Oxford 5000: 50 Words | Beginner | EP.40
Are you finding it hard to tackle the Oxford 5000 word list on your own? Welcome to Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.40. 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.40
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.40 | 1 – 10
athlete
- : player. a person who plays sports very well.
- Buying expensive running shoes will not make you an athlete, but it is a good start!
truth
- : fact. the real information about something.
- Telling the truth is always the best way to build strong friendships.
smooth
- : flat. having a soft and even surface.
- My cat’s fur feels very smooth after a warm bath.
move
- : action. something you do to achieve a goal.
- Taking a short break when you feel tired is a very smart move.
forever
- : always. for all time without stopping.
- Waiting for your favorite pizza to arrive can feel like forever.
square
- : four-sided. a shape with four equal sides.
- Every side of a square is exactly the same length.
valley
- : low area. a low land between hills or mountains.
- The little house in the green valley looked like a peaceful home.
need
- : requirement. something you must have to live or work.
- Good sleep is a basic need for every hard-working person.
last
- : take time. to continue for a period of time.
- A good workout does not need to last for hours to be effective.
collection
- : set. a group of things gathered together.
- He showed us his impressive collection of retro video games.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.40 | 11 – 20
glass
- : container. a container used for drinking water or juice.
- Drinking a fresh glass of water in the morning gives you dynamic energy.
coffee
- : drink. a dark hot drink made from roasted beans.
- A warm cup of coffee can help you start a busy day with a smile.
path
- : trail. a small way for walking from one place to another.
- Small daily steps on the right path lead to great success over time.
fair
- : honest. treat everyone in an equal and right way.
- A good leader is always fair and treats every person with respect.
uncomfortable
- : uneasy. not feeling relaxed or physically comfortable.
- Wearing tight shoes on a long walk is a very uncomfortable choice.
certain
- : sure. feeling totally confident that something is true.
- I am certain that your hard work will bring great results.
certain
- : specific. used to refer to a particular thing without naming it.
- Certain small habits can change your whole life for the better.
careful
- : cautious. giving focus to avoid mistakes or danger.
- Be careful with your time because it is your most valuable asset.
insect
- : bug. a very small animal with six legs.
- A tiny insect walked across my desk while I was studying.
effective
- : useful. producing the results that you want.
- Walking every day is a simple but highly effective way to stay healthy.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.40 | 21 – 30
reading
- : study. the activity or habit of reading books.
- Daily reading is a great workout for your mind and imagination.
technical
- : complex. relating to practical skills or special methods.
- You do not need deep technical knowledge to start learning something new today.
here
- : present. in or at this place.
- The best time to start working on your dreams is right here and right now.
dress
- : clothes. a piece of clothing with a top and skirt together.
- She wore a simple blue dress to the sunny outdoor picnic.
especially
- : mainly. more than usual or more than others.
- I love quiet mornings, especially when the sun is just coming up.
vehicle
- : machine. a machine with engines or wheels used for transport.
- A bicycle is a great vehicle for short trips and daily exercise.
like
- : favorite. a thing or activity that you enjoy.
- We listed all our likes and dislikes before planning the weekend trip.
tube
- : pipe. a long hollow cylinder for carrying liquid or gas.
- Squeezing toothpaste from the end of the tube is a good daily practice.
ancient
- : old. belonging to a period of history long ago.
- Visiting ancient places reminds us how much history we can learn from.
seem
- : appear. to give the impression of being something.
- Big problems often seem much smaller after a good night of sleep.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.40 | 31 – 40
impressive
- : amazing. making you feel respect or admiration.
- Your continuous effort to practice English every day is truly impressive.
warning
- : alert. a statement telling someone that danger or trouble is near.
- A bright red light is a clear warning to stop your car immediately.
get
- : receive. to obtain, buy, or earn something.
- You will get better results if you keep practicing every single day.
account
- : profile. an agreement or arrangement to use a service.
- Creating a new email account takes only two minutes.
subway
- : train. an underground electric railroad system.
- Taking the subway is often faster than driving in heavy city traffic.
common
- : usual. happening often or found in many places.
- Making mistakes is a common and natural part of learning anything new.
avoid
- : stop. to stay away from a person, place, or situation.
- It is best to avoid eating heavy meals right before going to bed.
sister
- : relative. a girl or woman who has the same parents as you.
- My older sister always gives me the best advice when I need help.
invest
- : spend. to put money, time, or energy into something useful.
- When you invest time in yourself, the rewards last a lifetime.
kick
- : strike. an act of striking something with your foot.
- The player gave the ball a strong kick into the goal.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.40 | 41 – 50
bad
- : poor. not good in quality or condition.
- A bad day does not mean you have a bad life.
award
- : give. to give a prize or reward to someone.
- The school will award a special medal to the most helpful student.
except
- : but. not including a particular person or thing.
- Everyone was ready for the trip except my friend who was still sleeping.
blue
- : color. having the color of a clear sky.
- Looking up at the bright blue sky can quickly lower your stress.
charge
- : price. the amount of money you must pay for something.
- There is no extra charge for drinking extra water at this restaurant.
charge
- : ask pay. to ask an amount of money for a service or goods.
- Most public museums do not charge students for entry tickets.
course
- : class. a series of lessons or lectures in a subject.
- Taking an online English course is a great step toward your goal.
lady
- : woman. a polite or formal way to refer to a female.
- A kind old lady helped me find the right bus stop.
rise
- : go up. to move upward or increase in amount.
- The sun will rise tomorrow, giving you a brand-new chance to succeed.
zero
- : none. the number 0 or nothing at all.
- Starting from zero is not bad because you can build everything your way.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.40 | 51 – 51
connection
- : link. a relationship or link between two things or people.
- A strong internet connection helps you study from anywhere in the world.