Oxford 5000: 50 Words | Beginner | EP.20
Are you finding it hard to tackle the Oxford 5000 word list on your own? Welcome to Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.20. 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.20
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.20 | 1 – 10
definition
- the exact meaning of a word or phrase
- Don’t worry if you don’t know the definition of every word; you will learn with practice.
communication
- the act of talking or writing to share ideas and feelings
- Good communication starts with listening more than you speak.
key
- very important or necessary
- Patience is a key ingredient for success in anything you try to learn.
experiment
- to try something new to see what happens
- Don’t be afraid to experiment with your life; even a mistake is a great way to learn.
chapter
- one of the main parts of a book
- I told myself “just one more chapter,” but now it is three o’clock in the morning!
anybody
- any person or someone
- Anybody can be cool, but it takes a special person to be kind.
unless
- except if a particular thing happens
- You will never know your true potential unless you are brave enough to try new things.
suppose
- to think or believe that something is true
- I suppose I should start my diet today, but this chocolate cake looks way too good to ignore.
most
- the greatest amount or number of people or things
- Most people find that a simple smile can change their entire day for the better.
most
- to the highest degree or extent
- Being kind to others is the most important thing you can do every day.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.20 | 11 – 20
organized
- keeping things in a neat and orderly way
- I am very organized; I just have a very special way of hiding my own things!
river
- a natural flow of water that goes into the sea or a lake
- Life is like a river; you cannot touch the same water twice, so enjoy every moment.
impression
- an idea or opinion about what someone or something is like
- You never get a second chance to make a great first impression.
memory
- the ability to remember information, experiences, and people
- I have a great memory, except for where I put my car keys five minutes ago!
memory
- a specific thought of something that happened in the past
- Making a happy memory today is the best gift you can give your future self.
pay
- to give money for something you buy
- My cat doesn’t pay rent, but he still acts like he owns the whole house.
hay
- dried grass used as food for farm animals
- The hungry cow was very happy when the farmer brought a large pile of fresh hay for dinner!
needle
- a small, thin tool used for sewing
- Finding a needle in a pile of hay is almost impossible, so it is better to just buy a new one!
needle
- a thin, sharp metal tool used by doctors to give medicine
- The needle is much smaller than your fear, so just take a deep breath and relax.
spring
- to jump or move upward suddenly
- When life pushes you down, spring back up with a smile and keep going.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.20 | 21 – 30
that
- to a certain level or degree
- Don’t worry, the English exam is not that difficult if you practice a little every day.
inside
- in or into a room, building, or container
- It is raining, so let’s go inside and drink some hot chocolate.
inside
- the inner part of something or someone
- Beauty is not just on the outside; it is what is inside that truly matters.
August
- the eighth month of the year
- August is like the Sunday of summer; enjoy the sun before the new season begins!
competitive
- wanting very much to win or be more successful than others
- I am not competitive, I just really like winning every single game we play!
store
- a place where you can buy goods or services
- I went to the store for one apple, but I left with three bags of snacks.
doubt
- a feeling of being not sure or uncertain
- When you doubt your power, you give power to your doubts.
revise
- to study or look at something again to improve it
- I need to revise my plan, because my cat just sat on my keyboard and deleted everything.
professor
- a teacher of high rank in a university or college
- My professor said the exam would be easy, but I think he was telling a very big joke!
interested
- wanting to give your attention to something
- If you are interested in a better life, start by being a better person today.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.20 | 31 – 40
kind
- helpful, friendly, and caring about others
- It costs nothing to be kind, but it can mean everything to someone else.
picture
- a drawing, painting, or photograph
- I took a picture of my cat, but he looks like a blurry potato in every shot!
picture
- to imagine something in your mind
- If you can picture your success clearly, you are already halfway there.
nail
- the hard part on the end of your finger or toe
- I just painted my nail, so please do not ask me to do anything for the next hour!
nail
- a small metal pin used to join wood together
- I tried to fix the chair with a nail, but I ended up making a very strange piece of art.
servant
- a person who works in another person’s house
- A great leader is someone who acts as a servant to their team by helping everyone grow.
trip
- a journey or a visit to a place
- Life is a beautiful trip, so make sure you enjoy the view along the way.
least
- the smallest in amount, level, or degree
- You should at least try to smile today; it might make your heart feel a little lighter.
downstairs
- located on a lower floor of a building
- The downstairs neighbors are very quiet, which is a lucky thing for my sleep!
ban
- to officially say that something is not allowed
- The library will ban you from entering if you keep eating smelly snacks inside!
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.20 | 41 – 50
ban
- an official rule that says something is not allowed
- There is a ban on using plastic straws at this cafe to help save the ocean.
familiar
- well known and easy to recognize
- Your face looks familiar, but I can’t remember if we met in a dream or at the mall.
god
- a spirit or being believed to have great power
- Oh my god, you won’t believe the amazing news I just heard!
everybody
- every person
- Everybody has the power to make someone smile and feel special today.
state
- relating to the government of a country or region
- The state park is a beautiful place to walk and enjoy the fresh air.
state
- to say or write something clearly
- It is important to state your goals clearly so you can work toward them every day.
presentation
- a talk that gives information to a group of people
- I was so nervous about my presentation that I accidentally started talking to the wall!
diet
- the food and drink that a person usually eats
- A healthy diet filled with fruits and vegetables helps you stay strong.
catch
- to take and hold something that is moving
- Life moves very fast, so try to catch every happy moment you can.
catch
- to hear or understand what someone is saying
- I’m sorry, I didn’t catch your name because the room was very noisy.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.20 | 51 – 60
bury
- to put something in the ground and cover it
- Don’t bury your dreams; share them with the world and work hard to make them true.
meat
- the parts of an animal used as food
- Some people love eating meat, while others think that vegetables are much better.
hurry
- to move or act more quickly than usual
- If you hurry too much, you might miss the beautiful flowers along the road.
hotel
- a building where people pay to stay and sleep
- The hotel was so comfortable that I felt like I was sleeping on a fluffy cloud.
example
- something that shows what something is like
- You can be a wonderful example to others by showing kindness every day.
body
- the physical structure of a person
- Treat your body with love because it is the only place you have to live.
sneaker
- a soft and comfortable shoe for sports
- I put on my favorite sneakers and went for a long, peaceful walk.
button
- a small, flat object used to close clothes
- I ate so much at the party that I had to undo the top button of my pants!
quote
- to repeat words that someone else has said
- My teacher likes to quote famous authors to help us understand the lesson.
quote
- a sentence or phrase taken from a book or speech
- This short quote on my desk helps me stay positive throughout the day.