English Language
Learn more about the English language as well as how to navigate American slang. Guide to Austin lingo!
"Excuse Me?"
A phrase commonly used to politely ask for attention, ask someone to move so you may pass, interrupt a speaker, or disagree with a speaker.
"Hello, How Are You?"
A phrase commonly used to introduce yourself or greet one another. Greetings play an essential component in social and professional life
"Thank You!"
A polite expression used when acknowledging a gift, service, or compliment. It may even be used to accept or refuse an offer.
"Where is the Bathroom?"
A phrase used to locate the bathroom within various buildings. To politely ask this question, you may use the phrase "Excuse me," before it.
"Hook Em'!"
Chant an hand signal of the University of Texas at Austin. May be used to greet other students or used as a closing statement of a letter or story.
"The Drag"
The Drag is a nickname for a portion of guadalupe street that runs along the University of Texas at Austin campus. It has a variety of establishments such as restaurants and thrifting stores!
