Oxford 5000: 20 Words | Beginner | EP.8

Are you finding it hard to tackle the Oxford 5000 word list on your own? Welcome to Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.8. 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 20 Essential Words
- Episode: Ep.8
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.8 | 1 – 5
drama
a play for theater, television, or radio
We watched an exciting drama about life in ancient Rome.
qualification
a skill, degree, or experience needed for a particular job
You need a teaching qualification to work at that school.
size
how large or small something is
What size shoes do you wear?
concentrate
to focus all your attention on something
I can’t concentrate when it’s too noisy.
proper
correct or suitable for a particular situation
You should wear proper clothes for the interview.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.8 | 6 – 10
gift
something given to someone, usually on a special occasion
She gave me a beautiful gift for my birthday.
personal
relating to a particular person
Please don’t ask such personal questions.
belief
a strong feeling that something is true
Her belief in herself helped her overcome many challenges.
nearly
almost, but not completely
It’s nearly midnight, and I’m still working.
ceremony
a formal event held on a special occasion
The graduation ceremony will take place next week.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.8 | 11 – 15
annoy
to make someone feel slightly angry or irritated
Loud noises annoy me when I’m trying to study.
rare
not common or unusual
It’s rare to see such bright stars in the city.
surely
without doubt; certainly
You will surely succeed if you keep trying.
kilometer
a unit for measuring distance equal to 1,000 meters
The school is two kilometers away from my house.
novel
a long written story about imaginary characters and events
She spent the weekend reading a mystery novel.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.8 | 16 – 20
supermarket
a large store that sells food and household items
Let’s go to the supermarket to buy some groceries.
police
the people whose job is to keep order and stop crime
The police arrived quickly after the accident.
seventeen
the number 17
She will turn seventeen next month.
hers
something that belongs to her
That red bag is hers.
all
every person or thing in a group
All students must submit their assignments by Friday.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.8 | 21 – 21
all
the whole amount or extent of something
She spent all her money on books.