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Macchiaioli vs. Impressionists: Two 19th Century art movement… one famous and the other not so much!?

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L’ultima magia del Natale e una lezione che vale t

L’ultima magia del Natale e una lezione che vale tutto l’anno

The last magic of Christmas and a lesson for the whole year

La vecchietta — che non aveva tempo per i tre Magi, fermatisi davanti alla sua porta per chiederle dove potessero trovare il neonato, perché era troppo impegnata a tenere la casa pulita — li aveva cacciati via, costringendoli a proseguire da soli, senza alcun aiuto da parte sua.

The old woman — too busy cleaning her house to make time for the three Wise Men who stopped at her door asking where they could find the newborn — chased them away, forcing them to continue on alone, without any help from her.

Learn more about la Befana on the Studentessa Matta Website in the latest post!

Bella Befana a tutti!

#LaBefana #Epifania #ItalianTraditions #LearnItalian #StudentessaMatta ItalianCulture ItalianLanguage ItalianVocabulary ItalianHolidays

🇮🇹 Un consiglio dalla Matta 🇮🇹 Matta Italian Lan

🇮🇹 Un consiglio dalla Matta 🇮🇹

Matta Italian Language Tip!

Bussare, mandare via, cacciare via, accogliere:
quattro verbi, quattro scelte

KNOCK, SEND AWAY, CHASE AWAY, WELCOME:
FOUR VERBS, FOUR CHOICES

In Italian, bussare alla porta isn’t just a physical action — it’s often a metaphor. Something knocks when it asks for attention, time, or listening.

Bussare (a) → To knock — to ask to enter, literally or emotionally.

Qualcosa sta bussando alla tua porta.

Mandare via → To send someone away politely or neutrally.

Li ha mandati via senza spiegazioni.

Cacciare via → To chase someone away harshly.

Li ha cacciati via senza nemmeno ascoltarli.

Accogliere → To welcome, making space, not just opening a door.

Accogliere qualcuno significa fare posto, non solo aprire una porta.

La lingua italiana ci ricorda che ogni porta è una scelta: possiamo ignorare chi bussa, mandare via chi disturba, cacciare via ciò che ci infastidisce… oppure accogliere ciò che potrebbe cambiarci la vita.

The Italian language reminds us that every door is a choice: we can ignore who knocks, send away what disturbs us, chase off what annoys us… or welcome what could change our lives.

Find more Italian language learning tips on the http://StudentessaMatta.com website.

Read the latest post about the Befana!

#LaBefana #Epifania #ItalianTraditions #LearnItalian #StudentessaMatta ItalianCulture ItalianLanguage ItalianVocabulary ItalianHolidays

L’ultima magia del Natale e una lezione che vale t

L’ultima magia del Natale e una lezione che vale tutto l’anno

The last magic of Christmas and a lesson for the whole year

Quando la Befana bussa alla portaWhen La Befana Comes Knocking

La Befana arriva tra qualche giorno e con lei festeggiamo l’ultima festa del periodo natalizio — l’Epifania.La
#epifania #ItalianCulture #ItalianHolidays #italianlanguage #ItalianTraditions #Italianvocabulary #laBefana #LearnItalian #StudentessaMatta

https://www.studentessamatta.com/befana-epifania-epiphany-life-lesson-italian-christmas-witch/

Ancora Capodanno, ancora tradizioni italiane! In

Ancora Capodanno, ancora tradizioni italiane!

In Italia il nuovo anno si prende sul serio… ma con un bel po’ di superstizione e ironia
 Baci a mezzanotte? Obbligatori. 💋
  Bucato a Capodanno? Assolutamente NO. 🧺🚫
  Intimo rosso? Sempre sì

Se ti sei perso il post su come si festeggia davvero il Capodanno all’italiana, vai a leggere l’ultimo post su
Studentessa Matta 🇮🇹

E ora la domanda importante:
 Hai già fatto i tuoi buoni propositi per il 2026?

Che ne dici di imparare l’italiano in Italia, viverlo ogni giorno, parlarlo a tavola, per strada, con un caffè in mano…

Study Italian in Italy with me, Melissa
 Arezzo • Florence • Tuscan Villa Lingua, cultura, risate e vita vera italiana.

💥 Il miglior proposito? Fare qualcosa che ti rende felice. 😘

#CapodannoAllItaliana #TradizioniItaliane #BuoniPropositi #LearnItalianInItaly #StudentessaMatta VivereInItaliano ItalianLifestyle RedUnderwearTradition

Il conto alla rovescia a 2026 e le tradizioni ital

Il conto alla rovescia a 2026 e le tradizioni italiane

The countdown to 2026 and Italian traditions

Ciao cari amici.

Siamo arrivati alla fine dell’anno! Complimenti a tutti coloro che sono riusciti a sopravvivere agli alti e bassi del 2025 e ad arrivare al traguardo. Spero che ce ne siano stati più alti che bassi!We’ve reached the end of the year!
#capodanno #ItalianCulture #ItalianLanguageLearning #ItalianNewYear #Italiansuperstitions #ItalianTraditions #Italylovers #LearnItalian #lentils #StudentessaMatta

https://www.studentessamatta.com/italian-new-years-traditions-superstitions-lentils-red-underwear/

Live Italian. Speak Italian. Fall in love with Ita

Live Italian. Speak Italian. Fall in love with Italy.

The 2026 Matta Italian Language Immersion Programs are filling—and once spots are gone, they’re gone!

This isn’t just studying Italian. It’s living it—every morning, every conversation, every espresso, every laugh.

🇮🇹 Choose your Italian adventure:

June | Arezzo City Center Program
June 14–26, 2026
Live in the historic heart of Arezzo, study Italian in the mornings, and spend your afternoons exploring hidden corners, local traditions, and real-life Italian conversations.

September | Tuscan Villa Program
September 12–21, 2026
Immerse yourself in Italian surrounded by rolling hills, vineyard views, and the slow rhythm of Tuscan life—perfect for deep focus, connection, and inspiration.

September | Florence Program
September 26–October 5, 2026
Study Italian while living like a Florentine—language classes, art, history, food, and daily life woven together in one of Italy’s most iconic cities.

✔️ Small groups
✔️ Morning Italian classes
✔️ Cultural experiences designed to keep you speaking all day
✔️ Supportive, joyful learning—no pressure, just progress

Spots are filling now: Reserve your place today and give yourself something unforgettable to look forward to in 2026.

Learn more & sign up at http://StudentessaMatta.com

Learn better. Learn fun. Learn Italian—where it lives. 🇮🇹

📚🇮🇹 Join the Matta Italian January 2026 Book Club!

📚🇮🇹 Join the Matta Italian January 2026 Book Club!

This January, curl up with a dark, atmospheric Italian mystery and read

Set in 1930s Naples, this gripping novel blends crime, history, emotion, and unforgettable characters—perfect for Italian learners who love stories with depth and drama.

✨ Book club begins the 3rd week of January 2026 ✨ Small-group discussions (or private sessions available) ✨ Guided reading with cultural insight, vocabulary support & themes explained ✨ Improve your Italian while enjoying a truly Italian noir classic

Whether you’re reading Ricciardi for the first time or returning to his haunting world, this book club will help you read with confidence, curiosity, and pleasure.

👉 B and read Italian the Matta way!
 Learn more & sign up at Studentessa Matta 🇮🇹📖

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