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  • How to Apologize in Italian: Don’t Confuse “Scusarsi” with “Fare un’Apologia”

    How to Apologize in Italian: Don’t Confuse “Scusarsi” with “Fare un’Apologia”

  •  Announcement! NEW SPRING 2026 Matta Book Club is set to begin! Ricciardi returns.

     Announcement! NEW SPRING 2026 Matta Book Club is set to begin! Ricciardi returns.

  • Cappellaio Matto & Carnevale 2026 in Italia

    Cappellaio Matto & Carnevale 2026 in Italia

  • Matta Reading Passport: 10-Blog Post Italian Reading Challenge (Earn a 30-Min. Lesson)

    Matta Reading Passport: 10-Blog Post Italian Reading Challenge (Earn a 30-Min. Lesson)

  • Pensarci, pensare di, pensarne, pensare che: four ways to “think” without losing your mind

    Pensarci, pensare di, pensarne, pensare che: four ways to “think” without losing your mind

  • Era vs. È Stato: Mastering the Nuances of Italian Past Tenses

    Era vs. È Stato: Mastering the Nuances of Italian Past Tenses

  • 2026 Matta Study Opportunities in Italy! Small groups. Real Italian. Authentic Learning. 

    2026 Matta Study Opportunities in Italy! Small groups. Real Italian. Authentic Learning. 

  • Keep a Journal in Italian: Boost Writing, Speaking & Fluency

    Keep a Journal in Italian: Boost Writing, Speaking & Fluency

  • Correre isn’t just sport: it’s a “two-gear” verb

    Correre isn’t just sport: it’s a “two-gear” verb

  • Italian Building Blocks: from “Ciao” to “C1”. Traveling the language with Marco & Maria

    Italian Building Blocks: from “Ciao” to “C1”. Traveling the language with Marco & Maria

  • Hello Lake Garda! An Italian homestay with Claudia in Desenzano

    Hello Lake Garda! An Italian homestay with Claudia in Desenzano

  • DOVERE: Use it like a boss: obligation, advice, deduction… and even regret

    DOVERE: Use it like a boss: obligation, advice, deduction… and even regret

  • When La Befana Comes Knocking

    When La Befana Comes Knocking

  • Between Christmas and New Year: When Time Slips Off the Wall Like a Dalí Clock

    Between Christmas and New Year: When Time Slips Off the Wall Like a Dalí Clock

  • Buone Feste 2025 da Studentessa Matta!

    Buone Feste 2025 da Studentessa Matta!

  • The Matta Method: Best ways to learn Italian at home

    The Matta Method: Best ways to learn Italian at home

  • How to Stop Forgetting Italian Vocabulary (and Finally Make It Stick)

    How to Stop Forgetting Italian Vocabulary (and Finally Make It Stick)

  • Going Way Back in Time with il Passato Remoto — senza paura

    Going Way Back in Time with il Passato Remoto — senza paura

  • I Spy with My Little Eye! An Italian Christmas Vocabulary Game

    I Spy with My Little Eye! An Italian Christmas Vocabulary Game

  •  Announcement! NEW January 2026 Matta Book Club is about to begin!

     Announcement! NEW January 2026 Matta Book Club is about to begin!

  • Prepariamoci al Natale! Facciamo le liste dei buoni e dei cattivi… e regali!

    Prepariamoci al Natale! Facciamo le liste dei buoni e dei cattivi… e regali!

  • Meet Lisa! New Italian Homestay Teacher in Florence Joining the Matta Community

    Meet Lisa! New Italian Homestay Teacher in Florence Joining the Matta Community

  • Schianto: Italian Word That Packs a Punch!

    Schianto: Italian Word That Packs a Punch!

  • Learn Italian in a Tuscan Villa 2026 – Art, Language & Culture with Melissa, Paola Testi & Artist Laura Ghezzi

    Learn Italian in a Tuscan Villa 2026 – Art, Language & Culture with Melissa, Paola Testi & Artist Laura Ghezzi

  • Italian Homestay in Treviglio with Chiara – Learn Italian Between Milan and Bergamo

    Italian Homestay in Treviglio with Chiara – Learn Italian Between Milan and Bergamo

  • Vestirsi per fare colpo! Dressing to Impress in Italy

    Vestirsi per fare colpo! Dressing to Impress in Italy

  • Florentine Marbled Paper – The Art of Carta Marmorizzata and Italian Language Immersion

    Florentine Marbled Paper – The Art of Carta Marmorizzata and Italian Language Immersion

  • Carmela’s Roman Holiday: Learn Italian in Garbatella with a Matta Homestay

    Carmela’s Roman Holiday: Learn Italian in Garbatella with a Matta Homestay

  • 2026 September Matta & ItalianME Florence Language Program

    2026 September Matta & ItalianME Florence Language Program

  • 2026 June Matta Arezzo Historic City Italian Language Program. We are going back to Arezzo!

    2026 June Matta Arezzo Historic City Italian Language Program. We are going back to Arezzo!

  • Two Homestay Teachers, One Unique Experience on Lake Como!

    Two Homestay Teachers, One Unique Experience on Lake Como!

  • Jewels, Art, and Intrigue: The Louvre Heist and the Mystery of the Mona Lisa

    Jewels, Art, and Intrigue: The Louvre Heist and the Mystery of the Mona Lisa

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 Announcement! NEW SPRING 2026 Matta Book Club 
is set to begin! Ricciardi returns.

READING 3rd Novel in the Maurizio de Giovanni
Commissario Series: “Un posto di ognuno”

OGNUNO MEANS “EACH PERSON / EVERYONE”
BUT WITH THE SENSE OF PEOPLE TAKEN ONE BY ONE,
NOT “EVERYONE” AS ONE BIG GROUP.

In the title Il posto di ognuno, the idea is: the place where each of us belongs — with a “to each their own” nuance—roles, boundaries, responsibilities… and in a mystery, sometimes secrets, too.

Ognuno ha il suo posto. = Everyone has their place.
Ognuno per sé. = Each for themselves.
A ciascuno il suo. = To each their own.

Matta practical tip: Try swapping ognuno with ciascuno in a sentence. Ciascuno often sounds a bit more literary/formal, while ognuno feels very natural and everyday.

Reading a novel (or listening to an audio version of the novel) in Italian is one of the most effective—and enjoyable—ways to improve your language skills. In the Matta Book Club, you won’t just read a gripping story; you’ll also have the chance to talk about it freely in a warm, intimate group, loosen your inhibitions, and practice speaking naturally. 

#talianBookClub #CommissarioRicciardi #IlPostoDiOgnuno #MaurizioDeGiovanni #Italiano ImparareItaliano ItalianLearners GialloItaliano Audiolibro Napoli AnniTrenta studentessamatta
I’m sharing my three Matta Italian Language Progra I’m sharing my three Matta Italian Language Programs for 2026, plus a special Giostra weekend in Arezzo.

1. Arezzo Matta Italian Language Program
June 14–26, 2026

Two full weeks in beautiful Arezzo with Italian lessons and a rich schedule of cultural experiences. This is my classic immersion program for adults who want to speak more confidently and actually use Italian every day.


2. Learn Italian in a Tuscan Villa
September 12–21, 2026

Study Italian in a villa setting and slow down into the rhythm of Tuscany. Mornings for language, afternoons for unforgettable outings, local flavors, and that “I can’t believe this is real life” feeling.


3. Matta Italian Language Program in Florence
September 26–October 5, 2026

A full Florentine immersion with Italian classes and curated cultural adventures in the city. Perfect if you want art, history, daily life, and language practice all woven into one experience.


4. Bonus: Weekend Matta Giostra del Saracino Program: September 5-7, 2026

Join me the first weekend in September for a short, high-energy cultural weekend centered on the Giostra del Saracino in Arezzo.

If you’ve been dreaming of Italy, this is your sign to stop saving it for “someday.” Reply “INFO” and tell me which dates you’re considering, and I’ll send details.

#studentessamatta #learnitalian #italianlanguage #italianimmersion #studyinitaly #italytrip #tuscany #arezzo #florence #firenze #visitarezzo #visitflorence #italianinitaly #italianlessons #languagelearning #adultlearners #italianstudyabroad #slowtravelitaly #tuscanvilla #giostradelsaracino
Il festival musicale italiano che ti insegna l’ita Il festival musicale italiano che ti insegna l’italiano tra un ritornello e un “Ma dai!”

Italy's music festival that teaches you Italian between a chorus and a “Ma dai!”

Perché Sanremo “ferma l’Italia” (e ti insegna la lingua senza che te ne accorga)
Why Sanremo “stops Italy” (and
#Ariston #CulturaItaliana #FestivaldiSanremo #ImparareItaliano #ItalianoconlaMatta #LauraPausini #musicaitaliana #Sanremo2026 #Tormentoni

https://www.studentessamatta.com/sanremo-2026-laura-pausini-winners-iconic-moments/
Le avventure di Commissario Ricciardi continuano c Le avventure di Commissario Ricciardi continuano con “Un posto di ognuno”

The adventures of Ricciardi in 1930's Naples continue with "Un posto di ognuno"

Continuiamo la saga di Ricciardi questa primavera 2026: Un giallo italiano “cozy-ish” per chi ama le lingue
Continue the Ricciardi saga with us this spring - A cozy-ish Italian crime read for language lovers

Il Matta Book Club torna ad aprile
#CommissarioRicciardi #ItalianBookClub #ItalianMystery #LaCondannadelSangue #LearnItalian #MattaBookClub #MauriziodeGiovanni

https://www.studentessamatta.com/matta-book-club-ricciardi-il-posto-di-ognuno-aprile-2026/
Italian grammar… but make it FUN! Meet “Sofia, la Italian grammar… but make it FUN!

Meet “Sofia, la Piccola Matta Teaches Italian” by Melissa Muldoon

Storytime meets Italian class 🥰📖🇮🇹

If you’ve been looking for a sweet, simple way to introduce Italian to the young (and young-at-heart)…

A colorful, beginner-friendly book that makes Italian grammar feel like a game, not homework.

Inside you’ll find Italian basics explained in a friendly way—with colorful illustrations and bite-sized grammar that actually sticks!

Perfect for:

kids learning their first Italian words
adults who want a gentle refresher
families learning together

Available on Amazon in print + digital 

#ItalianForBeginners #ItalianLearning #KidsBooks #LearnItalianWithMe #ItalianCulture LanguageLearning StudentessaMatta MelissaMuldoon ItalianBooks
Cappelli "Matti" che sfidano gravità, costumi che Cappelli "Matti" che sfidano gravità, costumi che sfidano la logica: Carnevale è magia

Crazy hats that defy gravity, costumes that defy logic: Carnival is magic

Carnevale: sipario giù… ma la fantasia resta!
Carnival: curtain down… but the imagination stays!
#CarnivalItaly #confetti #ItalianCulture #ItalianVocabulary #ItalianWords #ItalyTravel #LearnItalian #MadHatter #Masks #studentessamatta #VeniceCarnival #Viareggio

https://www.studentessamatta.com/cappellaio-matto-carnevale-2026-italia-venezia-viareggio/

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