Vocabulary that opens doors

Build real vocabulary.
Use it with confidence.

VOCAB 5000 is a comprehensive four-skills English programme—covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening—for schools, colleges, and language providers. It can be used for independent online learning, as part of a complete blended-learning system, or both. Aligned with the CEFR, students master language by encountering over 5,000 words across multiple varied contexts within 80 real-life topics.

Alongside language acquisition, VOCAB 5000 actively develops the everyday digital skills ESOL students need for modern life and further study.

30 days free  •  Up to 2 classes  •  No commitment

A1–B2

Supports Cambridge English A2 Key (KET), B1 Preliminary (PET), B2 First (FCE) and IELTS.

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UK ESOL

Aligned to Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3 and Level 1.

The VOCAB 5000 programme

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Our vocabulary set, reinforced four ways—so new words move from recognition to real, confident use.

Student learning vocabulary independently online 1

Learn

Online learning

Build vocabulary independently through meaningful online contexts.

Teacher and student reinforcing vocabulary in the classroom 2

Practise

Classroom resources

Reinforce new vocabulary through classroom activities from the resource packs.

Students practising spoken vocabulary together 3

Speak

Speaking cards

Turn passive vocabulary into confident spoken language through structured practice.

Student applying vocabulary through structured writing 4

Write

Guided writing

Use the speaking prompts to create structured texts, using vocabulary in context.

Systematic & purposeful
Proven to improve retention
Builds confidence in every skill
Real results, real progress
Four progressive levels – 80 real-life topics

Explore our levels and topics

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Sample topic

37. Air Travel

Watch the video, try activities and explore how vocabulary is introduced and practised across listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary.

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A teacher's testimonial
“They enjoyed the programme so much that they would come looking for me before the lesson even started, so that we would not waste even a little time.”

The programme covers all the essential skills—listening, writing and reading. The audio materials help students become familiar with native-speaker accents, motivating them to improve their spoken English.

Celestin
Teacher, École des Amis, Burundi
Who it's for

Built for institutions helping students master English.

UK Colleges & ESOL Providers

Complete vocabulary programme with a mapped curriculum and data.

International Schools & Universities

Flexible online learning and assessment for all English proficiency levels.

Language Schools

Ready-to-use activities for core teachers to save time and boost outcomes.

Distributors & Resellers

Partner with E-Learning English to bring VOCAB 5000 to learners in your market.

Try VOCAB 5000 with your learners.

Run a free 30-day pilot with up to two classes.