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Sono Melissa la studentessa matta – the crazy student of Italian! In college I studied painting and Art History in Firenze. Now I am a graphic designer & illustrator in the San Francisco Bay area. 14 years ago I began to self-teach myself the Italian language. I started my journey to learn the language with grammar books I bought at a local bookstore. I then proceeded to find every means available to me to advance my comprehension of the language. 4 years ago I started to write a blog in Italian called "Diario di una studentessa matta". The Studentessa Matta blog is written in Italian to exercise & flex language skills. The blog explores all aspects of Italian culture & current events in a light and humorous way. Also featured are language learning tips, websites, videos & articles that are helpful to obtaining fluency.
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Maria Fusco
Italian
Oct 12, 2015
Grazie a te, è sempre piacevole con la studentessa matta! A presto
Silvia
Italian
Oct 8, 2015
Grazie Melissa, è stato un vero piacere parlare con te. Riesci pienamente a trasmettere il tuo amore e la tua passione per la lingua e la cultura italiana! Spero di rivederti presto!
Francesca Mazza
Italian
Oct 8, 2015
Melissa, grazie a te! Sono sempre felice dei nostri incontri. Spero di vederti presto! :)
Serena
Italian
Oct 6, 2015
Grazie Melissa! It was good chatting with you ;)
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    Ciao Bella! : The Origins And Use Of The Word “Ciao”
    "Ciao" is a commonly-used salutation in Italian that can be used in almost any situation. But where did this word originate from? What does it really mean? Find out! ...
    September 23, 2014
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    Learning Article : Ciao Bella! : The Origins And Use Of The Word “Ciao”

    Discuss the Article : Ciao Bella! : The Origins And Use Of The Word “Ciao”

    <a href='/article/257/ciao-bella-the-origins-and-use-of-the-word-ciao-studentessa-matta' target='_blank'>Ciao Bella! : The Origins And Use Of The Word “Ciao”</a>

    "Ciao" is a commonly-used salutation in Italian that can be used in almost any situation. But where did this word originate from? What does it really mean? Find out! ...

    September 23, 2014
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    Setting Sail For Fluency: How To Create Your Own Italian Language Immersion Experience At Home
    Have you ever experienced a time where you were all fired up to learn a new language, but lost enthusiasm after a few weeks of studying? La Studentessa Matta has some ideas to help you keep your learning boat afloat…
    September 9, 2014
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    Learning Article : Setting Sail For Fluency: How To Create Your Own Italian Language Immersion Experience At Home

    Discuss the Article : Setting Sail For Fluency: How To Create Your Own Italian Language Immersion Experience At Home

    <a href='/article/245/setting-sail-for-fluency-how-to-create-your-own-italian-language-immersion-experience-at-home-studentessa-matta' target='_blank'>Setting Sail For Fluency: How To Create Your Own Italian Language Immersion Experience At Home</a>

    Have you ever experienced a time where you were all fired up to learn a new language, but lost enthusiasm after a few weeks of studying? La Studentessa Matta has some ideas to help you keep your learning boat afloat…

    September 9, 2014
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  • Posted
    Learning Article : How I Learned To Be “Una Chiacchierona”: Finding The Keys To Conversation In Gubbio

    Discuss the Article : How I Learned To Be “Una Chiacchierona”: Finding The Keys To Conversation In Gubbio

    <a href='/article/228/how-i-learned-to-be-una-chiacchierona-finding-the-keys-to-conversation-in-gubbio-studentessa-matta' target='_blank'>How I Learned To Be “Una Chiacchierona”: Finding The Keys To Conversation In Gubbio</a>

    Take a tour with la studentessa matta into Italy, exploring the wonders of its rich culture and traditions. “Life is like a box of chocolates… you never know what you’re gonna get.” So is the opportunity to speak with an Italian… you never know where the experience will take you…

    August 27, 2014
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    How I Learned To Be “Una Chiacchierona”: Finding The Keys To Conversation In Gubbio
    Take a tour with la studentessa matta into Italy, exploring the wonders of its rich culture and traditions. “Life is like a box of chocolates… you never know what you’re gonna get.” So is the opportunity to speak with an Italian… you never know where the experience will take you…
    August 18, 2014
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    Language And Culture Go Hand-In-Hand
    Charlemagne once said that by learning another language, you gain another soul. Immerse yourself in the Italian culture: history, art, food, traditions, and even vacation spots! In this article by la studentessa matta, learners of the Italian language can take a deeper look into a day of life in Italy…
    August 12, 2014
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    Learning Article : Language And Culture Go Hand-In-Hand

    Discuss the Article : Language And Culture Go Hand-In-Hand

    <a href='/article/223/learn-a-language-gain-a-new-soul-language-and-culture-go-hand-in-hand-studentessa-matta' target='_blank'>Language And Culture Go Hand-In-Hand</a>

    Charlemagne once said that by learning another language, you gain another soul. Immerse yourself in the Italian culture: history, art, food, traditions, and even vacation spots! In this article by la studentessa matta, learners of the Italian language can take a deeper look into a day of life in Italy…

    August 12, 2014
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  • Corrected

    Un viaggio stressante per l'aeroporto

    Ciao. Oggi, sono andatA ALL'aeroporto con mia figlia che sta PER VOLARE in Germania per due settimana. Abbiamo sveglianto Stamattina ci siamo svegliati alle quattro e mezzo e SIAMO arrivatI ALL'aeroporto molto presto. Ma eravamo al terminalE 3 invece di AL terminalE 5. Mia figlia appena è arrivatA all'aereo giusto in tempo - con dieci minuti di anticipo (per risparmiare). Poi sono TORNATA a NOSTRA casa a Dorset e ho dormito per un'ora e mezzo.

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    April 5, 2014
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  • Answered
    Ciao, "vi si organizzavano" is an impersonal construction and "ben" is short for "bene" or "well" so you would translate the phrase: ....the shows were organized for well over 50,000 spectators. si comprano le scarpe (one buys the shoes) impersonal construction / ci si comprano le scarpe (one buys the shoes there) "vi" can also substitute for "ci" where as "ci" refers to "there" at least that is my understanding...:-)
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    April 5, 2014
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