Oxford 5000: 50 Words | Beginner | EP.18
Are you finding it hard to tackle the Oxford 5000 word list on your own? Welcome to Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.18. These are the essential words you need for fluent communication. This series breaks them down step-by-step, categorized by difficulty level, to make your learning journey easier and more consistent.”
Today’s Learning Summary:
- Series: Oxford 5000 Vocabulary
- Level: Beginner (A1 – B1)
- Goal: Today’s 50 Essential Words
- Episode: Ep.18
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.18 | 1 – 10
little
- a small amount of something
- A little bit of patience can solve a lot of problems.
news
- information about important events that just happened
- No news is good news when you are waiting for a phone call from the doctor.
marry
- to become the husband or wife of someone
- I want to marry someone who likes to laugh as much as I do.
later
- happening at a time in the future or after now
- Don’t leave your work for later; doing it now will make you feel much better.
analysis
- a careful study of something to learn more about it
- A quick analysis of my wallet shows that I should stop buying so many snacks.
head
- the part of the body that has the eyes, ears, nose, and brain
- Keep your head up and stay positive even during tough times.
head
- the person who is the leader of a group or organization
- She is the head of the team and leads every meeting with a big smile.
process
- a set of steps to do something
- Learning English is a process, so small practice every day really helps.
piece
- a part of something larger
- Life is like a puzzle, and every happy memory is a beautiful piece of it.
tiny
- very small
- I wrote the password on a tiny note, and now I can’t find it.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.18 | 11 – 20
need
- to be necessary (often used to say something is not required)
- You need not worry about being perfect; just focus on doing your best.
admire
- to respect someone or something because you think they are good
- I really admire my friend because she keeps going even when things are hard.
embarrassed
- feeling shy or uncomfortable because of a mistake
- I felt embarrassed when I waved at someone who wasn’t waving at me.
waiter
- a person in a restaurant who brings you food and drinks
- The waiter smiled and said, “No rush—enjoy your meal.”
tip
- to give extra money to someone for their service
- It is nice to tip the waiter when they are very kind and helpful.
tip
- to move or tilt so that one side is higher than the other
- Be careful not to tip the table while people are drinking their hot coffee.
disease
- an illness that makes you feel sick
- Washing your hands often can help prevent disease.
running
- the sport or activity of moving fast on your feet
- I go running when my brain feels tired and I need fresh air.
therefore
- for that reason
- I forgot my umbrella; therefore, I got very wet.
will
- the strong ability to decide and keep trying
- You can improve if you have the will to practice a little each day.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.18 | 21 – 30
smoke
- the gray air from something burning
- The kitchen filled with smoke when I forgot the toast.
smoke
- to breathe in smoke from a cigarette or similar thing
- He decided to stop smokeing because he wanted to be healthier.
likely
- probably true or expected to happen
- If you practice every day, you are likely to improve quickly.
once
- when something happens at a specific time in the past or future
- Once you finish your homework, you can watch a movie.
almost
- very close to, but not completely
- I almost sent the message to the wrong person.
candidate
- a person being considered for a job or position
- She is a strong candidate for the team leader role.
code
- letters or numbers used to make a computer program work
- I typed the code carefully, but my phone still said, “Try again.”
fiction
- stories that are not real
- I like fiction because it lets me travel to new worlds without leaving home.
huge
- very big
- The pizza was huge, so we needed two hands to hold one slice.
ours
- belonging to my group (me and others)
- This seat is ours, but you can sit here with us.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.18 | 31 – 40
push
- to move something forward using your hands or force
- If the door won’t open, push it gently first.
what
- used to ask about something or to show surprise
- What time do you usually study English?
foreign
- from another country
- I tried a foreign snack, and it tasted surprisingly sweet.
totally
- completely
- I was totally sure I locked the door—until I checked again.
shelf
- a flat surface on a wall or in a cabinet for putting things on
- I put my English books on the top shelf so I can see them every day.
closet
- a small room or space for storing clothes
- My closet is so full that my jackets are fighting for space.
overseas
- in or to another country across the sea
- My family lives overseas, so we video call on weekends.
air
- the invisible gas around us that we breathe
- When you feel tired, open the window to let in some fresh air.
historical
- connected to events or people from the past
- Visiting historical places helps us understand how people lived long ago.
download
- to copy a file from the internet onto your phone or computer
- I downloaded the video, and now I can study English even without Wi-Fi.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.18 | 41 – 50
sudden
- happening quickly and unexpectedly
- A sudden noise made everyone look up.
western
- related to the West, especially Europe or North America
- He enjoys western movies and listens to American podcasts.
grass
- a green plant that covers the ground in gardens and parks
- The grass is always greener on the other side, but maybe it just needs more water.
driver
- a person who operates a vehicle like a car or a bus
- The bus driver is very friendly and always says “Good morning” to everyone.
mountain
- a very high and steep piece of land
- It may be a big mountain to climb, but the view from the top is always worth it.
soap
- a substance you use with water to wash things or yourself
- Always use soap to wash your hands before you eat a delicious meal.
exist
- to be real or to live in the world
- Beautiful things exist all around us if we just take the time to look.
express
- to show your feelings or ideas with words, actions, or art
- Some people express emotions through music instead of long talks.
love
- a strong feeling of caring about someone or something
- Her love for learning keeps her going on busy days.
love
- to like something or someone very much
- I love this app because it makes practice feel easy.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.18 | 51 – 54
narrow
- not wide; having little space
- The street was so narrow that two cars could not pass.
lot
- a large amount or number
- I learned a lot of new words this week.
song
- a piece of music with words
- This song gets stuck in my head every time I hear it.
material
- what something is made of
- This bag is made from a strong material, so it lasts a long time.