old school

1. (idiomatic)Now often old-school: characteristic of a method for accomplishing a task, a style, or a way of thinking that was employed in a former era, remembered either for its inferiority to the current method, or for its superiority over the new way.

   That teacher’s old-school methods aren’t effective. They’re just annoying.

   Man, I love that jacket; it’s so old school.

   oldschool

2. (idiomatic)Of or relating to a style of popular music regarded as more old-fashioned or traditional, or not following newer trends; specifically (often old skool), of or relating to hip-hop or rap music of the late 1970s and 1980s (or more recent music of this style) as contrasted with newer styles of such music.

3. (US, idiomatic)Chiefly in the form Old School: having conservative or traditional views on Christianity or politics.

1. Tom is a bit old school.

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2. My son is not old enough for school.

   deMein Sohn ist noch nicht alt genug für die Schule. — Trinkschokolade

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3. This is one of the oldest schools in Boston.

   ruЭто одна из старейших школ в Бостоне. — marafon

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4. Old school friends often try to keep in touch with one another.

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5. Tom is old school.

   deTom ist von der alten Schule. — Pfirsichbaeumchen

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