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Una giornata da matti! The Race of the Candles in Gubbio

I Cuoricini in Cima alle Classifiche Italiane!

“Da Mario”: How One Preposition Turns a Restaurant into a Home

Best Books and Films to Learn About the Medici Family of Florence

Il Gattopardo: The Leopard Roars Again — Comparing Film Adaptations of a Literary Classic

Beavers Chomp Through Bureaucracy. Build Better Dam than Human Engineers

Renaissance Rascals and Medici Hunting Gadgets that Wreaked Havoc in Florence

Taking a Closer Look at Four Tricky Italian Words: Attendere, Assistere, Pretendere, Prescindere

Italian Immersion in Arezzo & Florence 2025 – Learn, Live & Love Italy with la Matta!

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

La Matta meets the Bittersweet Life: experiencing Italy via podcasts & guided programs in Tuscany & Rome

Reading a Novel in Italian: 10 Strategies for Language Learners

Italian Pronominal Verbs: Master the Puzzle of Idiomatic Expression

Sofia, la Piccola Matta” earns a 5-star rating from Reader Views Kids

Do your Italian language skills frustrate you?

2025 — Benvenuto anno nuovo! Siamo pronti per nuove avventure italiane!

Santo Stefano: First Christian Martyr to get standing ovation in Heaven!

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

The wisdom of Leonardo da Vinci

Body Talk: Expressing Sneezes, Hiccups, Yawns, and other noises our bodies make in Italian!

Italian Language Homestay in Verona with Cinzia

We Should Have Done This!” — How to Express Regret & Obligation in Italian

Piove parole: Rainy day words in Italian

Discover Florence Like a True Local: Join the 2025 Matta Language Program!

Is it a masculine or feminine Italian noun? How to tell the difference & why it matters.

Santo Spirito Jousters win 145th Giostra del Saracino

History and Gameplay of La Giostra del Saracino: Arezzo’s Iconic Medieval Joust

Makumba: The Summer Anthem That Keeps Us Moving in 2024

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

“PRONTO A” e “PRONTO PER” nuove avventure!

Isabella Returns: Announcing the Updated 2024 Translation of Il Risveglio di Isabella

Italian Dreams: Words That Enchant and Inspire!