5 Hot Spots of Oxford

1)      Christ Church College and meadow

Picture yourself, a nice sunny day soaking up the sunshine and the architectural wonder of Christ Church – one of Oxford’s most famous colleges.  Simply sublime.



2)      Ben’s Cookies

Picture yourself, hungry and pining for a bakery treat.  This is the place for you!  Conveniently located just under OISE Oxford.  Perfect for break time snacks.  This place is known by many to be one of the 7 wonders of the world.



3)      Port Meadow

Picture yourself lying amongst the grass with cows and horses in Oxford’s large open common land by the river Thames.  Bring a fishing rod, a dog and catch some cod (perhaps!).  A countryside idyll in Oxford city.



4)      Bodleian Library

Picture yourself as a young wizard learning the tricks of the trade with Oxford’s local hero Emma Watson.  Visit the Bodleian where you will be transported to a scene from JK Rowling’s famous magical books.



5)      OISE Oxford

Picture yourself learning English amongst fellow ambitious students from a team of experienced and dedicated English tutors.

It's not rocket science, it's just irritating!

1 - At the end of the day

2 - Fairly unique

3 - I personally

4 - At this moment in time

5 - With all due respect

6 - Absolutely

7 - It's a nightmare

8 - Shouldn't of

9 - 24/7

10 - It's not rocket science

These are all phrases listed by Oxford University as being extremely irritating. According to Mr Butterfield, an Oxford University researcher, and author of "Damp Squid", a book on the English language, named after the mistake of confusing a squid with a squib: "We grow tired of anything that is repeated too often – an anecdote, a joke, a mannerism – and the same seems to happen with some language." 

Are there phrases that really get on your nerves? If so, why do they rub you up the wrong way?

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