Florence is waiting for you! Join the 2025 September Matta Program
Firenze ti aspetta! Unisciti al programma Matta di settembre 2025
Florence is waiting for you! Join the 2025 September Matta Program Vieni con me a Firenze! Una settimana da sogno ti aspetta! Come with me to Florence! A dream week awaits you! Immagina di svegliarti in un accogliente appartamento nel cuore dell’Oltrarno, con il profumo del caffè nell’aria e le campane di Santo Spirito che suonano in lontananza. Ogni mattina attraverserai il Ponte Vecchio per raggiungere la bellissima scuola ItalianMe in Piazza Strozzi, dove studierai italiano circondato dalla bellezza rinascimentale. I pomeriggi? Saranno pieni di arte, vino, risate, cucina e tramonti mozzafiato sui tetti di Firenze! E non dimentichiamo gli aperitivi con nuovi amici, le passeggiate alla scoperta degli artigiani locali e i segreti dei Medici che scopriremo insieme. Il programma Matta a Firenze è più di un corso di lingua—è un’avventura per il cuore, la mente e lo spirito! Picture yourself waking up in a cozy apartment in the heart of the Oltrarno, with the smell of coffee in the air and the bells of Santo Spirito chiming in the distance. Each morning, you’ll cross the Ponte Vecchio to arrive at the stunning ItalianMe school in Piazza Strozzi, where you’ll study Italian surrounded by Renaissance beauty. Afternoons? They’re filled with art, wine, laughter, cooking, and sunsets over Florence’s rooftops! Let’s not forget aperitivo with new friends, artisan strolls, and uncovering Medici secrets. The Matta Florence Program is more than a language course—it’s an adventure for the heart, mind, and spirit!
Si sono liberati due posti! Vuoi unirti a noi? Two spots just opened up! Want to join us? A causa di circostanze impreviste—un intervento chirurgico in arrivo e un conflitto familiare—due dei nostri partecipanti hanno dovuto disdire la loro iscrizione. Anche se ci dispiace vederli andare, questo significa che tu hai ora l’opportunità di prendere il loro posto! Se il tuo cuore batte per Firenze, se desideri migliorare il tuo italiano e vivere la città come un vero local, questa è la tua occasione d’oro. Due to unexpected circumstances—an upcoming surgery and a family conflict—two of our participants have had to cancel. While we’ll miss them, it means you now have the opportunity to take their place! If your heart beats for Florence, if you want to improve your Italian and live the city like a true local, this is your golden opportunity.
September 2025 Matta & ItalianMe Language Program
DATES: September 20 - 29, 2025 WHERE: Florence, Italy Maximum 8 participants PRICE: $4,750 Couples and Solo Travelers All Welcome! Secure Your Place with a $550 Deposit
Studia italiano con noi nel cuore di Firenze Study Italian with us in the heart of Florence Dal 20 al 29 settembre 2025, ci incontreremo a Firenze per una settimana indimenticabile con lezioni di italiano ogni mattina presso la scuola ItalianMe, situata in Piazza Strozzi, diretta dalla bravissima Nadia Bruno. From September 20–29, 2025, we’ll meet in Florence for an unforgettable week of Italian lessons each morning at ItalianMe Language School, located in Piazza Strozzi and directed by the wonderful Nadia Bruno. Ogni partecipante avrà il proprio appartamento nel quartiere autentico dell’Oltrarno, vicino a Palazzo Pitti e Piazza Santo Spirito. La scuola è solo a pochi passi, attraversando il suggestivo Ponte Vecchio! Each participant will have their own apartment in the authentic Oltrarno district, near Pitti Palace and Piazza Santo Spirito. The school is just a short stroll across the iconic Ponte Vecchio!
Italiano, cultura e tanto divertimento! Italian, culture, and so much fun! Al pomeriggio, continueremo a praticare l’italiano esplorando insieme la città. Tra le attività: In the afternoons, we’ll continue practicing Italian while exploring the city together. Activities include: Guided tour of the Uffizi Visit to the Church of Santa Croce Wine tastings Cooking class Medici walking tour Artisan workshop walk Group dinners and aperitivo time—including one on a rooftop with a stunning view! Free time to experience the city your way
I Matta Alumni ritornano! Matta Alumni keep coming back! Tre partecipanti sono già veterani dei programmi Matta—uno ha partecipato due volte, e due addirittura quattro volte! Questo ti dice tutto, no? Three of this year’s participants are proud Matta Alumni—one has joined twice, and two of them four times! That says it all, doesn’t it?
Parliamone! Vuoi saperne di più? Let’s talk! Want to learn more? Unisciti a noi a Firenze per un’avventura linguistica indimenticabile! Sarà un’esperienza che ti trasformerà, linguisticamente e culturalmente. Join us in Florence for an unforgettable language adventure! It will be an experience that will transform you—linguistically and culturally. Se sei interessato, contattami! Possiamo organizzare una chiamata su Zoom per discutere tutti i dettagli. Se vuoi, possiamo anche fare un po’ di conversazione in italiano prima della partenza! If you're interested, reach out! I’m happy to set up a Zoom call to chat about the program. If you'd like, we can even brush up your Italian before the trip! Ti aspetto a braccia aperte nella bellissima Firenze! Scrivimi oggi stesso! I’ll be waiting with open arms in beautiful Florence! Write me today! 🇮🇹 Un consiglio dalla Matta 🇮🇹 Matta Italian Language Tip!
Conosci questo modo di dire? “Attraversare il ponte quando ci si arriva.” When crossing Ponte Vecchio, try this idiom: “Attraversare il ponte quando ci si arriva.” It means “Don’t cross the bridge until you come to it.” But in our case… let’s do it now and head to school! Travel with Melissa and learn Italian in Italy! View the current Italian language and culture immersion programs. Ecco alcuni commenti di partecipanti ai miei viaggi recenti. Here are a few comments from participants of my recent trips. "Melissa organized a wonderful trip to Arezzo. The accommodations were great! Our B&B was well located, and Barbara and her father were lovely hosts who went out of their way to make us comfortable. The language school was excellent: Paola, the director, has an amazing staff. I loved the daily classes taught by fun and engaging teachers. Melissa planned interesting activities and fantastic meals. We were never hungry! Bravo Melissa and thank you for an unforgettable trip!" – Jeannene M. (Arezzo 2017) "I enjoyed and got a lot out of my two weeks in Melissa's program in Arezzo. It was a good mix of planned activities, classroom learning, and free time. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced, there's something here for everyone. Enjoy!" – Geoffrey C. (Arezzo 2017) "I had an absolutely fantastic time in Arezzo! Every day was special. The 4-hour classes were fun and never boring. Paola is a great teacher who knows how to get beginners interacting with the language. Every afternoon held something special: a market stroll, a visit to a local jeweler, a cooking class and dinner, a visit to the cathedral, or the famous Joust. Plus, the instructors shared fascinating and enriching details. Our group of 8 was perfect: we connected and had so much fun, especially enjoying great Italian food and wine together. This is the experience for anyone who loves ITALY and wants to learn more about its language, culture, food, and art history!" – Patty C. (Arezzo 2017) "My husband Art and I were two of the lucky participants. If I had to pick a highlight, it would certainly be the people! Our group, our teachers, our guides... Of course, the venues were wonderful, and the hotel was inviting, beautiful, and perfectly located. The school was engaging and enthralling: the location, teachers, and methods were a delightful surprise. And then there's Lucca, a hidden gem. An unexpected taste of Tuscany without the overwhelming summer tourist crowds. The food was exquisite, the streets charming, the history captivating, and the medieval wall, turned park, helped us work off all the amazing food! Melissa is the key to this success: the perfect hostess with boundless energy, contagious enthusiasm, and great attention to detail. Thank you, Melissa, for an amazing experience!" – Micaela R. (Lucca 2017) Read the full article