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    Exciting things happening in Tuscany for Italian Learners this fall – 2026

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    Italian Expressions “Unpacked”: How to Sound More Like a Native Speaker

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

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

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    Experience Italian Language & Culture on Lake Maggiore with Lucia!

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    Comics, Ghosts & Neapolitan Charm: Commissario Ricciardi returns in illustrated form!

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

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

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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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    Packing for my return to Italy and Arezzo with Italian Idioms & Excitement!

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Having the most wonderful time in Lecco on Lake Co Having the most wonderful time in Lecco on Lake Como with my fantastic Italian Language Homestay teachers, Paola and Beatrice! 

And guess what? You could be here too!

They’re showing me so many beautiful places, introducing me to local life, and we’re talking up a storm in Italian! This is what language immersion is all about. You don’t just study Italian… you LIVE it.

Want to experience an Italian Language Homestay for yourself? Contact me to learn more about my Homestay experiences throughout Italy!

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Getting my feet wet in Lake Como today in beautifu Getting my feet wet in Lake Como today in beautiful Varenna! 

Now THIS is what I call Italian FULL IMMERSION! 😂

Learning Italian isn’t just about opening a textbook. It’s about living the language: exploring charming towns, chatting with locals, sharing meals, laughing, and soaking up everyday Italian life.

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Milano di notte… e tram dappertutto! 🚋✨🌙 Adoro ved Milano di notte… e tram dappertutto! 🚋✨🌙 Adoro vederli passare per le strade illuminate e sentire il loro inconfondibile sferragliare. È uno dei suoni di Milano che amo di più! 💛🇮🇹

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What fun it was to meet my friend Silvia Zucca her What fun it was to meet my friend Silvia Zucca here in Milan last night! We first met through her novel The Astrological Guide for Broken Hearts, and Silvia was the first author I invited to speak about her book with the members of my book club! 

We reunited, hugged, and laughed so much! Until next time, Silvia! 

Che gioia aver incontrato la mia amica Silvia Zucca ieri sera qui a Milano! Ci siamo conosciute grazie al suo romanzo La guida astrologica per cuori infranti, e Silvia è stata la prima autrice che ho invitato a parlare del suo libro con i membri del mio book club! 

Ci siamo ritrovate, abbracciate e abbiamo riso tantissimo! Alla prossima, cara Silvia!

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Window Shopping nella Galleria Vittorio Emanuele I Window Shopping nella Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II a Milano, tra vetrine fashion-forward e un’atmosfera elettrizzante durante la Fashion Week! Moda, stile e meraviglie architettoniche a ogni passo.

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Il Duomo di Milano… uno spettacolo che lascia semp Il Duomo di Milano… uno spettacolo che lascia sempre senza parole! 🤍✨🇮🇹 Ogni volta che lo guardo, scopro un dettaglio nuovo. Che meraviglia, Milano!

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