Texas Global English Language Center

“My advisor helped me learn the ropes during my first semester.”

This idiom comes from sailing. New sailors had to be taught how to use the many ropes on a ship. Today, “learn the ropes” means learning something new. 🪢

Join ISSS in the Global Lounge for a FIFA World Cup watch party with pizza, friends, and plenty of excitement.

Many words sound the same in English but have different meanings. "Sea" means the ocean, and "see" means to look at something. 🌊

Learn about the history, traditions, and Austin community celebrations connected the important summer holidays Juneteenth and the Fourth of July: https://utx.global/4ozyPvJ

Take a break and celebrate midterm with tacos! Join us for Taco Lunch to relax, enjoy lunch, and spend time with other ELC students.

Taking care of your health is an important part of student life at UT Austin 💙🤘

Learn about Healthyhorns resources available to ELC students, including medical care through UHS, counseling and mental health support, wellness programs, nutrition services, crisis resources, and more.

Whether you need support with stress, physical health, or building healthy habits, UT has resources to help you succeed. Read more in our blog: https://utx.global/3RY8pYE

“I only eat dessert for breakfast once in a blue moon.”

The phrase is connected to the rare idea of a “blue moon.” Older uses of “blue moon” described something unusual or unlikely, and over time the phrase came to mean something that does not happen often. Today, many people connect it to the rare occurrence of an extra full moon in a season or calendar month. 🌙

Cool off with ISSS at Summer Soda Hour! Stop by the Global Lounge to try a fun soda or ice cream float. Grab a drink to go, or stay and meet other international students and scholars at UT.

From Seoul to Austin, Jeewon Kim came to UT Austin with her husband, who began a Ph.D. program here. Through the English Language Center, she found more than English practice; she found new ways to connect, explore campus, and speak with less fear.

“The program itself was worth it not only for learning English, but also for learning about U.S. culture,” Jeewon said.

After completing her courses, she hopes to communicate more easily with researchers working in her field. 🤘🌎