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  • Vestirsi per fare colpo! Dressing to Impress in Italy

    Vestirsi per fare colpo! Dressing to Impress in Italy

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

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

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    2026 September Matta & ItalianME Florence Language Program

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

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    Two Homestay Teachers, One Unique Experience on Lake Como!

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

  • 2026 September Arezzo Villa Italian Program: Pricing Now Available!

    2026 September Arezzo Villa Italian Program: Pricing Now Available!

  • Experience Italian Language & Culture on Lake Maggiore with Lucia!

    Experience Italian Language & Culture on Lake Maggiore with Lucia!

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    Italian Homestay in Monferrato with Daniela: Learn Italian in Piemonte

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    2025 Matta Italian Language Programs Recap: Arezzo & Florence Adventures

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    When Italian Pronouns Collide: How to Combine Them Without Crashing!

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

  • Fall is in the air—let’s power up your Italian!

    Fall is in the air—let’s power up your Italian!

  • Announcing TWO 2026 Matta Italian Programs in Arezzo & Rigutino, Tuscany

    Announcing TWO 2026 Matta Italian Programs in Arezzo & Rigutino, Tuscany

  • Announcing TWO New Italian Homestays! Stay in the home of your teacher in Treviglio near Milano & Foggia in Puglia

    Announcing TWO New Italian Homestays! Stay in the home of your teacher in Treviglio near Milano & Foggia in Puglia

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    Italian Combined Reciprocal, Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns — The Grammar Dessert!

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    Reflexive Pronouns in Italian: Your Grammar Aperitivo with Studentessa Matta

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    An Unforgettable Summer: The Matta Arezzo Program 2025 Recap

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    Italian “T” Words to Remember: From Tafano to Tappo

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    When Verbs Make You Swoon Like a Big Pizza Moon—That’s Amore per l’Italiano

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    Commissario Ricciardi: A Must-Read Italian Mystery Series by Maurizio de Giovanni

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    Sentire vs Ascoltare: Understanding the Difference! Youtube Video

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    Florence is waiting for you! Join the 2025 September Matta Program

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    A Occhio e Croce: The Italian Way to Guesstimate

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    Gaeta, charming seaside town: Where Sun, Sand, and Serenity Meet

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    Learn Italian in Florence! Join the 2025 Matta Language Program!

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    Giostra del Saracino Giugno 2025 – Un weekend medievale a giugno ad Arezzo.

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    Italian Words that Go in Circles: Cerchio, Cerchia, Circo, Circa, Circuito, Circolo

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🇮🇹 Un consiglio dalla Matta 🇮🇹  Mat 🇮🇹 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

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Dalla “sera di gala” ai “piedi doloranti” 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

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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 🇮🇹  Matt 🇮🇹 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 i 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/
Andiamo, Ragazzi! The 2026 Studentessa Matta Itali Andiamo, Ragazzi! The 2026 Studentessa Matta Italian Adventures await!

Hop on the Vespa with la Studentessa Matta and get ready for three unforgettable Italian immersion programs!

June 14–26 → Arezzo: Study Italian in this historic city, live and converse like an Italian  and experience the lively Giostra del Saracino — medieval Joust festival!

Sept 12–21 → Tuscan Villa in Rigutino: Learn Italian surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and sunsets straight out of a dream.

Sept 26–Oct 5 → Florence: Live like a local among art, gelato, and morning cappuccinos on Via Tornabuoni!

Small groups, endless Italian conversations!

Classes in the morning + cultural adventures in the afternoon = un’esperienza indimenticabile!

Join Melissa (La Studentessa Matta) and let’s make 2026 il tuo anno italiano!

#StudentessaMatta #LearnItalianInItaly #ItalianLanguageTrip #ArezzoItaly #FlorenceItaly #TuscanVilla #ItalianImmersion #StudyAbroadItaly #SpeakItalian #MattaTravels #LaDolceVita #VivaItalia #TravelWithMelissa #ItalianAdventure #Matta2026

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