Adventure!

Paradiso di Frassina: Where Music Grows Wine

Paradiso di Frassina: Where Music Grows Wine

Una degustazione d’olio oliva — How to taste olive oil!

Una degustazione d’olio oliva — How to taste olive oil!

Thanksgiving with an Italian Twist: Ravioli and Rosemary Turkey Breast

Thanksgiving with an Italian Twist: Ravioli and Rosemary Turkey Breast

Una Caffettiera Nuova: Brewing Coffee with Style

Una Caffettiera Nuova: Brewing Coffee with Style

Lorenzo Petroni: From Lucca to California Vineyards

Lorenzo Petroni: From Lucca to California Vineyards

Nutella Pastry Star — Guaranteed Delight for Chocolate & Hazelnut Lovers

Nutella Pastry Star — Guaranteed Delight for Chocolate & Hazelnut Lovers

Autogrill: The Ultimate Italian Road Trip Experience

Autogrill: The Ultimate Italian Road Trip Experience

Spigola in crosta di sale – A Fishy Adventure in the Kitchen

Spigola in crosta di sale – A Fishy Adventure in the Kitchen

Mamma Ada’s Little Lies: Venetian Carnival Sweets

Mamma Ada’s Little Lies: Venetian Carnival Sweets

Cappelletti in brodo: Little hats in broth — typical dish from le Marche

Cappelletti in brodo: Little hats in broth — typical dish from le Marche

Gnocchi di zucca: In the kitchen with Martina!

Gnocchi di zucca: In the kitchen with Martina!

Puglia in Cucina: Una Tradizionale dal Cuore della Masseria — Zucchine Ripiene

Puglia in Cucina: Una Tradizionale dal Cuore della Masseria — Zucchine Ripiene

Nella Cucina con Eva: The Flavors of Lucca and a Recipe for Cantuccini

Nella Cucina con Eva: The Flavors of Lucca and a Recipe for Cantuccini

Addio Marcella Hazan – Saying Goodbye to an Italian Cooking Legend

Addio Marcella Hazan – Saying Goodbye to an Italian Cooking Legend

Cibo a kilometro zero. Eating Well in Episcopia in Basilicata

Cibo a kilometro zero. Eating Well in Episcopia in Basilicata

Eating Cheese Elephants and Mice: Scamorza and Burrata from Puglia

Eating Cheese Elephants and Mice: Scamorza and Burrata from Puglia

Idromele – Mead — Inspired a sweet italian marital tradition

Idromele – Mead — Inspired a sweet italian marital tradition

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Latest Matta Blog Post! Dal mattino in classe alle Latest Matta Blog Post! Dal mattino in classe alle notti di festa: la magia del Matta Program ad Arezzo

From Morning Lessons to Festive Nights: The Magic of the Matta Program in Arezzo

Arezzo, Giugno 2025 Reassunto: un’estate tutta da parlare… in italiano!Arezzo, June 2025 Recap A Summer Meant for Speaking… in Italian!
#ArezzoItaly #GiostraDelSaracino #ItalianCulture #ItalianLanguageImmersion #LearnItalianInItaly #MattaArezzo #MattaItalianPrograms #studentessamatta

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Tutti i Tafani, i Topi e i Tappi! All the Horsefl Tutti i Tafani, i Topi e i Tappi!

All the Horseflies, Mice, and Corks!

Una dolce serata in campagna... interrotta da un tafano!A sweet country evening... interrupted by a horsefly!

L'ultima sera del programma Matta ad Arezzo 2025, ci siamo ritrovati in campagna per una lezione di cucina davvero speciale. Stavamo preparando pasta fatta a mano, sughi deliziosi e dolci artigianali.
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All the Matta Ways to Learn Italian 🇮🇹✨ La All the Matta Ways to Learn Italian 🇮🇹✨
La Matta’s Language Learning Philosophy?

Be curious and consistent.

They say curiosity killed the cat…
But I say it just made him fluent in Italian! 😻🇮🇹

Approach the language like a mischievous linguist—poke around, chase new words, and get into a little grammatical trouble! The more you explore, the more naturally Italian becomes part of you.

Learning Italian takes daily dedication, a pinch of patience, and a whole lot of persistence.

But guess what? With a little creativity and tons of curiosity, you can turn your home into a mini piazza—find out on the www.StudentessaMatta.com

La dolce vita starts right where you are!

#LearnItalian #ParlaItaliano #ItalianLessons #ItalianTips #ItalianVocabulary #ItalyFromHome #Italian LanguageMotivation
📚🔎 Calling all mystery lovers & Italian lear 📚🔎 Calling all mystery lovers & Italian learners! Have you discovered Il Commissario Ricciardi yet? This hauntingly beautiful RAI series, based on Maurizio de Giovanni’s bestselling novels, is now streaming on RaiPlay! Set in 1930s Naples, Ricciardi is no ordinary detective—he sees the last moments of the dead. 😱✨

It’s the perfect show to immerse yourself in the language and the drama! 🇮🇹

👉 Head over to the latest Studentessa Matta blog post to learn more about the books, the author, and why this series is a must-watch for Italophiles and aspiring detectives alike!

https://www.studentessamatta.com/commissario-ricciardi-maurizio-de-giovanni-napoli-1930-crime-mystery-series/
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Perdi la testa per l’italiano — l’unico modo Perdi la testa per l’italiano — l’unico modo per imparare la lingua!

Fall head over heels for Italian — the only way to learn the language!

Quando i verbi ti fanno svenire come una grande luna di pizza—quello è amore per l’italiano!When Verbs Make You Swoon Like a Big Pizza Moon—That’s Amore per l’Italiano!

Quando l’italiano ti accarezza l’orecchio come una dolce serenata—quello è Matta Amore!
#italianbookclub #ItalianImmersion #Italianlanguage #ItalianTeacher #LearnItalian #SpeakItalian #studentessamatta

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✈️ FINAL BOARDING CALL! 🇮🇹 The Matta Fl ✈️ FINAL BOARDING CALL! 🇮🇹

The Matta Florence Language Immersion Program is taking off soon — don’t miss your seat! 

Destination: Florence, Italy

When: Sept 20–29, 2025

• Accommodations: Private apartments in the Oltrarno
• Italian Course at ItalianMe
• Aperitivi, cooking class, wine tasting
• Guided tours: Uffizi, Santa Croce & more
• Medici Walking Tour
• Time to wander, shop, eat gelato & practice Italian!

It’s the ultimate learn-and-live-like-a-local experience.

Seats are limited... is your bag packed?

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    • Why are you learningItalian? Share Your Story\
  • Learn with Melissa
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    • Join the Matta Italian Book Club — Private & Group Reading Experiences
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      • Book Club Vocabulary: Io Non Ho Paura
      • Book Club Vocabulary: Guida Astrologica
      • 2022 Italian Words of Week
      • 2021 Italian Words of Week
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      • 2026 Matta Arezzo Language Program
      • 2025 Matta & Florence Language Program
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      • Previous Language Programs Italy
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    • Quattro metà
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    • Il risveglio di Isabella
    • Guida astrologica per cuori infranti
    • Book Club Resource Hub
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      • Buy Dreaming Sophia
      • Buy Waking Isabella
      • Buy Il Risveglio di Isabella
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