Test your knowledge of the Oxford 3000 — the most important and useful words in English. Selected by language experts based on frequency and relevance.
A list of 3,000 most important English words selected based on frequency, range, and familiarity. Mastering these gives access to approximately 80% of all English text.
A relatively small number of words account for a large percentage of all English usage. The Oxford 3000 enables effective communication in any context.
Once mastered, expand into specialized vocabulary. The Oxford 5000 adds 2,000 more academic words.
How were the words selected? Using the British National Corpus and Oxford Corpus Collection, analyzed for frequency across text types.
Is the Oxford 3000 the same as CEFR levels? It spans A1 to C1. This quiz tests all words regardless of individual CEFR level.
How long to learn the Oxford 3000? With 15-30 minutes daily practice, 6-12 months for familiarity. True mastery takes longer.
Also try: A1 Quiz | A2 Quiz | B1 Quiz | B2 Quiz | C1 Quiz | Medical English Quiz