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Kes
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Kes in English?
Kes: 64.7% A1–A2 vocabulary; 17.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,345.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 26.2% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 17.4% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 13.0% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
9.2% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
91.8% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 3.0% 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
- bloody (B2): 18 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Covered in blood; also an informal intensifier in British English.
Subtitle example:
I'm bloody champion.
- nowt (rare): 18 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I wasn't doin' nowt wrong, sir. I'd been up since six.
- goal (B1): 16 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I can't goal, sir! I don't! - Now's your chance to learn. In the goals!
- hawk (B1): 15 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Because he's killed me hawk instead, that's why.
- bastard (C1): 12 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: An insulting term for a person; historically, a child born to unmarried parents.
Subtitle example:
Ya drunken bastard.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- My Dog Skip: 17.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points more than Kes).
- It s a Wonderful Life: 17.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points less than Kes).
- Newsies: 17.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points more than Kes).
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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