Spring 2 Activities

Learn about International Coffee Hour, Culture and Language Exchange Program, and other UA activities by visiting the ELI & UA activities page.

Welcome Activity

Thursday, March 6, 12:00 pm, BB Comer 142

Come join us for the welcome activity to meet other ELI students and get to know the teachers. Pizza and drinks will be served.

Time/Place: 12:00 pm, 142 BB Comer

Sign up: None

Cost: Free

Number of students: No minimum or maximum

UA Softball Game vs. Florida State

Wednesday, March 19, 6:00 pm, UA

Time/Place: 6:00 pm, meet outside the ELI office at 5:30 pm

Sign up: Thursday, March 6 – Tuesday, March 18

Cost: Free with action card

Number of students: No minimum or maximum

Friday Seminar - Potluck of Words: Share and Learn English

Friday, March 21, 1:00 pm, BB Comer 109

A “potluck” is an American party where everyone brings food to share. In this seminar, we’ll share words instead! You’ll learn about potlucks in the U.S., like the foods people bring, and we’ll practice new English words to talk about your favorite dish. Bring your ideas, share with friends, and grow your English skills in one hour!

Time/Place: 1:00 pm, BB Comer 109

Sign up: None

Cost: Free

Number of students: No minimum or maximum

ELI students attending a baseball seminar

Friday Seminar - Baseball: America's Pastime

Friday, March 28, 1:00 pm, BB Comer 109

Learn the innings and outs of the greatest American sport, followed by going to a UA baseball game.

Time/Place: 1:00 pm, BB Comer 109

Sign up: None

Cost: Free

Number of students: No minimum or maximum

UA Baseball Game vs. Oklahoma

Friday, March 28, 6:00 pm, UA

Time/Place: 6:00 pm, meet outside of the ELI office at 5:30 pm

Sign up: Thursday, March 20 – Wednesday, March 26

Cost: Free with action card

Number of students: No minimum or maximum

Friday Seminar - Howdy, Y’all: Southern Words and Phrases

Friday, April 4, 1:00 pm, BB Comer 109

A discussion about words and phrases used in the U.S. South. This presentation will introduce Southern words/phrases, their meanings, and their pronunciations to show Southern culture through language.

Time/Place: 1:00 pm, BB Comer 109

Sign up: None

Cost: Free

Number of students: No minimum or maximum

Druid City Arts Festival

Friday, April 4, 5:00 pm, downtown Tuscaloosa

Time/Place: 5:00 pm, meet in the ELI office at 4:30 pm

Sign up: Thursday, March 27 – Wednesday, April 2

Cost: Free admission, bring money for food

Number of students: 5 minimum or 11 maximum

On Campus Scavenger Hunt

Tuesday, April 8, 2:30 pm, UA

Time/Place: 2:30 pm, meet in the ELI office at 2:15

Sign up: Tuesday, April 1 – Monday, April 7

Cost: Free

Number of students: No minimum or maximum

Friday Seminar - From Ghosting to Karen: Popular Slang

Friday, April 11, 1:00 pm, BB Comer 109

Come to this seminar to learn popular Gen Z slang words that university students use every day.

Time/Place: 1:00 pm, BB Comer 109

Sign up: None

Cost: Free

Number of students: No minimum or maximum

Magic Fest at Tuscaloosa Magnet School

Tuesday, April 15, 5:30 pm, Tuscaloosa Magnet School

Inspire elementary school children to learn more about your country and culture.

Time/Place: 5:30 pm, meet at the ELI office at 4:30

Sign up: April 7 – 10

Cost: Free

Number of students: No minimum or maximum

ELI Certificate Ceremony

Monday, April 28, 2:00 pm, 2100 Student Center

Come to the Spring 2 Certificate Ceremony to receive your attendance certificate and say good-bye to the students who are leaving the ELI. Also, you can enjoy some snacks and conversation.

Time/Place: 2:00 pm, 2100 Student Center

Sign up: None

Cost: Free

Number of students: No minimum or maximum

ELI Student Activities

Spring 2 Activities

Welcome Activity

UA Softball Game vs. Florida State

Friday Seminar - Potluck of Words: Share and Learn English

Friday Seminar - Baseball: America's Pastime

UA Baseball Game vs. Oklahoma

Friday Seminar - Howdy, Y’all: Southern Words and Phrases

Druid City Arts Festival

On Campus Scavenger Hunt

Friday Seminar - From Ghosting to Karen: Popular Slang

Magic Fest at Tuscaloosa Magnet School

ELI Certificate Ceremony