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“Reír con risa de conejo”- Spanish Idiom Meaning in English
What is an idiomatic expression anyway? It is a phrase that, when translated directly, doesn’t make sense in another language. For example “A dime a …
Pashto Dialect Coach Los Angeles – Avoid a “Homeland” situation
Looking for a Pashto Dialect Coach in Los Angeles? You’ve found the right place. Strømmen has worked on many film and TV shows over the …
“Hay Cuatro Gatos”- Spanish Idiom Translation
What does “Hay Cuatro Gatos” mean in English ? This expression directly translates as “There are four cats.” This Spanish idiom is used to say …
Spanish Mexican Slang: How to use “Madre”
We are back to mentando madres here on the Strommen blog (read below to see what that means!). Madre is a word that you hear …
Mexican Slang: What does Chingar mean
One of the most frequently used words in Mexican Slang is Chingar. Now, if you are a kid, or you are not comfortable with bad …
Best Italian Textbooks
So you want to learn Italian? Looking for the best Italian textbook? Strømmen is here to help. Many students use free options like duolingo or …
3 Fun Ways to say “Bye” in French
Why settle for “Goodbye” when you can casually say “later.” Instead of “see you next time” you might informally say, “see you.” Some of the …
What does Geil mean in German? + other German Slang
Why learn German slang first? We can’t all put in the time it takes to get 100% fluent in a new language. Many of us …
Free Certified Document Translation for Afghan Refugees (USCIS Certified)
WE KNEW WE COULD DO OUR PART TO HELP. At Strømmen, we knew we could do our part to help. So we decided to make …
“Echar agua al mar” – Spanish Idiom Meaning in English
What does “Echar agua al mar” mean in English? Before explaining the meaning of this expression, it is important to have a good understanding of what …
1000 Most Common Italian Words – Frequency Vocabulary using the 80/20 principle
Ciao a tutti! Looking to become more conversational and effectively tackle a lot of new vocabulary? Check out our post on the 1000 Most Common …
What does “Güey” mean in Mexican Spanish slang?
Do you know what Güey (pronounced Wey) means in Spanish? If not, read on… If you are interested in our Free English classes click here. …