BraveSpeaking: S3C. Oxford - Cambridge Tour 1

ancient

Adjective in existence for a very long time

ancient
The bells of Oxford's ancient Magdalen Tower have been rung for 500 years!

architecture

Noun a method or style of building

architecture
This church is a magnificent example of gothic architecture.

be in a class of its own

Phrase to be much better than anyone or anything else

is in a class of its own
Oxford University started in 1167. It's been one of the world's best schools for 850 years and is in a class of its own.

building

Noun a structure with a roof and walls, such as a house, school, store, or factory

building
The Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford Engliand is a stunning building both inside and out.

historical background

Phrase past events related to something that exists now

historical background
If you read the historical background of St. Edmund Hall, you'll find the library where students study today used to be a church, built ~900 years ago!

population

Noun the number of people who live in a place

population
The population of Oxford is over 150,000. Many townspeople crowd the streets on Saturdays.

set up

Phrase establish something for a particular purpose

set up
The 12th century church of St Peter-in-the-East was closed in 1965 and set up as a college library in 1969-70.

sights

Noun famous or interesting places in a city, town, or other area

sights
We walked around the city all day looking at the sights.

tour

Noun an activity in which you go through a place in order to learn about it

tour
Young people are getting a tour of Oxford University so they can see if they would like to go there.

university

Noun a school that offers courses leading to a degree and where research is done

university
Many students at Oxford University have breakfast in a formal dining hall.