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Daniele Vallotto - Babbel Magazine

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Daniele Vallotto
Daniele is a big fan of the color orange, octopuses and antiquated words from Italian dialects. His principal pastime is searching for the perfect cacio e pepe (an Italian pasta dish).
Articles by Daniele
A Guide To The Most Important Italian Punctuation Marks

A Guide To The Most Important Italian Punctuation Marks

Don’t worry, Italian punctuation isn’t too different from English.
7 Famous Mistakes That Changed The Course Of History

7 Famous Mistakes That Changed The Course Of History

To err is human, but sometimes mistakes are so big that they end up making history.
The 20 Most Common Rhetorical Devices (With Examples)

The 20 Most Common Rhetorical Devices (With Examples)

If you want to learn the difference between synecdoche and metonymy, you’ve come to the right place.
12 Famous Misquotes That People Get Wrong All The Time

12 Famous Misquotes That People Get Wrong All The Time

Ipse dixit, but not really. Misattributed quotes appear everywhere on the internet. Here are just a few of the most common.
Tips And Tricks For Proper Italian Pronunciation

Tips And Tricks For Proper Italian Pronunciation

Here’s how to navigate your way around some of the trickiest Italian words.
Our Favorite Neapolitan Expressions And How To Use Them

Our Favorite Neapolitan Expressions And How To Use Them

Heading to Naples? Here’s a couple dozen phrases it might be useful to know.
Long Or Short: A Guide To Selecting The Right Pasta Shape

Long Or Short: A Guide To Selecting The Right Pasta Shape

Choosing the right pasta for your dish isn’t an art. It’s an exact science.
Names Of Rock Bands, Explained

Names Of Rock Bands, Explained

How to go from “The Tea Set” to “Pink Floyd” in a few simple steps.
30 Sicilian Expressions That We Love

30 Sicilian Expressions That We Love

And this list only names half of them.