UWM English Language Academy

The official account of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee English Language Academy. Come learn English in Milwaukee!

[UWM Planetarium @UWMPlanetarium]

Did you look outside last Wednesday night and see some strange lights in the sky? You're not alone. Jean Creighton, @UWM Planetarium director, explained the two bright lights – known as the #Jupiter and #Venus conjunction. https://t.co/1ehj5DrOxO #JupiterVenusConjunction

[English Idioms (now also on Threads!) @EnglishIdioms4U]

I'M AFRAID in this context means "I regret to say."

[UWM WRC @uwm_wrc]

Hello everyone! The WRC welcomes you back this fall semester!🍂
We are open from 9-5pm every weekday at room WG93 in the Union Station. Do come check it out! ♥️

[English Idioms (now also on Threads!) @EnglishIdioms4U]

SITTING PRETTY: in a very good position. We've already finished eight of the ten report sections, and we have three days left. We're sitting pretty!

[Visit Milwaukee @visitmilwaukee]

📅 This weekend's events in Milwaukee:

(9/9) Great Lakes Distillery Harvest Block Party
(9/9-10) Tosa Fest
(9/10) Taco Fest
(9/10) Silver City International Festival
(9/10) Village of Shorewood Feast
(9/10) Mexican Independence Day Festival

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[English Idioms (now also on Threads!) @EnglishIdioms4U]

LIKE PULLING TEETH: very difficult. I've got my classes picked out, but it's like pulling teeth to get all the signatures I need from the professors.

[English Idioms (now also on Threads!) @EnglishIdioms4U]

HAVE BEEF WITH: have an ongoing dispute with. Jakarta Post: <<It’s also not allowed to attack schools that you don’t have beef with,” Pacul explained.>>

[UWM UREC @uwmurec]

night games!

[UWM Student Union @UWMUnion]

Calling all Panthers planning to live off-campus next semester!! Check out the @UWMNHO's Rental process guide to help you through!
https://t.co/frdcjOsFid

[English Idioms (now also on Threads!) @EnglishIdioms4U]

MEET-CUTE: a charming encounter that leads to a romantic relationship. My wife and I didn't have a meet-cute; we just worked together. But we fell in love anyway.

[English Idioms (now also on Threads!) @EnglishIdioms4U]

PACKED TO THE GILLS: completely full, very crowded. You'll never get a table at that restaurant. It's been packed to the gills lately.

[UWM English Language Academy @UWMELA]

ELA is looking for UWM student volunteers who would like to help non-native English speaking students. Volunteers would help with group activities and immersion outside of the classroom. Use this link for more information: https://t.co/MmiDM4d8p2

[Judge Shelton @sheltonforjudge]

Here's what to expect when 3rd Street Market Hall opens on Friday https://t.co/5BX6TxjQNu

[UWM News @UWMNews]

#UWM associate professor named one of #Wisconsin’s 48 most influential Black #leaders via @madison_365
https://t.co/05J765SETI

[English Idioms (now also on Threads!) @EnglishIdioms4U]

SING SOMEONE'S PRAISES: enthusiastically give a positive evaluation. I was going to promote Jeannine for the open position. But we've had an outside applicant, and my friend is singing her praises.

[UWM English Language Academy @UWMELA]

Hey ELA students, check out the list Brooke Haley - Acting Director of the ELA created of fun things to do in MKE this winter! https://t.co/NynPnkuTqV

[Visit Milwaukee @visitmilwaukee]

Check out epic light displays while sipping on some holiday drinks and getting your family holiday photo. Don't forget to grab last-minute gifts from the Christmas market!

https://t.co/SBmetw4cFL

[Visit Milwaukee @visitmilwaukee]

Put a little razzle-dazzle in your evening by strolling through incredible displays weaved throughout @MilwDowntown!

Plan your walking route here: https://t.co/pB8K7WpJvW

[Learn English @EllaLanguage]

DRUNK 🇺🇸 slang

🍹tipsy
🍹pissed
🍹woozy
🍹buzzed
🍹wasted
🍹sloshed
🍹trashed
🍹sozzled
🍹smashed
🍹plastered
🍹destroyed
🍹sh*t-faced
🍹tanked-up
🍹hammered

#LearnEnglish #vocabulary #English

[UWM Student Union @UWMUnion]

If you are attending any gatherings this break, please remember to follow CDC guidelines. We want to keep our #Panthers safe and healthy ❤️

https://t.co/xuD5W18BpS