Oxford 5000: 50 Words | Beginner | EP.39
Are you finding it hard to tackle the Oxford 5000 word list on your own? Welcome to Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.39. 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.39
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.39 | 1 – 10
daughter
- : child. a person’s female child.
- My daughter said I am her hero, but then she asked for twenty dollars.
social
- : friendly. relating to activities where people meet and spend time together.
- I wanted to be social tonight, but my bed told me a very convincing story about staying home.
childhood
- : youth. the time when a person is a child.
- Never lose the curiosity you had in your childhood, because it keeps your mind young.
thought
- : idea. an opinion, belief, or idea in your mind.
- Keep your thought positive, because a positive mind creates a beautiful life.
against
- : opposite. touching or pressing on something for support.
- After working for ten hours, he just wanted to lean against the wall and close his eyes.
visitor
- : guest. a person who comes to see someone or a place.
- We have an unexpected visitor in the kitchen, and by visitor, I mean a very brave spider.
except
- : but. not including someone or something.
- Everyone in my family is amazing at cooking, except me—I can burn water.
contact
- : touch. to communicate with someone.
- You can contact me anytime you need a friend to talk to.
how
- : way. in what way or by what means.
- The book explains how to change your habits step by step.
couch
- : sofa. a long comfortable seat for two or more people.
- My couch and I have a very close relationship, especially on lazy Sunday mornings.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.39 | 11 – 20
cuddle
- : hug. to hold someone close in your arms to show love.
- A warm cuddle from a loved one can instantly wash away a stressful day.
both
- : two. the two people or things together.
- My brain wants to exercise, but my couch wants to cuddle—I love both, but the couch wins.
lining
- : layer. a layer of material that covers the inside of something.
- Every cloud has a silver lining, which means something good can come from every bad situation.
silver
- : grey. a shiny, light-grey metal or color.
- Every cloud has a silver lining, so always look for the good side of a tough day.
knife
- : blade. a sharp tool used for cutting food or objects.
- The steak was so tough that I needed a chainsaw, not a knife.
stair
- : step. a set of steps going from one floor to another.
- Take it one stair at a time, and you will eventually reach the top of the mountain.
their
- : owning. belonging to or connected with them.
- Kind people always leave a trace of happiness wherever their feet take them.
normal
- : ordinary. usual, typical, or expected.
- It is perfectly normal to make mistakes, because that is how we learn and grow.
metal
- : material. a hard, shiny substance like gold, iron, or silver.
- He tried to fix the broken table with a tiny piece of metal and a lot of hope.
background
- : history. a person’s education, experience, or family past.
- No matter your background, you have the power to create a bright future.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.39 | 21 – 30
normal
- : standard. the usual or average situation or condition.
- After weeks of crazy travel, I am ready to get back to normal.
nut
- : seed. a dry fruit with a hard shell and a seed inside.
- I am trying to eat healthy, so I replaced my potato chips with a single nut.
jam
- : sweet. a sweet food made by cooking fruit with sugar.
- He dropped his toast, and of course, it landed with the strawberry jam facing the floor.
jam
- : crowd. a situation where a lot of people or cars cannot move easily.
- I was stuck in a terrible traffic jam, so I had a concert all by myself in the car.
ugly
- : plain. unpleasant to look at.
- An ugly situation can be turned into a beautiful lesson if you have the right attitude.
feature
- : include. to include someone or something as an important part.
- The new cooking show will feature famous chefs who cannot actually cook.
March
- : month. the third month of the year.
- The weather in March is always confused—it cannot decide between winter and spring.
little
- : slightly. to a small degree.
- A little kindness every day can make a huge difference in someone’s life.
die
- : pass. to stop living.
- Old phone batteries never die peacefully; they always do it right when you need a map.
mild
- : gentle. not severe, strong, or harsh.
- A mild mistake is just a gentle reminder that we are all human and learning.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.39 | 31 – 40
hide
- : cover. to put or keep something out of sight.
- You can hide from your problems, but they are very good at playing hide-and-seek.
no
- : never. used to give a negative answer or show disagreement.
- There is no shortcut to a place worth going, so enjoy the journey.
unemployed
- : jobless. without a job.
- Being unemployed just means you are currently the boss of your own free time.
half
- : partly. to the amount or degree of fifty percent.
- I was only half awake during the morning meeting, but I nodded like an expert.
draw
- : sketch. to make a picture with a pen or pencil.
- You don’t need to draw perfectly to create a beautiful life story.
draw
- : pull. to pull or direct attention or people towards something.
- A warm smile will always draw good people closer to you.
record
- : report. a written or stored account of facts or events.
- Keep a record of your small wins every day, because they add up to big success.
elephant
- : animal. a very large grey animal with a long nose called a trunk.
- I tried to ignore the problem, but it was like having a huge elephant sitting in my living room.
education
- : learning. the process of teaching and learning in a school or college.
- A good education is a powerful tool that can change your entire world.
voice
- : sound. the sound you make when you speak or sing.
- Your voice matters, so do not be afraid to speak up for what is right.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.39 | 41 – 50
bird
- : creature. a creature with feathers and wings that can usually fly.
- The early bird catches the worm, but the late bird gets to sleep in.
language
- : speech. the system of communication used by a particular country or community.
- Kindness is a language that everyone in the world can understand.
nice
- : kind. pleasant, kind, or polite.
- It is nice to be important, but it is much more important to be nice.
kid
- : child. a child or a young person.
- When I was a kid, I thought adults had everything figured out—I was very wrong.
library
- : building. a room or building that contains a collection of books.
- A library is a magical place where you can travel the world without moving your feet.
document
- : paper. an official piece of writing that gives information.
- I spent two hours looking for that important document, only to find it in my hand.
entertain
- : amuse. to invite people to your home for a meal or a party.
- She loves to entertain her friends with good food and funny stories.
entertain
- : interest. to keep people interested or amused.
- A good book can entertain your mind and take you on a great adventure.
airport
- : station. a place where airplanes take off and land.
- The most emotional movies aren’t in theaters; they are at the airport arrival gate.
culture
- : customs. the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a society.
- Learning about a new culture opens your mind and changes how you see the world.
Oxford 5000 Beginner Ep.39 | 51 – 55
September
- : month. the ninth month of the year.
- When September comes, the summer heat finally leaves and the cozy autumn begins.
port
- : harbor. a town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload.
- A ship in a port is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.
our
- : belonging. belonging to or connected with us.
- We can change our whole day just by changing our attitude in the morning.
report
- : tell. to give information about something that has happened.
- If you see something beautiful in someone, you should report it to them directly.
prayer
- : hope. words spoke to God, or a very strong hope or wish.
- A small prayer of gratitude in the morning can bring peace to your entire day.