Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Ernest Scared Stupid
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Ernest Scared Stupid in English?
Ernest Scared Stupid: 61.4% A1–A2 vocabulary; 18.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,335.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 27.5% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 18.2% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 13.1% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
11.1% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
89.0% A1–A2 vocabulary; 4.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 3.8% 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
- sheriff (C1): 11 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A local law-enforcement official in some countries, especially the United States.
Subtitle example:
You want me to squash him flat, sheriff?
- cliff (B1): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Cliff, she didn't even want to go out! - Joey never came home.
- ahhh (rare): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Ahhh! Ahhh! Ahhhh!
- fighter (C1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
You are the only troll fighter we've got.
- hush (rare): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Cliff, Cliff! Hush! Hush!
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang: 17.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.4 percentage points less than Ernest Scared Stupid).
- Freakier Friday: 18.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.7 percentage points more than Ernest Scared Stupid).
- The Shaggy Dog: 17.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.8 percentage points less than Ernest Scared Stupid).
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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