Oxford 5000: 50 Words | Beginner | EP.42
Are you finding it hard to tackle the Oxford 5000 word list on your own? Welcome to Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.42. 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.42
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.42 | 1 – 10
plan
- : idea. a set of decisions about how to do something in the future.
- A good plan today is better than a perfect idea tomorrow.
viewer
- : watcher. a person who watches a show or video.
- Every viewer of your video will learn something useful today.
beautiful
- : pretty. very attractive or pleasant to look at.
- Take time to look around and enjoy the beautiful world around you.
notice
- : see. to see or become aware of something.
- I didn’t notice that my shirt was inside out until I got to work!
sea
- : ocean. a large body of salty water.
- A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor, so embrace life’s challenges.
shout
- : yell. to speak or call out in a very loud voice.
- You don’t need to shout; I’m sitting right next to you!
goodbye
- : farewell. a word said when leaving or parting.
- Saying goodbye to bad habits is the first step toward a great future.
hear
- : listen. to receive sound with your ears.
- Did you hear the news about our favorite band coming to town?
overseas
- : abroad. in or to a foreign country across the sea.
- Traveling overseas will open your mind to many different cultures and ways of life.
opportunity
- : chance. a good time or situation to do something.
- Every mistake in life is just another opportunity to learn and grow.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.42 | 11 – 20
system
- : method. a set of connected things or rules working together.
- I finally organized my desk, and now my new filing system actually works!
photography
- : picture-taking. the art or job of taking photos.
- Good photography is not about the camera; it is about how you see the world.
fire
- : flames. hot light and heat produced when something burns.
- We sat around the warm camp fire and told funny stories all night.
mainly
- : mostly. usually or more than anything else.
- I go to the gym every day, but mainly just to use the massage chairs.
version
- : form. a particular form of something that is different from other forms.
- Always try to be the best version of yourself, not a copy of someone else.
application
- : app. a computer program designed for a specific purpose.
- I downloaded a new meditation application on my phone, but I keep falling asleep.
application
- : form. an official written request for a job or school.
- Fill out the job application carefully, and believe in your skills.
flight
- : trip. a journey made by flying in an airplane.
- I fell asleep during the whole six-hour flight and missed all the snacks!
soup
- : broth. a liquid food made by cooking meat, fish, or vegetables in water.
- A warm bowl of chicken soup is the best medicine when you feel down.
direct
- : guide. to show someone the way or tell them what to do.
- Can you direct me to the nearest coffee shop before my brain stops working?
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.42 | 21 – 30
direct
- : straight. going straight to a place without stopping.
- Is there a direct train from here to downtown, or do I need to transfer?
comfortable
- : cozy. making you feel relaxed and free from pain.
- Step out of your comfortable zone, because that is where real growth begins.
wrong
- : incorrect. not true, correct, or right.
- It is never wrong to admit a mistake and try again with a better attitude.
approximately
- : about. close to a particular number or time, but not exact.
- The pizza delivery should arrive in approximately twenty minutes.
tea
- : drink. a hot or cold drink made by soaking dried leaves in water.
- A quiet cup of green tea can calm your busy mind after a long day.
juice
- : drink. the liquid that comes from fruits or vegetables.
- I bought a fresh bottle of orange juice to boost my morning energy.
leave
- : go. to go away from a person or place.
- Do not leave your dreams behind just because the path looks difficult.
edge
- : border. the outer point, side, or limit of something.
- Living on the edge can be exciting, but do not forget to look before you jump!
fruit
- : food. sweet food from a plant or tree.
- Eating fresh fruit every morning gives you great energy for the day.
monkey
- : animal. an active animal with a tail.
- My little brother climbed the sofa like a playful monkey.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.42 | 31 – 40
invention
- : creation. a new thing made by someone.
- Every great invention starts with a small, creative idea.
fold
- : bend. to bend paper or cloth over itself.
- Can you please help me fold the clean laundry?
speech
- : talk. a formal talk given to a group of people.
- Take a deep breath before you give your speech, and you will do great.
poster
- : picture. a large printed picture or notice on a wall.
- I hung an inspiring poster on my wall to stay motivated every day.
symbol
- : sign. a shape or picture with a special meaning.
- A smile is a universal symbol of kindness that anyone can understand.
secondary
- : extra. less important than the main thing.
- Success is great, but your health is never a secondary priority.
climate
- : weather. regular weather conditions of a place.
- A warm and sunny climate always puts me in a better mood.
cheat
- : trick. to act unfairly to win or get an advantage.
- Don’t cheat in games because true confidence comes from honest effort.
box
- : container. a container with flat sides for holding things.
- I opened the package box and found a surprise gift from my friend.
red
- : colorful. having the bright color of blood or strawberries.
- She wore a bright red coat so everyone could see her in the crowd.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.42 | 41 – 50
wet
- : watery. covered with water or another liquid.
- Don’t forget your umbrella today, or you will get completely wet.
horrible
- : bad. very unpleasant or shocking.
- I had a horrible dream last night, but a good cup of coffee fixed my day.
hungry
- : starving. wanting or needing food.
- I am so hungry right now that I could eat an entire pizza by myself.
sweater
- : jumper. a warm piece of clothing made of wool or cotton.
- Put on a cozy sweater before you go out into the cold wind.
annoying
- : irritating. making someone feel a little angry or impatient.
- That loud tapping noise is getting really annoying while I try to study.
spring
- : season. the time of year between winter and summer.
- Flowers begin to bloom and the air gets warm in early spring.
spoon
- : tool. an eating tool with a small round bowl and a handle.
- She used a small spoon to add honey to her hot tea.
adjective
- : descriptor. a word that describes a person, place, or thing.
- Using a colorful adjective can make your writing much more fun to read.
music
- : song. pleasant sounds made by instruments or voices.
- Listening to relaxing music after a busy day is a great way to recharge.
possession
- : belonging. something that you own.
- His vintage guitar is his most prized possession in the whole house.