Will university campuses be empty this fall? | Learn the English expression ‘holding pattern’

<p>Universities are in a uniquely difficult position preparing for classes after the pandemic. Some institutions have already announced that they will have a virtual fall semester, while others are making plans for socially distanced campuses. Regardless of the class format, all universities are preparing for a tough financial future. Plus, learn what it means to be in a “holding pattern.”</p> <p>Take your English to the next level with <a href= "https://www.plainenglish.com/learn-to-speak-english-with-more-confidence/"> Plain English Plus+</a>! Speak with more confidence, learn English vocabulary, and train your ear to listen at full speed. Members get access to a library of over 50 captioned video lessons, episode transcripts with translations, flashcards on Quizlet, a fast version of every new episode, and more! Learn more at <a href= "https://www.plainenglish.com/learn-to-speak-english-with-more-confidence/"> PlainEnglish.com/Plus</a>.</p> <p>See a full, free transcript and all episode resources for this episode at: <a href= "https://plainenglish.com/number/269">https://plainenglish.com/number/269</a></p> <p>Join our e-mail community for free English learning tips, extra vocabulary words, and links to English articles about your favorite Plain English topics. It’s free! Join at <a href= "https://www.plainenglish.com/mail/">PlainEnglish.com/Mail</a></p> <p>Aprende inglés gratis en línea con nuestro curso. Se habla a una velocidad lenta para que todos entiendan. ¡Aprende ingles con nosotros ahora! | Aprenda Inglês online grátis com o Plain English, a uma velocidade menor, para que todos possam entender.</p> <p>Contact: E-mail <a href= "mailto:jeff@plainenglish.com">jeff@plainenglish.com</a> | WhatsApp <a href="https://wa.me/13129678757">+1 312 967 8757</a> | Facebook <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/PlainEnglishPod">PlainEnglishPod</a> | Instagram <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/PlainEnglishPod">PlainEnglishPod</a> | Twitter <a href= "https://www.twitter.com/PlainEnglishPod">@PlainEnglishPod</a></p>