Oxford 5000: 50 Words | Beginner | EP.26
Are you finding it hard to tackle the Oxford 5000 word list on your own? Welcome to Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.26. 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.26
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.26 | 1 – 10
agree
- : concur. to have the same opinion as someone else.
- If you agree with your boss, you are smart; if you don’t, you are brave!
consist
- : include. to be made up of or formed from something.
- A good life does not consist of having things, but of having stories.
grandparent
- : elder. the parent of your father or mother.
- A grandparent is someone with silver in their hair and gold in their heart.
small
- : tiny. little in size or amount.
- Even a small step forward is still progress toward your big goal.
fishing
- : catching fish. the activity or hobby of catching fish.
- My cat thinks fishing in the goldfish bowl is a great hobby.
organization
- : group. a group of people who work together for a goal.
- Joining a volunteer organization is a wonderful way to help others.
true
- : real. something that is correct and not false.
- A true friend stays with you even during difficult times.
tour
- : visit. to travel around a place to see it.
- We are going to tour the city on a big red bus tomorrow.
factor
- : cause. one of the things that helps produce a result.
- Hard work is a very important factor in achieving your dreams.
during
- : throughout. through the whole time of an event.
- I promise not to snore during your important speech today!
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.26 | 11 – 20
incredibly
- : very. in a way that is difficult to believe.
- You are incredibly strong for keeping a positive mind during hard times.
donate
- : give. to give money or goods to help people.
- When you donate your old books, you give someone else a chance to learn.
regularly
- : often. happening at fixed times or again and again.
- If you exercise regularly, your body and mind will thank you.
pattern
- : design. a repeated decorative design or shape.
- My cat loves to sit on the rug with the colorful circle pattern.
pattern
- : habit. a regular way in which something happens or is done.
- Successful people often have a morning pattern that helps them stay focused.
writer
- : author. a person who writes stories, books, or articles.
- Remember that you are the writer of your own happy life story.
colleague
- : coworker. a person that you work with.
- My favorite colleague is the one who always brings donuts to the office.
cool
- : chill. to become less hot or to make something less hot.
- Let your hot cocoa cool for a minute so you do not burn your tongue.
desert
- : wasteland. a large, dry area of land with very little water.
- It is very difficult to find a cold drink in the middle of a hot desert.
worldwide
- : global. happening or existing in all parts of the world.
- A simple smile is a beautiful language that people understand worldwide.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.26 | 21 – 30
refer
- : mention. to talk about or write about someone or something.
- When I say “my best friend,” I always refer to my dog.
refer
- : look. to look at something for information.
- Please refer to the map if you get lost in the big city.
twice
- : two times. doing something two times.
- I checked my pockets twice, but my keys are still hiding from me.
future
- : upcoming. happening or existing in a time after now.
- Your future self will thank you for the hard work you do today.
around
- : surrounding. in a circle or on every side of something.
- Let’s sit around the table and share a delicious meal together.
around
- : about. near a time, number, or amount.
- I usually wake up around 7:00 AM, but my bed never wants to let me go.
generation
- : age group. all the people born and living at about the same time.
- Each generation has the power to make the world a little better.
start
- : beginning. the point in time where something begins.
- Do not be afraid of a slow start as long as you keep moving forward.
simple
- : easy. something that is not hard to understand or do.
- A simple “thank you” can make someone’s entire day much brighter.
relax
- : rest. to rest or do something that you enjoy.
- I like to relax by the pool, but my dog thinks it is a giant water bowl.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.26 | 31 – 40
expand
- : grow. to become larger in size, number, or importance.
- Reading books is the best way to expand your mind and your world.
cheerful
- : happy. feeling or showing that you are happy and positive.
- Even on a rainy day, a cheerful attitude is like carrying your own sun.
egg
- : seed. a round or oval object from which a baby bird is born.
- I tried to cook an egg today, but it ended up looking like a cloud!
father
- : dad. a male parent.
- My father always says he is not sleeping, he is just “checking his eyelids.”
recording
- : audio. sounds or moving images that have been stored.
- Listening to a recording of your own voice always feels a little bit strange.
including
- : containing. having something as a part of a group.
- Everyone is invited to the party, including your grumpy little hamster!
feeling
- : emotion. something that you feel in your mind or body.
- Trust your gut feeling because it usually knows the truth.
television
- : TV. a machine with a screen that shows moving pictures and sound.
- I watch so much television that my remote control is starting to look like my best friend.
bride
- : wife-to-be. a woman on the day she gets married.
- The bride looked very happy as she walked down the aisle in her white dress.
flu
- : sickness. a common illness that gives you a fever and makes you feel weak.
- I thought I had the flu, but I was actually just really hungry for a snack.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.26 | 41 – 50
manner
- : way. the way that something is done or happens.
- He explained the difficult math problem in a very simple and clear manner.
manner
- : behavior. the way a person acts or speaks to other people.
- Always treat others in a kind manner, and the world will be a better place.
kiss
- : touch. to touch someone with your lips to show love or greeting.
- My dog tried to kiss me, but he just ended up washing my face with his tongue.
kiss
- : touch. the act of touching someone with your lips.
- She gave her mother a quick kiss on the cheek before she went to school.
strength
- : power. the quality of being physically or mentally strong.
- True strength is not about muscles; it is about never giving up on your dreams.
drum
- : instrument. a musical instrument that you hit with your hands or sticks.
- My neighbor bought a new drum set, so now I get to enjoy a free concert every night.
worst
- : poorest. in the most bad or unpleasant way.
- I am the worst singer in the world, but I still love to sing loudly in the shower.
laptop
- : computer. a small computer that you can carry with you.
- I bought a new laptop, but my cat thinks it is just a warm bed.
when
- : at what time. at the time that something happens.
- Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans.
explain
- : describe. to make something clear or easy to understand.
- It is hard to explain why I ate the whole cake, but it tasted great.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.26 | 51 – 52
hurricane
- : storm. a violent storm with very strong winds.
- The hurricane was so strong that even the heavy garden chairs went for a flying lesson.
may
- : might. used to express possibility or permission.
- A small act of kindness may change someone’s entire life today.