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The Grapes of Wrath
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is The Grapes of Wrath in English?
The Grapes of Wrath: 67.2% A1–A2 vocabulary; 15.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,165.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 23.9% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 15.7% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 11.6% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
8.9% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
93.1% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.2% Unclassified.
This counts repeated eligible words. Phrases are excluded from this calculation to avoid counting their component words twice.
Recurring words and phrases to preview
- fella (rare): 30 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Now look, all you little fellas. You each go and get you a nice flat stick
- folk (B2): 29 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Some things folks do is nice and some ain't so nice.
- get in (B2): 12 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To enter a place or vehicle; in some contexts, to arrive.
Subtitle example:
You know. You been goin' over me since I got in. Why don't you ask where I've been?
- cop (B2): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: An informal word for a police officer.
Subtitle example:
I don't know what these cops have got to do with it, but I don't like it.
- aim (B1): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
She aimed to go with an axe in the other hand, got mixed up, forgot which was which.
Compare with titles in similar genres
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- Anna Karenina: 15.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than The Grapes of Wrath).
These percentages describe vocabulary, not the proportion of dialogue you will understand. CEFR labels are estimates, not official film ratings. Accent, speed, songs, context, and your own vocabulary also affect comprehension. Repeated occurrences may include repeated dialogue or lyrics.
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