EPISODE · Jun 30, 2022 · 22 MIN
#276 | Oxbridge: Why Two Universities Dominate Britain
from English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English · host Leonardo English
Despite only educating 1% of the population Oxford and Cambridge University have a tight grip over everything from UK politics to business.In this episode, we look at what life at Oxbridge is like, why graduates often go on to such powerful positions, and see what these two universities have been doing to improve access to disadvantaged children.Global rankings of Oxford & Cambridge universityInfluence and power of OxbridgeHow Oxbridge is divided (the "college" system)How much students at Oxbridge need to workThe most prestigious of the Oxbridge collegesChrist Church Oxford: the college that has produced 13 Prime MinistersTrinity College Cambridge: the college that has produced 34 Nobel prize winnersFamous alumni of OxbridgeWhy are graduates of Oxbridge so successful?Is access to Oxbridge fair?Private schools & OxbridgeGetting into Oxbridge vs. American universitiesThe Varsity Blues scandalCuriosities of Oxbridge: Harry Potter, a library with 13 million books, the head of Oliver Cromwell and a tortoise raceFull interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/oxbridge ---You might like:🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership 📧 Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية
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Despite only educating 1% of the population Oxford and Cambridge University have a tight grip over everything from UK politics to business. In this episode, we look at what life at Oxbridge is like, why graduates often go on to such powerful positions, and see what these two universities have been doing to improve access to disadvantaged children. Full transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/oxbridge
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