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Learning Italian

Help an Italian language Homestay Teacher: Schedule online tutoring sessions!

LyricsTraining: app to learn Italian through music videos

The origins of the word Quarantine and staying positive in trying times

Art & Artists

Artemisia Gentileschi – 16th century artist who painted her way to success against great odds

La magia dei magi! The magic of the Magi.

Laura che crea!

Cultural Anecdotes & Current Affairs

SCiABALÓN – Live streaming Italian Facebook show hosted by Enzo Ferraro and Marcello Bernini.

The origins of the word Quarantine and staying positive in trying times

Living in the age of Coronavirus: Signs of hope and how to tell if you have the virus.

Food And Wine

The interesting connection between Vasari and la nana arrosto

Cooking with Claudia, a bit of love and nonna’s magic in Montepulciano!

In Cucina con Daniele – Come si preparano: Arancine e Sfingi

History, Holidays, Festivals

La leggenda di Porsena — il re etrucso (Matta Youtube Video)

Buon Capodanno! 2020! (YouTube Video)

La magia dei magi! The magic of the Magi.

Literature, Music, Film

SCiABALÓN – Live streaming Italian Facebook show hosted by Enzo Ferraro and Marcello Bernini.

Continue Reading SCiABALÓN – Live streaming Italian Facebook show hosted by Enzo Ferraro and Marcello Bernini.

Netflix: Watch movies with Italian audio and subtitles

Continue Reading Netflix: Watch movies with Italian audio and subtitles

Spotify Italian Music Playlists

Continue Reading Spotify Italian Music Playlists

Traveling, Cities, Excursions

Sto con l’Italia. Corona Virus will be contained.

ItaliaRail — Discover Italy by train! Buy train tickets on the Matta Blog.

I’m going back to Lucca in 2020! You are invited to come with!

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