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A Life Less Ordinary
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is A Life Less Ordinary in English?
A Life Less Ordinary: 66.5% A1–A2 vocabulary; 13.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,298.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 25.7% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 13.3% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 8.3% 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.
7.9% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
92.9% A1–A2 vocabulary; 2.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.8% 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
- beyond (B1): 11 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Beyond the sea
- divorce (B1): 11 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Divorced again.
- kidnapper (B1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
but I am the kidnapper, and you are the...
- get in (B2): 4 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To enter a place or vehicle; in some contexts, to arrive.
Subtitle example:
In principle, I've got no objections to meeting her...
- handwriting (B1): 4 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
It's his handwriting and her blood.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- The Mask: 17.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (4.1 percentage points more than A Life Less Ordinary).
- Scoop: 18.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (5.3 percentage points more than A Life Less Ordinary).
- Bad Santa: 13.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than A Life Less Ordinary).
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.
How we estimate vocabulary difficulty · Evidence generated: