Oxford 5000: 50 Words | Beginner | EP.19
Are you finding it hard to tackle the Oxford 5000 word list on your own? Welcome to Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.19. 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.19
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.19 | 1 – 10
bridge
- something that connects two different things
- A smile is the shortest bridge between two people.
bridge
- a structure built over a river or road
- Don’t burn the bridge behind you; you might need to go back someday.
drawing
- a picture made with a pencil, pen, or crayon
- Your drawing of a cat looks more like a happy potato, but I love it!
laboratory
- a room used for scientific research or experiments
- Scientists in the laboratory are trying to find a way to make chocolate healthy!
flag
- a piece of cloth with a special design used as a symbol of a country
- The flag was waving proudly in the wind during the national holiday.
attitude
- a way of thinking or feeling about someone or something
- Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.
incredible
- extremely good or amazing
- You have done an incredible job on this project; keep it up!
guess
- to try to give an answer when you are not certain
- If you guess my age correctly, I will buy you a delicious dinner!
guess
- an answer or opinion that is not certain
- Your first guess is often your heart speaking, so try to listen to it.
medicine
- something you take to feel better when you are sick
- Laughter is the best medicine for a tired soul.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.19 | 11 – 20
himself
- the same boy or man who is doing the action
- A man who believes in himself can achieve anything he sets his mind to.
player
- a person who plays a game or a sport
- To be a great player, you must first learn how to be a good teammate.
check
- a piece of paper that shows how much to pay at a restaurant
- “Could we have the check, please?” is a common way to ask for the bill.
check
- a mark that shows something is finished or correct
- Put a check in the box once you finish your homework.
confident
- feeling sure that you can do something well
- Be confident in who you are, because there is nobody else quite like you.
more
- a larger amount or number of things
- The more you practice, the easier speaking English will become.
intend
- to have a plan or purpose in mind
- I intend to make today the best day of my week.
battle
- a fight or a difficult struggle
- The hardest battle you will ever fight is the one against your own doubts.
location
- a particular place or position
- This cafe is the perfect location for a quiet talk and a hot cup of coffee.
despite
- without being affected by something; even though
- despite the challenges, she never lost her beautiful smile.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.19 | 21 – 30
engaged
- busy or deeply involved in something
- When you are fully engaged in what you love, time seems to fly by.
engaged
- having agreed to get married to someone
- They are so happy because they just got engaged last night!
plane
- a vehicle that flies in the sky
- I fell asleep on the plane before we even took off.
age
- how old someone is
- At my age, I know naps are a real talent.
compete
- to try to win against others
- You don’t have to compete with everyone—just improve a little each day.
shoe
- a covering for the foot
- If the shoe fits, wear it and be proud of who you are.
November
- the eleventh month of the year
- November is the perfect time to be thankful for everything we have.
related
- connected in some way or belonging to the same family
- Good results are usually related to the amount of effort you put in.
first
- the person or thing that comes before all others
- The first step is always the hardest, but it leads to great things.
woman
- an adult female human
- A strong woman can change the world with her kindness and wisdom.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.19 | 31 – 40
fly
- to move through the air using wings or an engine
- Time will fly by quickly when you are having fun with your friends.
fly
- a small insect with two wings
- I tried to catch the fly with my hands, but it was much faster than me!
turn
- to change direction
- Please turn left at the next corner.
turn
- a change in direction or a time when something changes
- The story took a surprising turn near the end.
exit
- a way out of a place
- The exit is on your right.
expert
- a person who knows a lot about something
- Ask an expert if you want a clear answer fast.
expert
- having a lot of skill or knowledge
- She gave an expert explanation that was easy to follow.
tired
- needing rest or sleep
- I’m tired, so I’m going to bed early tonight.
cloth
- material used to make clothes or cover things
- This cloth is so soft that I want to wrap my whole day in it.
lawyer
- a person who helps people with legal problems
- My lawyer explained everything slowly, so I didn’t panic.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.19 | 41 – 50
recipe
- instructions for making food
- I followed the recipe, but my cookies still disappeared mysteriously.
classroom
- a room where students learn
- Our classroom feels warmer when everyone is kind.
affect
- to change or influence something
- Stress can affect your sleep more than you expect.
missing
- not here; not found
- My phone is missing, but somehow it can still ring to annoy me.
brand
- the name of a company or product
- I trust this brand because it lasts a long time.
brand
- to give something a special name or image
- They tried to brand the café as a cozy place to study.
change
- to make something different
- If you don’t like the plan, you can change it.
change
- money you get back after paying
- I paid with a $20 bill and got $3 in change.
four
- the number 4
- I set my alarm for four, then remembered I love sleep.
need
- to require something
- I need a quiet place to focus.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.19 | 51 – 60
football
- a sport where teams try to score by moving a ball
- We watched football and cheered way too loudly.
lock
- to close something with a key or code
- Please lock the door when you leave.
lock
- a device that keeps something closed
- This lock needs a code, not a key.
request
- the act of asking for something politely
- The manager accepted my request for a day off next Friday.
singer
- a person who sings songs
- I’m a fantastic singer when I’m alone in the shower!
miss
- to fail to hit, catch, or reach something
- If you swing the bat too early, you will miss the ball.
miss
- to feel sad because you are not with someone
- I really miss my friends when I am away on a business trip.
description
- a statement that tells what someone or something is like
- The description of the missing bag was very clear and helpful.
at
- used to show a place or position
- I will meet you at the library so we can study together.
at
- used to show a specific time
- The party starts at seven o’clock, so please don’t be late!
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.19 | 61 – 62
twenty
- the number 20
- I can count to twenty easily, but I still forget where I put my keys.
worst
- of the poorest quality or most unpleasant
- I thought my singing was the worst, but then I heard my shower head screaming!