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    Madonna del Conforto – The Miraculous Savior of Arezzo

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    2024 Matta Arezzo Italian Program: Unforgettable Moments

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    Giorgio Vasari — Painter and First Art Historian born in Arezzo

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    Arezzo: La Terra di Piero

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    2025 Matta Arezzo September Giostra del Saracino Weekend — Step Back in Time!

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    Ilaria del Carretto: The Lucchese Beauty Who Lives Beyond the Grave

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    La Terra di Piero! Sansepolcro — birthplace of a Renaissance genius

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    Galoppa galoppa, o bel cavalier! La Giostra del Saracino is here!

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    Meet Renata: Your Gateway to Italian Language and Culture in Milano

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    Leonardo da Vinci: Artist, Inventor, even a Grape Farmer!

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    Learn Italian in Italy: Matta Immersive Language and Culture Programs

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    Italian Language Homestay in Milano with Renata

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    Invisible Women of Florence: Legacy of Jane Fortune

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    Alessandra, Homestay teacher in Livorno, shares a favorite recipe

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    Italian Language Homestay in Livorno — get to know Alessandra!

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    2022 Matta Lucca Italian Program Review and Photo Album 

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    Michelangelo’s Snowman: The Coolest Masterpiece in Florence!

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Mettere una pietra sopra

Non chiedere pere a un olmo

Andare a rotoli

Non dire gatto se non ce l’hai nel sacco

Non essere uno stinco di santo

Idioms and common expressions are colorful ways to add a bit of zing to your Italian conversations.

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