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Matera è una città come nessun altra! Immaginate

Matera è una città come nessun altra! Immaginate un luogo dove storia e natura si combinano per creare un'avventura unica. La città ospita i "Sassi", antiche dimore rupestri scavate nella roccia nel corso di migliaia di anni. Immaginate di camminare attraverso queste strade labirintiche, sbirciando in accoglienti case che sono state vissute per secoli, e la sensazione di aver fatto un passo indietro nel tempo.

Ma Matera non è solo una lezione di storia, è anche una festa per i sensi. La città è circondata da paesaggi mozzafiato e ci sono un sacco di opportunità per l'avventura all'aria aperta, come escursioni ed esplorare le grotte vicine. E quando siete pronti per una pausa, indulgere in alcuni dei deliziosi piatti della cucina locale, tra cui pasta fatta a mano e pane fresco e caldo!

Matera is a city that's like no other! Imagine a place where history and nature come together to create a one-of-a-kind adventure. The city is home to the "Sassi," ancient cave dwellings that have been carved into the rock over thousands of years. Imagine walking through these labyrinthine streets, peeking into cozy homes that have been lived in for centuries, and feeling like you've stepped back in time.

But Matera isn't just a history lesson, it's also a feast for the senses. The city is surrounded by stunning landscapes and there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventure, like hiking and exploring the nearby caves. And when you're ready for a break, indulge in some of the delicious local cuisine, including hand-made pasta and fresh loaves of bread!

La bellezza unica di un biscotto con gocce di cioc

La bellezza unica di un biscotto con gocce di cioccolato ,fatto in casa. Stasera non ho potuto resistere alla tentazione. Bello e buono

Novel by Melissa Muldoon set in Italy about the li

Novel by Melissa Muldoon set in Italy about the life and times of Sofonisba Anguissola.

Set in the sixteenth-century, The Secret Life of Sofonisba Anguissola tells the story of a woman’s passion for painting and adventure. In a world where women painters had little to no acknowledgment, she was singled out by Michelangelo and Vasari who recognized and praised her talent. Gaining the Milanese elite’s acclaim, she went on to become court painter to Spanish King Philip II and taught his queen to paint. One can’t live such an extraordinary life without having stories to tell, and tell them Sofonisba does to Sir Anthony Van Dyke, who comes to visit her toward the end of her life. During their meeting, she agrees to reveal her secrets but first challenges the younger painter to find the one lie hidden in her tale. In a saga filled with intrigue, jealousy, buried treasure, unrequited love, espionage, and murder, Sofonisba’s story is played out against the backdrop of Italy, Spain, and Sicily. Throughout her life, she encounters talented artists, authoritative dukes, mad princes, religious kings, spying queens, vivacious viscounts, and dashing sea captains—even a Barbary pirate. But of all the people who fell in love with Sofonisba, only one captured her heart. The painter may have kept many secrets, but only she knows the truth.

#SofonisbaAnguissola #ItalianFemalePainter #Michelangelo #Vasari #ItalianArtist

Ciao! I’m Melissa, your immersive Italian langua

Ciao! I’m Melissa, your immersive Italian language teacher and guide. I’ll be taking you on a “Matta” (crazy) ride through the beautiful Italian language and culture, and trust me, you’re in for a real treat!

Learning Italian is like riding a Vespa – it’s a thrilling experience, but with a few bumps and turns along the way. Like mastering the art of navigating narrow Italian streets on a Vespa, learning the language can take time and patience. But once you get the hang of it, the thrill of speaking like a local makes it all worth it!

Think of me as your Italian language “cicerone,” guiding you over those grammar speed bumps, helping with pronunciation, immersing you in art and culture, and providing opportunities to learn in Italy to put your skills to the test in real-world situations.

So, climb on board, and throttle up your engines. Let yourself go a little “matta.” We are headed to the piazza to sip an espresso (or eat gelato), live la dolce vita, and speak, read and understand Italian like a pro! Sei pronto? Andiamo!

Did you know….La Studentessa Matta is a popular Italian blogger and YouTuber who creates content primarily in Italian and focuses on topics such as language learning, Italian culture, and studying abroad? She also teaches Italian and organizes and guides language programs for small groups in Italy with her partner schools in Lucca, Rome, Montepulciano, Ascoli Piceno, and Arezzo.

She is known for her humorous and relatable approach to these topics, and her videos and blog posts often go viral in the Italian-speaking community. Articles posted on the Studentessa Matta website also provide English translations, and videos and podcasts are all transcribed in Italian and English.

Let’s Learn Italian!

#StudentessaMatta #StudentessaMattaBlog #StudentessaMattaYouTube #LearnItalianOnline #learnitalianinitaly

You can find Melissa here and here…and here…oh

You can find Melissa here and here…and here…oh! and also over there!

Take a look at other fun internet hangouts that la Matta “zips & zooms” between.

Most of the time, you can find me here creating blog posts in Italian or Italy! But you can also find me hanging out in other internet angles and locales (like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Spotify), where I post photos, music, articles, words of the day, memes, and all kinds of creative content focused on the Italian language and culture. I also write and curate two additional blogs, “The Art of Loving Italian,” dedicated to art and creativity, and the Melissa Muldoon Author website.

Visit all of Melissa’s websites and social media channels — links in Bio

#StudentessaMatta #MelissaMuldoonAuthor #StudentessaMattaYoutubeChannel #StudentessaMattaPodcast #StudentessaMattaSpotify #StudentessaMattaInstagram #StudentessaMattaFacebook #StudentessaMattaArtBlog #ArtLovingItaly #StudentessaMattaPinterest

Who is San Biagio and why is he blessing Panettone

Who is San Biagio and why is he blessing Panettone… and why the heck are we still talking about a Christmas Cake in the middle of February?

Find out on the Studentessa Matta Blog! Learn the legend of San Biagio and why the Milanese continue to obsess over Panettone in February!

Plus all the ways you can re-use Panettone leftovers… a few recipes!

Il 3 febbraio in Italia è la festa di San Biagio. Il 3 febbraio è anche il giorno in cui i milanesi hanno benedetto il loro panettone avanzato. Ma perché? C’è sempre una storia interessante quando si parla di santi e tradizioni locali! Ti spiego un po’.

On February 3 in Italy is the festival of San Biagio. February 3 is also the day Milanese have their leftover panettone blessed. But why? There is always an interesting story when we are talking about saints and local traditions! Let me explain.

Links to StudentessaMatta.com blog post in Bio

#LegendSanBiagio #LeggendaSanBiagio #Panettone #MilaneseCustom #BlessingPanettone #Festa3Febbraio #ricettePanettone #studentessamattacrazyaboutitaly

Metterci vs Volerci: Tic Toc. Tic Toc. How long do

Metterci vs Volerci: Tic Toc. Tic Toc. How long does it take in Italian?

Siete pronti per approfondire la vostra abilità grammatica con me? Ecco due frasi utili per esprimere quanto tempo è necessario per fare qualcosa. Se sono usate correttamente, sarà ovvio a tutti, che sapete veramente come di comunicare tempo!

Ready to dive into a bit of Italian grammar with me. Here are two useful phrases to express how long it takes to do or accomplish something. If used correctly, they can make you sound like you really do know how to tell time!

#Metterci #Volerci #LearnItalian #StudentessaMatta #ItalianExpressions #HowLongDoesItTake #PronominalVerbs #Pronominal #PronominalVolerci #Metterci

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