LibGuides: The University Writing Center (UWrite): Oxford 3000 and 5000 (Core Vocabulary) (2024)

The Oxford 5000 is an expanded core word list for advanced learners of English.

As well as the Oxford 3000 core word list, it includes an additional 2,000 words that are aligned to theCEFR, guiding advanced learners at B2-C1 level on the most useful high-level words to learn to expand their vocabulary.

Note that you can filter the list according to CEFR levels. You can also choose the Oxford 3000, the Oxford 5000, or even the Oxford 5000 excluding the Oxford 3000.

If you enter any word in the search box, it will indicate if it is in the Oxford 3000 or 5000 by displaying a key symbol anda CEFR level (e.g. B1) below the word. It may also state "Opal W" and/ or "Opal S". This indicates that the word is also in theOxford Phrasal Academic Lexicon (see next tab on the Libguide), either in the written (W) or spoken (S) lists.

• The Oxford 5000