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From a / an to zone , the Oxford 3000 is a list of the 3,000 core words that every learner of English needs to know. Every word is aligned to the CEFR , to guide learners to learn the most important words and meanings at A1-B2 levels. And from abolish to youngster , the Oxford 5000 adds an extra 2,000 words for advanced learners at B2-C1 level to supplement their core vocabulary and conquer their learning goals! Our word lists are designed to help learners at any level focus on the most important words to learn. Explore our general English and academic English lists. Spread the Word A recent addition to our online dictionary is the term culture war , which is used to describe the conflict between groups of people with different ideals and beliefs. Topic Dictionaries Our Topic Dictionaries are lists of topic-related words, like Animals and Health , that can help you expand your vocabulary. Each topic is divided into smaller subtopics and every word has a CEFR level. Learn & Practise Grammar Our grammar pages combine clear explanations with interactive exercises to test your understanding. Learn more with these dictionary and grammar resources We offer a number of premium products on this website to help you improve your English. JOIN our community of language learners! Follow our social media channels and subscribe to our blog for tips, activities and resources to help you with your English language learning journey. Teachers: join our newly upgraded community! Would you like to take part in research activities and share your views with other teachers? Join Oxford English Learning Exchange! Teaching with Oxford Learner's Word Lists What's new for the Oxford 3000? Find out by reading the Oxford 3000 and Oxford 5000 position paper, or get tips on using the word lists and download a FREE lesson plan.