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March 18, 2014 by Melissa Muldoon Leave a Comment

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I was chatting with Elisabetta Maccani the other d

I was chatting with Elisabetta Maccani the other day, an expert in Italian language training for foreign adults. You probably already know her since she interviewed me some months ago on her YouTube channel, Italiano con Eli TV. While we were chatting, Elisabetta let me know that, once again, she is launching her exclusive program with very limited spots for people who want to improve their Italian language fluency. I believe in Elisabetta's program and am happy to help her promote her program on the Studentessa Matta website. Check it out! And For those who sign up for the program that begins on September 12th, there is an early there is an Early Bird discount!

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Quando studenti diventano cari amici! Quasi tutta

Quando studenti diventano cari amici! Quasi tutta la volta! :-) Meeting in person - what a blast!

What a fab evening with Tonya! Two Austinites who'd rather be in Italy! She's either going to Italy, and I'm leaving Italy, or I'm going to Italy and she's returning from Italy... but we finally found a day to meet up at Ellera in Bee Cave. Many more wine drinking extravaganzas here AND there in our future! Before she knows it she's also going to be speaking Italian fluently! A presto cara!

Eccoci di persona! We live nearby but usually see

Eccoci di persona! We live nearby but usually see one another in Italy! Figurati! We are getting better at meeting up! Spent the afternoon "chiaccherando” @angels_icehouse ! Amiche di cuore! @paulaconsiders <3

Did you know Michelangelo created works of art not

Did you know Michelangelo created works of art not only in marble... but also in snow!?!?!?

Learn about an amazing snowman that Michelangelo created that warmed the hearts of the Medici!

Dipping into the Matta archives to bring you refreshing topics to keep you cool during these hot summer days! Enjoy!

Buon Ferragosto!

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Matta Parole della settimana Abbattere = Demolish

Matta Parole della settimana

Abbattere = Demolish, tear down, knock down

Sono riuscita ad abbattere solo tre birilli.
I managed to knock over only three bowling pins

Gli edifici pericolanti verranno abbattuti la settimana prossima.
The rickety buildings will be torn down next week.

L'albero di fronte alla casa di campagna è stato abbattuto.
The tree in front of the country house has been cut down.

Abbattersi = to fall, his or strike, give up, lose your motivation

Paola si abbatte alla prima difficoltà.
Paola loses heart (or: gives up) at the first sign of trouble.

Un forte temporale si è abbattuto sulla costa rovinando tutto il raccolto.
A violent storm hit the coast and ruined all the crops.

Continuano ad abbattersi tragedie sulle popolazioni più svantaggiate.
Tragedy continues to fall on the most disadvantaged populations.

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La settimana prossima sarò di nuovo a Lucca! Non

La settimana prossima sarò di nuovo a Lucca! Non vedo l'ora! Chi sa il nome di questa chiesa?

Love those clouds! Adoro le nuvole!

Love those clouds! Adoro le nuvole!

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