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Andiamo, Ragazzi! The 2026 Studentessa Matta Itali Andiamo, Ragazzi! The 2026 Studentessa Matta Italian Adventures await! Hop on the Vespa with la Studentessa Matta and get ready for three unforgettable Italian immersion programs! June 14–26 → Arezzo: Study Italian in this historic city, live and converse like an Italian and experience the lively Giostra del Saracino — medieval Joust festival! 
Sept 12–21 → Tuscan Villa in Rigutino: Learn Italian surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and sunsets straight out of a dream. 
Sept 26–Oct 5 → Florence: Live like a local among art, gelato, and morning cappuccinos on Via Tornabuoni! Small groups, endless Italian conversations! 
Classes in the morning + cultural adventures in the afternoon = un’esperienza indimenticabile! Join Melissa (La Studentessa Matta) and let’s make 2026 il tuo anno italiano! #StudentessaMatta #LearnItalianInItaly #ItalianLanguageTrip #ArezzoItaly #FlorenceItaly #TuscanVilla #ItalianImmersion #StudyAbroadItaly #SpeakItalian #MattaTravels #LaDolceVita #VivaItalia #TravelWithMelissa #ItalianAdventure #Matta2026
🇮🇹 Un consiglio dalla Matta 🇮🇹  Matt 🇮🇹 Un consiglio dalla Matta 🇮🇹  Matta Italian Language Tip! Parla come Caravaggio! Want to bring some drama to your Italian? Take a cue from Caravaggio, the master of chiaroscuro — light and shadow. Just as his paintings contrast brilliance and darkness, Italian too plays with contrast and intensity.

 Try using expressive adverbs and phrases that add depth and emotion — words like “davvero” (truly), “assolutamente” (absolutely), or “proprio” (really/indeed). They act like linguistic brushstrokes, emphasizing meaning just as Caravaggio’s light illuminates his subjects.

 Also the expression: “Annamo!” — it’s the local way of saying Andiamo! (Let’s go!). Romans love shortening words and adding a bit of flair — it’s part of their charm! * "Annamo al mare" (We're going to the beach). * "Annamo a pijà il gelato?" (Shall we go get some ice cream?). * The word can also be used sarcastically in the phrase "Annamo bene..." to mean "We're in trouble" or "That's just great," often when a situation is going wrong 
“Parla con luce e ombra… e la tua lingua italiana brillerà come un capolavoro!” #StudentessaMatta #ItalianHomestay #LearnItalianInItaly #RomeHomestay #Garbatella #ItalianLanguageLearning #RomanHoliday #StudyItalianAbroad #MattaHomestay
🇮🇹 Un consiglio dalla Matta 🇮🇹  Matt 🇮🇹 Un consiglio dalla Matta 🇮🇹  Matta Italian Language Tip! La filosofia linguistica della Matta — sii curioso e costante! The Matta Language Learning Philosophy — be curious and consistent Approach the language with insatiable curiosity—poke around, chase every new word, and get into grammatical mischief. The more you explore, the more naturally Italian will become a part of you! Learn new words daily! Start with these: Scapare & Scopare Non confondere “scapare” con “scopare”! La pronuncia è tutto! “Scapare” vuol dire “to escape” mentre “scopare” vuol dire… ehm... “to sweep” (o qualcosa di molto più piccante!).  Don’t confuse “scapare” with “scopare”! Pronunciation is everything1 “Scapare” means “to escape” while “scopare” means… ahem… “to sweep” (or something much spicier!). Visit the StudentessaMatta.com website to read a post about “Scopare” and “Scapare” #learnitalian #italianlanguage #italianimmersion #ItalianVocabulary
2026 Italian Language Small Group Immersion Progra 2026 Italian Language Small Group Immersion Programs Live the Language. Love the Culture. Speak like an Italian in Italy! Join me, Melissa Muldoon (@StudentessaMatta), in 2026 for one (or more!) unforgettable Matta Italian Language Immersion Programs — where learning Italian goes far beyond the classroom! Arezzo City – June 14–26, 2026 
Tuscan Villa Retreat – September 12–21, 2026 Florence – September 26–October 5, 2026 
Giostra del Saracino Festival – September 5–7, 2026
 Immerse yourself in Italian life with small-group programs that blend: 
• Morning Italian lessons with expert teachers
• Afternoon cultural adventures, cooking, wine tastings & art
• Authentic local experiences with new friends who love la bella lingua • Make 2026 the year you speak Italian with confidence and live your Italian dream! Space is limited — visit StudentessaMatta.com to reserve your spot today! #MattaLanguageImmersion #StudentessaMatta #LearnItalianInItaly #ItalianImmersion #ArezzoItaly #FlorenceItaly #Rigutino #GiostraDelSaracino #StudyAbroadItaly #LearnItalian
Meet Sofia, la Piccola Matta — a curious girl wh Meet Sofia, la Piccola Matta — a curious girl who, along with her best friend Ty and her trusty beagle Moka, goes on fun adventures while teaching Italian words, phrases, and grammar! Perfect for kids and adults beginning their Italian journey, “Sofia, la Piccola Matta Teaches Italian” by Melissa Muldoon makes learning a language colorful, creative, and joyful. Winner of the 2025 Readers Views Silver Award for Best Children’s Book! 
Available now on Amazon in both Print and Digital editions. Give the gift of Italian to someone you love — or treat yourself to a delightful start to la bella lingua! #SofiaLaPiccolaMatta #LearnItalian #ItalianForKids #ItalianForBeginners #LanguageLearningFun #MelissaMuldoon #StudentessaMatta #ItalianLanguage #ItalianCulture #BilingualBooks #ReadersViewsAward #ChildrensBook #KidsLearningItalian
Programma Linguistico 2026 di Matta & Italianme a Programma Linguistico 2026 di Matta & Italianme a firenze 2026 Matta ItalianME Florence Language Program: 10 Days / 9 Nights Language, Culture, and the Splendor of Florence's Renaissance Heritage Fall in Love with Florence—Matta Style!Join Melissa in enchanting Arezzo for 13 unforgettable days and 12 magical nights of Italian language, culture, and pure joy! #FlorenceItaly2026 #ItalianLanguageImmersion #LearnItalianInFlorence #MattaFlorenceProgram #StudyItalianAbroad http://www.studentessamatta.com/matta-florence-fall-2026-italian-immersion-program-italian-me/
Programma Linguistico giugno 2026 di Matta & Cultu Programma Linguistico giugno 2026 di Matta & Cultura Italiana 2026 June Matta ArezzoHistoric City Italian Program:13 Days / 12 Nights Language, Culture, and the Splendor of Arezzo's Jousting Festival Get ready to gallop into summer 2026—Matta-style! Join Melissa in enchanting Arezzo for 13 unforgettable days and 12 magical nights of Italian language, culture, and pure joy! #ArezzoItaly #CulturaItalianaArezzo #GiostraDelSaracino #ItalianAdventure #ItalianLanguageImmersion #LearnItalianInItaly #MattaArezzo2026 #studentessamatta #StudyAbroadItaly https://www.studentessamatta.com/2026-june-matta-arezzo-historic-city-italian-language-immersion-program/

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