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The mystery of Isabella de Medici: in her own words she explains how she died
Amazon Reader Review of Dreaming Sophia – this just in!
Florence through the eyes of an Artist – Dreaming Sophia 4-Day Author Fan Tour
Inside Scoop Radio Interview with Melissa Muldoon on Dreaming Sophia

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🇮🇹 Un consiglio dalla Matta 🇮🇹  Matta Italian Lang

🇮🇹 Un consiglio dalla Matta 🇮🇹  Matta Italian Language Tip!

Announcement! NEW SPRING 2026 Matta Book Club  is set to begin! Ricciardi returns.

READING 3rd Novel in the Maurizio de Giovanni Commissario Series: “Un posto di ognuno”

OGNUNO MEANS “EACH PERSON / EVERYONE” BUT WITH THE SENSE OF PEOPLE TAKEN ONE BY ONE, NOT “EVERYONE” AS ONE BIG GROUP. 
In the title Il posto di ognuno, the idea is: the place where each of us belongs — with a “to each their own” nuance—roles, boundaries, responsibilities… and in a mystery, sometimes secrets, too.

Ognuno ha il suo posto. = Everyone has their place. Ognuno per sé. = Each for themselves. A ciascuno il suo. = To each their own.

Matta practical tip: Try swapping ognuno with ciascuno in a sentence. Ciascuno often sounds a bit more literary/formal, while ognuno feels very natural and everyday.

Reading a novel (or listening to an audio version of the novel) in Italian is one of the most effective—and enjoyable—ways to improve your language skills. In the Matta Book Club, you won’t just read a gripping story; you’ll also have the chance to talk about it freely in a warm, intimate group, loosen your inhibitions, and practice speaking naturally.

#talianBookClub #CommissarioRicciardi #IlPostoDiOgnuno #MaurizioDeGiovanni #Italiano ImparareItaliano ItalianLearners GialloItaliano Audiolibro Napoli AnniTrenta studentessamatta

I’m sharing my three Matta Italian Language Progra

I’m sharing my three Matta Italian Language Programs for 2026, plus a special Giostra weekend in Arezzo.

1. Arezzo Matta Italian Language Program June 14–26, 2026  Two full weeks in beautiful Arezzo with Italian lessons and a rich schedule of cultural experiences. This is my classic immersion program for adults who want to speak more confidently and actually use Italian every day. 

2. Learn Italian in a Tuscan Villa September 12–21, 2026  Study Italian in a villa setting and slow down into the rhythm of Tuscany. Mornings for language, afternoons for unforgettable outings, local flavors, and that “I can’t believe this is real life” feeling. 

3. Matta Italian Language Program in Florence September 26–October 5, 2026  A full Florentine immersion with Italian classes and curated cultural adventures in the city. Perfect if you want art, history, daily life, and language practice all woven into one experience. 

4. Bonus: Weekend Matta Giostra del Saracino Program: September 5-7, 2026  Join me the first weekend in September for a short, high-energy cultural weekend centered on the Giostra del Saracino in Arezzo.

If you’ve been dreaming of Italy, this is your sign to stop saving it for “someday.” Reply “INFO” and tell me which dates you’re considering, and I’ll send details.

#studentessamatta #learnitalian #italianlanguage #italianimmersion #studyinitaly #italytrip #tuscany #arezzo #florence #firenze #visitarezzo #visitflorence #italianinitaly #italianlessons #languagelearning #adultlearners #italianstudyabroad #slowtravelitaly #tuscanvilla #giostradelsaracino

Il festival musicale italiano che ti insegna l’ita

Il festival musicale italiano che ti insegna l’italiano tra un ritornello e un “Ma dai!”

Italy's music festival that teaches you Italian between a chorus and a “Ma dai!”

Perché Sanremo “ferma l’Italia” (e ti insegna la lingua senza che te ne accorga)
Why Sanremo “stops Italy” (and
#Ariston #CulturaItaliana #FestivaldiSanremo #ImparareItaliano #ItalianoconlaMatta #LauraPausini #musicaitaliana #Sanremo2026 #Tormentoni

https://www.studentessamatta.com/sanremo-2026-laura-pausini-winners-iconic-moments/

Le avventure di Commissario Ricciardi continuano c

Le avventure di Commissario Ricciardi continuano con “Un posto di ognuno”

The adventures of Ricciardi in 1930's Naples continue with "Un posto di ognuno"

Continuiamo la saga di Ricciardi questa primavera 2026: Un giallo italiano “cozy-ish” per chi ama le lingue
Continue the Ricciardi saga with us this spring - A cozy-ish Italian crime read for language lovers

Il Matta Book Club torna ad aprile
#CommissarioRicciardi #ItalianBookClub #ItalianMystery #LaCondannadelSangue #LearnItalian #MattaBookClub #MauriziodeGiovanni

https://www.studentessamatta.com/matta-book-club-ricciardi-il-posto-di-ognuno-aprile-2026/

Italian grammar… but make it FUN! Meet “Sofia, la

Italian grammar… but make it FUN!

Meet “Sofia, la Piccola Matta Teaches Italian” by Melissa Muldoon

Storytime meets Italian class 🥰📖🇮🇹
 If you’ve been looking for a sweet, simple way to introduce Italian to the young (and young-at-heart)…
 A colorful, beginner-friendly book that makes Italian grammar feel like a game, not homework.

Inside you’ll find Italian basics explained in a friendly way—with colorful illustrations and bite-sized grammar that actually sticks!

Perfect for:
 kids learning their first Italian words adults who want a gentle refresher families learning together

Available on Amazon in print + digital
 #ItalianForBeginners #ItalianLearning #KidsBooks #LearnItalianWithMe #ItalianCulture LanguageLearning StudentessaMatta MelissaMuldoon ItalianBooks

Cappelli "Matti" che sfidano gravità, costumi che

Cappelli "Matti" che sfidano gravità, costumi che sfidano la logica: Carnevale è magia

Crazy hats that defy gravity, costumes that defy logic: Carnival is magic

Carnevale: sipario giù… ma la fantasia resta!
Carnival: curtain down… but the imagination stays!
#CarnivalItaly #confetti #ItalianCulture #ItalianVocabulary #ItalianWords #ItalyTravel #LearnItalian #MadHatter #Masks #studentessamatta #VeniceCarnival #Viareggio

https://www.studentessamatta.com/cappellaio-matto-carnevale-2026-italia-venezia-viareggio/

🇮🇹 Un consiglio dalla Matta 🇮🇹 Matta Italian Lang

🇮🇹 Un consiglio dalla Matta 🇮🇹 Matta Italian Language Tip!

Want to join my Matta Reading Passport Challenge and work toward a FREE 30-minute 1:1 Italian conversation/lesson with me (Melissa)?

✅ Step 1: Pick your posts (a piacere!)
Choose 10 Studentessa Matta blog posts—from this year or the archives.

There’s something for everyone: art, literature, grammar, idioms, food & wine, Italian cities, history, films, festivals, legends, motivation… you name it—La Matta has you covered. 😉

✅ Step 2: After each post, leave a comment (and publish it!)

Include:

One takeaway (something you learned or loved—grammar, idiom, culture, etc.)

One new word

One original sentence using that word (not copied from the post)

End with: Matta Reading Passaporto

✅ Step 3: When you finish 10 posts…

Submit your Passaporto and you’ll receive a FREE 30-minute 1:1 Meetup / Italian lesson
 For full details, visit the Studentessa Matta blog. Valid until June 1, 2026

🇮🇹 Matta Tip: “A piacere”

A piacere = as you like / of your choosing / whatever you prefer
 It’s one of those super Italian phrases that sounds natural and friendly.

You’ll see it a lot in:
 Freedom of choice: Scegli a piacere… (choose whatever you want)
 Food: sale/pepe/zucchero a piacere (salt/pepper/sugar to taste)
 ✅ Scegli 10 post a piacere. ✅ Puoi leggere i post in ordine… oppure a piacere. ✅ Aggiungi un emoji a piacere alla fine del commento. ✅ Puoi scrivere la frase in italiano o in inglese, a piacere.

Pronti al decollo? Passport ready… let’s go! 💛🇮🇹

#StudentessaMatta #MattaReadingPassport #LearnItalian #ItalianLanguage #ItalianConversation ItalianVocabulary ItalianGrammar ItalianIdioms ItalianCulture StudyItalian DailyItalian

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