What is the Oxford 3000 words?
The Oxford 3000 is a list of the 3,000 core words that every learner of English needs to know. The words have been chosen based on their frequency in the Oxford English Corpus and relevance to learners of English. Every word is aligned to the CEFR, guiding learners on the words they should know at A1-B2 level.
How do you search Oxford dictionary?
Running a Quick search
- Type or paste the word you want to find in the Search box.
- Click or press Enter.
- A list of results is displayed, or, if there is a single result, the entry is displayed automatically.
- Click on any of the results to open its entry.
What is B2 in Oxford dictionary?
B1and B2 indicate lower- and upper-intermediate levels.
What is word in Oxford dictionary?
[countable] a single unit of language that means something and can be spoken or written.
What do CEFR levels mean?
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is an international standard for describing language ability. It describes language ability on a six-point scale, from A1 for beginners, up to C2 for those who have mastered a language.
How many words are on the Oxford 3000 list?
The Oxford 3000 is a list of the 3,000 core words that every learner of English needs to know. The words have been chosen based on their frequency in the Oxford English Corpus and relevance to learners of English.
Who is the creator of the Oxford 3000?
The Oxford 3000 was developed in consultation with James Milton, Professor of Applied Linguistics, Swansea University, UK, and reviewed by Paul Nation, Emeritus Professor in Applied Linguistics, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. ‘When I started using the Oxford 3000 with my students…
Why do you need the Oxford 3000 and 5000?
The Oxford 3000 and 5000 are the perfect tools to get your students to focus on their vocabulary. Filter the words by CEFR level to decide which words are most important for your students to target next, and which words to focus on in your teaching.
Where to find CEFR level on Oxford 3000?
The CEFR level is shown beside each word, and you can hear the word pronounced in either British or American English. Every definition in the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary is written using words from the Oxford 3000, making it easier for users of these lists to look up and understand the definitions.