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I'm showing you Germany's best 00:00
university cities. Today, let's visit H 00:01
Highlebag. Founded in 1386, H Highleberg 00:03
University is the oldest university in 00:06
modern Germany and arguably the most 00:08
prestigious. Thanks to the university, 00:10
Hidlebeek is known for its cosmopolitan 00:12
and studentfriendly atmosphere. When you 00:14
are in Hidlebeck, you cannot skip this 00:16
castle. Helbear Castle is the most 00:18
famous building in the city and a 00:20
stunning mix of Gothic and Renaissance 00:22
architecture. Time for a sweet treat. 00:24
I'm going to try the Hlebe student cous 00:26
which translates into hidlebe student 00:28
kiss. This chocolate candy was invented 00:30
in the 19th century to give students 00:32
typically male a very charming way to 00:34
send a message to a beloved young lady. 00:36
So good. Last but not least, walk along 00:40
the famous philosophers's way. This is a 00:42
scenic path which provides you with the 00:44
best panoramic views of the city. In 00:46
which city would you like to study? 00:48

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I'm showing you Germany's best
university cities. Today, let's visit H
Highlebag. Founded in 1386, H Highleberg
University is the oldest university in
modern Germany and arguably the most
prestigious. Thanks to the university,
Hidlebeek is known for its cosmopolitan
and studentfriendly atmosphere. When you
are in Hidlebeck, you cannot skip this
castle. Helbear Castle is the most
famous building in the city and a
stunning mix of Gothic and Renaissance
architecture. Time for a sweet treat.
I'm going to try the Hlebe student cous
which translates into hidlebe student
kiss. This chocolate candy was invented
in the 19th century to give students
typically male a very charming way to
send a message to a beloved young lady.
So good. Last but not least, walk along
the famous philosophers's way. This is a
scenic path which provides you with the
best panoramic views of the city. In
which city would you like to study?

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Vocabulary Meanings

university

/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəti/

B2
  • noun
  • - an institution of higher education

city

/ˈsɪti/

A1
  • noun
  • - a large town that is the center of a region

visit

/ˈvɪzɪt/

A1
  • verb
  • - to go to a place to see it or someone
  • noun
  • - the act of going to see a place or person

founded

/ˈfaʊndɪd/

B1
  • verb
  • - started or established something

oldest

/ˈəʊldɪst/

A1
  • adjective
  • - having lived longer than most other things

prestigious

/prɛˈstɪdʒəs/

C1
  • adjective
  • - having high status or reputation

cosmopolitan

/ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtən/

B2
  • adjective
  • - familiar with and at ease in many different countries or cultures

atmosphere

/ˈætməsfɪə(r)/

B1
  • noun
  • - the feeling or mood in a place

castle

/ˈkɑːsl/

A2
  • noun
  • - a large building formerly occupied by a ruler or noble

famous

/ˈfeɪməs/

A1
  • adjective
  • - known by many people

building

/ˈbɪldɪŋ/

A1
  • noun
  • - a structure with walls and a roof

stunning

/ˈstʌnɪŋ/

B2
  • adjective
  • - extremely impressive or attractive

architecture

/ˈɑːkɪtektʃə(r)/

B2
  • noun
  • - the art or practice of designing and constructing buildings

sweet

/swiːt/

A1
  • adjective
  • - having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar

chocolate

/ˈtʃɒklət/

A1
  • noun
  • - a substance made from cacao seeds, used in making sweets

candy

/ˈkændi/

A2
  • noun
  • - sweet food made with sugar

invented

/ɪnˈventɪd/

A2
  • verb
  • - created or designed something new

student

/ˈstjuːdənt/

A1
  • noun
  • - a person who is studying at a school or university

charming

/ˈtʃɑːmɪŋ/

B1
  • adjective
  • - pleasing or delightful

message

/ˈmesɪdʒ/

A2
  • noun
  • - a verbal or written communication

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