Explore Movie Vocabulary
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The Odessa File
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is The Odessa File in English?
The Odessa File: 66.6% A1–A2 vocabulary; 14.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,330.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 26.9% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 14.1% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 8.7% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Try a short scene and check your comprehension; the vocabulary offers a relatively accessible starting point.
6.4% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
92.6% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.2% 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
- file (B2): 11 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Roschmann, Eduard. Blue file.
- war (B1): 11 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Armed fighting between countries or groups.
Subtitle example:
War criminals are a police matter, but the police won't do anything about it...
- general (B1): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A senior military officer; as an adjective, relating to most people or things.
Subtitle example:
State Attorney General's office. - Which department?
- rocket (C1): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
The Egyptians have rockets based at Helwan.
- clinic (C1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Arcadia Clinic - Delmenhorst
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- The 15 17 to Paris: 14.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than The Odessa File).
- A Bigger Splash: 14.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than The Odessa File).
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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