Oxford 5000: 50 Words | Beginner | EP.11
Are you finding it hard to tackle the Oxford 5000 word list on your own? Welcome to Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.11. 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.11
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.11 | 1 – 5
spoken
expressed in words; said out loud
Her spoken English improved once she stopped being afraid of mistakes.
direction
the way or path that someone or something moves or faces
He walked in the wrong direction and still pretended he knew the way.
immigrant
a person who moves to another country to live there permanently
Every immigrant carries both dreams for the future and memories of home.
decision
a choice you make after thinking about different options
Making no decision is still a decision—just not always the best one.
table
a piece of furniture with a flat top used for eating, working, or putting things on
She spread all her notes across the table like a tiny office boss.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.11 | 6 – 10
agreement
a shared understanding or promise between two or more people
Their agreement to go on a diet lasted exactly until someone mentioned pizza.
text
the written words in a book, article, or message
She sent a text to say hello and ended up chatting for an hour.
graduate
to finish a course of study and receive a diploma or degree
She will graduate next month and still has no idea what to do with her life.
graduate
a person who has finished a course of study, especially at a school or university
At the party, every graduate proudly wore a big smile and a small panic about the future.
mad
very angry or upset
She got so mad when her phone died right before the perfect photo moment.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.11 | 11 – 15
be
to exist or live
Sometimes the hardest thing in life is just to be yourself.
unpleasant
not nice or enjoyable
Waking up early on a cold Monday morning is an unpleasant experience for almost everyone.
provide
to give or supply something that is needed
Good friends provide laughter, advice, and sometimes free food.
understand
to know what something means or why it happens
I didn’t understand the joke, but I laughed anyway to be polite.
cost
the amount of money needed to buy or do something
The cost of happiness is often just a good night’s sleep.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.11 | 16 – 20
cost
to require a particular amount of money or effort
That mistake cost him his weekend because he had to redo everything.
energy
the power or strength to do things
She drank some coffee and suddenly had enough energy to clean the whole house.
attractive
pleasant to look at or appealing in some way
Confidence can make anyone more attractive than perfect makeup ever could.
beef
the meat that comes from a cow
She ordered a beef burger but got more lettuce than meat.
side
a position or part of something that is not in the middle
She took the sunny side of the street—both literally and in life.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.11 | 21 – 25
meanwhile
at the same time but in a different place or situation
She was studying hard for her exam; meanwhile, her cat was sleeping on the notes.
gun
a weapon that shoots bullets
In old action movies, every hero seems to solve problems with a gun.
light
the brightness from the sun, a lamp, or something that makes things visible
The morning light made even the messy room look peaceful.
throat
the part of the neck inside your body that connects your mouth to your stomach and lungs
She drank warm tea to soothe her sore throat.
actress
a woman who performs in plays, movies, or TV shows
The actress forgot her line but turned the mistake into a perfect joke.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.11 | 26 – 30
environment
the natural world or the surroundings where people or animals live
A clean environment starts with small habits, like picking up one piece of trash.
similar
almost the same as something else
Her handwriting looks similar to her brother’s—both are impossible to read.
retired
no longer working, usually after having worked for many years
My grandpa says he’s retired, but he’s busier than ever fixing things for everyone.
dance
to move your body to music
She loves to dance in her kitchen when nobody’s watching.
nature
the physical world including plants, animals, and landscapes
Spending time in nature helps me forget about my phone for a while.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.11 | 31 – 35
upon
on or immediately after something
She smiled upon hearing her name called for the award.
trick
to deceive or fool someone
Don’t let the ad trick you into buying something you don’t need.
earn
to get money or reward by working or doing something
She worked hard to earn enough money for her first trip abroad.
stone
a hard, solid material found in the ground or used for building
He skipped a stone across the lake and counted five perfect jumps.
false
not true; wrong or fake
He gave a false excuse, but everyone knew he just overslept.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.11 | 36 – 40
soccer
a game played by two teams who try to kick a ball into the other team’s goal
Every Saturday, kids fill the park to play soccer until sunset.
dictionary
a book or online list that gives the meanings of words
When she first moved abroad, her dictionary was her best friend.
moon
the round object that moves around the Earth and shines at night
They sat on the roof, watching the full moon rise above the city.
wheel
a round object that helps something move by turning
He learned to ride a bike the day he stopped fearing the wheel.
then
at that time; after that moment
Finish your homework first, and then you can watch your favorite show.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.11 | 41 – 45
go
to move or travel from one place to another
Let’s go for a walk before we change our minds again.
various
of different kinds; not all the same
She tried various ways to wake up early, but her bed always won.
user
a person who uses something, especially a computer or service
Each user has their own way of forgetting their password.
building
a structure with walls and a roof, such as a house or school
The new building looked so shiny that even the pigeons seemed impressed.
responsibility
something you have to do or take care of
Being an adult means your responsibility list grows faster than your weekend plans.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.11 | 46 – 48
coast
the land next to or near the sea
We sat on the coast, watching the waves race each other to the shore.
can
a metal container used to hold food or drink
She opened a can of soup and called it “homemade dinner.”
indicate
to show or point out something
The blinking light indicates that your phone needs to be charged.