Oxford 5000: 50 Words | Beginner | EP.9

Are you finding it hard to tackle the Oxford 5000 word list on your own? Welcome to Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.9. 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.9
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.9 | 1 – 5
general
common or widespread; not specific
He gave a general overview of the project before explaining the details.
experience
to go through or live through something
She wants to experience life in another country before settling down.
punishment
a penalty given for doing something wrong
The student received a punishment for breaking the school rules.
platform
a raised area for people to stand on, or a base for technology or ideas
The speaker stood on the platform and began the presentation.
competitor
a person or company that takes part in a competition
Our main competitor released a new product last week.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.9 | 6 – 10
yet
up to now; still; even though
She hasn’t finished her homework yet.
apple
a round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin
He picked a ripe apple from the tree.
or
used to connect different possibilities or choices
Would you like tea or coffee?
photographer
a person who takes photographs, especially as a job
The photographer captured a beautiful sunset over the city.
software
the programs used by a computer or device
You need to update the software to fix the error.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.9 | 11 – 15
conference
a large formal meeting for discussion or exchange of ideas
She is attending an international conference on marketing.
identity
who someone is; the name or characteristics that make a person or group unique
He showed his passport to prove his identity.
exam
a formal test of knowledge or ability
I have a math exam tomorrow morning.
cupboard
a piece of furniture with doors for storing things
She put the clean dishes back into the cupboard.
everyday
ordinary or usual; happening or used daily
Learning new words should be part of your everyday routine.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.9 | 16 – 20
excited
feeling very happy and enthusiastic
She was excited about her first day at the new school.
convince
to make someone believe or agree with something
He tried to convince his parents to let him study abroad.
next to
beside; very close to someone or something
She sat next to her best friend during the movie.
its
belonging to or connected with something that is not a person
The cat licked its paws after eating.
light
not heavy; easy to lift or carry
This suitcase is very light compared to the others.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.9 | 21 – 25
error
a mistake
He found an error in the report and corrected it.
poet
a person who writes poems
The poet read her latest work to the audience.
spot
a particular place or small area
This is a great spot for taking photos of the sunset.
cousin
the child of your uncle or aunt
My cousin lives in New York and studies art.
discount
a reduction in the usual price of something
The store is offering a 20% discount on all shoes.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.9 | 26 – 30
student
a person who is studying at a school or university
Each student must submit the project by Friday.
than
used when comparing two things
This book is more interesting than the one I read yesterday.
click
to press a button on a computer mouse or similar device
Please click the link to open the document.
click
a short, sharp sound made when two hard objects touch
There was a loud click as the door locked automatically.
a small bag sewn into clothing for carrying things
He put his phone in his pocket before leaving the house.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.9 | 31 – 35
north
the direction opposite to the south
They traveled to the north to see the mountains.
north
located in or toward the north
Canada is a north country with cold winters.
north
toward the north direction
The birds flew north as winter approached.
street
a public road in a city or town
Their new house is on Maple Street.
anyway
used to change or return to a main topic; in any case
It started to rain, but we went out anyway.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.9 | 36 – 40
examine
to look at something carefully to understand it better
The doctor will examine your throat and ears.
response
an answer or reaction to something
Her response to the email was quick and polite.
arrive
to reach a place
We will arrive at the airport at 8 a.m.
receive
to get something that is given or sent
She was happy to receive a birthday card from her friend.
hit
to touch something quickly and forcefully
He accidentally hit his hand on the wall.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.9 | 41 – 45
hit
a successful or popular thing, especially a song or movie
The new movie was a big hit around the world.
friendship
a close and trusting relationship between people
Their friendship grew stronger over the years.
following
the people who admire or support someone or something
The singer has a large following on social media.
instructor
a person who teaches or trains others
The instructor explained the safety rules before the class began.
suit
a set of clothes made of the same fabric, worn together
He wore a black suit to the interview.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.9 | 46 – 50
five
the number 5
There are five apples on the kitchen table.
fixed
not able to be changed or moved
The meeting time is fixed for Monday at 2 p.m.
everything
all things; all that exists
She packed everything she needed for the trip.
ought
used to say what is the right or expected thing to do
You ought to apologize for your mistake.
low
not high; near the ground or bottom
The clouds are very low today.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.9 | 51 – 55
low
quietly or in a small amount
He spoke low so no one else could hear.
pink
a pale red color
She painted her room pink.
pink
something that has a pink color
The pink of the sunset was beautiful.
documentary
a film or television program that shows real events or facts
We watched a documentary about climate change.
learning
the process of gaining knowledge or skills
Language learning takes time and daily practice.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.9 | 56 – 56
and
used to connect words or ideas together
She bought apples and oranges at the market.