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  • 2017 Florence “Dreaming Sophia” 4-Day Author Fan Tour

    2017 Florence “Dreaming Sophia” 4-Day Author Fan Tour

  • La Giostra del Saracino! A journey back in time to Arezzo

    La Giostra del Saracino! A journey back in time to Arezzo

  • 2016 Welcome to Arezzo! Kicking of the Matta Italian Language Program 

    2016 Welcome to Arezzo! Kicking of the Matta Italian Language Program 

  • Eccoci a Lucca! A taste of what awaits you on the next Matta Language Program!

    Eccoci a Lucca! A taste of what awaits you on the next Matta Language Program!

  • 2015 Matta Lucca Italian Program Photo Album: What a GREAT group!

    2015 Matta Lucca Italian Program Photo Album: What a GREAT group!

  • Le mure di Lucca. Walls that embrace you and capture your heart

    Le mure di Lucca. Walls that embrace you and capture your heart

  • Lungotevere: A Festive Destination for Roman Summer Nights

    Lungotevere: A Festive Destination for Roman Summer Nights

  • Buying Train Tickets in Italy: Tips for a Smooth and Stress-Free Experience

    Buying Train Tickets in Italy: Tips for a Smooth and Stress-Free Experience

  • Un Brindisi a Frascati: A Day Trip Outside Rome!

    Un Brindisi a Frascati: A Day Trip Outside Rome!

  • Fare la valigia per Roma! Packing a Suitcase with Style and a Smile!

    Fare la valigia per Roma! Packing a Suitcase with Style and a Smile!

  • Sarah Mastroianni talks about Siena in a Matta Podcast

    Sarah Mastroianni talks about Siena in a Matta Podcast

  • Down by the Bay in Monterey: Un Tuffo nella Storia e nella Natura

    Down by the Bay in Monterey: Un Tuffo nella Storia e nella Natura

  • Soaring Like an Angel in Basilicata: My Volo dell’Angelo Adventure

    Soaring Like an Angel in Basilicata: My Volo dell’Angelo Adventure

  • Buon compleanno Roma! Happy 2768th Birthday!

    Buon compleanno Roma! Happy 2768th Birthday!

  • Tutti Matti Podcast: Two Italian Girls Talk about Traveling Abroad

    Tutti Matti Podcast: Two Italian Girls Talk about Traveling Abroad

  • Bergamo: A Stroll through town with Elena — Walking Among Words and Beauty

    Bergamo: A Stroll through town with Elena — Walking Among Words and Beauty

  • Città di fango. Flood and Mud in Genova

    Città di fango. Flood and Mud in Genova

  • Visiting la Studentessa Pigra in Temecula California

    Visiting la Studentessa Pigra in Temecula California

  • 2015 Matta Rome Italian Language & Art Program

    2015 Matta Rome Italian Language & Art Program

  • Discover Le Marche and Mercatello sul Metauro

    Discover Le Marche and Mercatello sul Metauro

  • Tutti Matti Podcast: Chatting with Roman Friends — Lucrezia, Keith and Chiara

    Tutti Matti Podcast: Chatting with Roman Friends — Lucrezia, Keith and Chiara

  • Una Vacanza da Ricordare: Garda, Umbria, Roma

    Una Vacanza da Ricordare: Garda, Umbria, Roma

  • Orsanmichele — Rediscovering a Gem in the Heart of Florence

    Orsanmichele — Rediscovering a Gem in the Heart of Florence

  • Frontone Castle: A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Le Marche

    Frontone Castle: A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Le Marche

  • Quirky Finds in Lucca: Little Treasures and Italian Lesson to boot!

    Quirky Finds in Lucca: Little Treasures and Italian Lesson to boot!

  • Sono felice a Verona! Happy in Verona! Dancing to Viral Video by Pharrell Williams

    Sono felice a Verona! Happy in Verona! Dancing to Viral Video by Pharrell Williams

  • Sofie an American girl in Rome: Why I’m Learning Italian — A Matta Reader’s Journey

    Sofie an American girl in Rome: Why I’m Learning Italian — A Matta Reader’s Journey

  • Tutti Matti Podcast: Fare la valigia! Andiamo in Italia!

    Tutti Matti Podcast: Fare la valigia! Andiamo in Italia!

  • Florence seen from above – Come fly with me, let’s fly away!

    Florence seen from above – Come fly with me, let’s fly away!

  • Happy in Rome! Music Video by Gabriele Camelo

    Happy in Rome! Music Video by Gabriele Camelo

  • 2013 Matta Puglia Program: Arrivederci! Nostalgia and Special Moments

    2013 Matta Puglia Program: Arrivederci! Nostalgia and Special Moments

  • Art and Soul of Matera: From Ancient Sassi to Modern Sculpture

    Art and Soul of Matera: From Ancient Sassi to Modern Sculpture

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🇮🇹 MATTA TIP: “Ma va’!” Doesn’t Always Mean “Go Aw 🇮🇹 MATTA TIP: “Ma va’!” Doesn’t Always Mean “Go Away!” 🤌
Want to sound more Italian? Add “Ma va’!” to your vocabulary!
This lively little expression can mean “No way!” “Get out of here!” or even a sarcastic “You don’t say!” It all depends on your tone!

🍕 “Ho mangiato un’intera pizza da solo!”
“I ate a whole pizza by myself!”

😲 “Ma va’! Non ci credo!”
“No way! I don’t believe it!”

THE MATTA CHALLENGE: This week, try using three Italian exclamations in conversation. Remember, sometimes a couple of little words and the right gestures are all you need to sound more Italian!

Dai, provateci!

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Those Little Italian Expressions That Bring Conversations to Life!

Piccole parole, grandi emozioni: il segreto delle conversazioni italiane!
Little Words, Big Emotions: The Secret to Lively Italian Conversations!

Ci sono piccole parole italiane che spuntano continuamente nelle conversazioni: Insomma! Però! Dai! Accipicchia!
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Torno in sella… e mi rimetto in pista! 🐎🇮🇹

After seven wonderful weeks in Italy, I’m back in Texas and ready to jump into Italian lessons, book clubs, and exciting new Matta projects!

 Matta Consiglio: Rimettersi in pista

This fun Italian expression means to get back in the swing of things, find your rhythm again, and get back on track after a break.

Dopo sette settimane in Italia, è ora di rimettermi in pista!
After seven weeks in Italy, it’s time to get back in the saddle!

✨ Bonus expression: Riprendere il filo del discorso means to pick up right where you left off!

E voi? Siete pronti a rimettervi in pista con l’italiano?

Let’s saddle up and keep learning together!

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MATTA ITALIAN TIP: “Sii una tipa tosta!” Be a Tou MATTA ITALIAN TIP: “Sii una tipa tosta!”

Be a Tough Cookie!

Meet Miss Bee, the spirited, determined heroine of Miss Bee e il cadavere in biblioteca by Alessia Gazzola, our mystery novel selection for the 2026 Fall Matta Italian Book Club! 

Miss Bee è proprio una tipa tosta! She’s smart, courageous, and not easily intimidated, especially when there’s a mystery to solve!

💪 And now it’s YOUR turn to be una tipa tosta!

This fall, challenge yourself to read an ENTIRE novel in Italian with me!

Don’t worry about understanding every word! All you need is a little courage, plenty of curiosity, and a willingness to stretch your Italian language skills.

Together, we’ll unravel the mystery, discover colorful Italian expressions, build vocabulary, and gain confidence reading and speaking Italian.

Starting the first week of November!

👉 Join the Matta Italian Book Club! Visit StudentessaMatta.com to learn more and sign up!

Sii una tipa tosta! Ci vediamo al club del libro! ❤️🇮🇹

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    • News, Awards
    • Studentessa Matta Theme Song
    • Why are you learning Italian? Share Your Story
  • Learn with Melissa
    • Online Lessons + Conversation
    • Learn in Italy with Melissa
    • Join the Matta Italian Book Club — Private & Group Reading Experiences
    • Matta Quizlet Interactive Flashcards
      • Book Club Vocabulary: Io Non Ho Paura
      • Book Club Vocabulary: Guida Astrologica
      • 2022 Italian Words of Week
      • 2021 Italian Words of Week
  • Learn in Italy
    • Matta Travel Programs – Study in Italy with Melissa
      • 2027 June Matta Arezzo Italian Program
      • 2027 September Matta Tuscan Villa Language Program
      • 2027 Arezzo Jousting Festival September Weekend Program
      • Matta Travel Philosophy
    • Previous Matta Language Programs Italy
    • Italian Language Homestay Vacations
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    • La Libreria dei Gatti Neri
    • Brodetto galeotto
    • Io non ho paura
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    • Guida astrologica per cuori infranti
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