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Simply Irresistible
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Simply Irresistible in English?
Simply Irresistible: 69.1% A1–A2 vocabulary; 14.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,210.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 23.8% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 14.7% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 9.9% 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.
7.1% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
94.2% A1–A2 vocabulary; 2.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.5% 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
- truffle (rare): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Hey, Francois, ready for the truffles.
- sex (B2): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Sexual activity, or a biological classification, depending on context.
Subtitle example:
Sex.
- whatever (B1): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Anything that is needed or possible; also an informal expression of indifference.
Subtitle example:
whatever. I need a prayer.
- airplane (C1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
How do you know so much about paper airplanes?
- get in (B2): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To enter a place or vehicle; in some contexts, to arrive.
Subtitle example:
But, I mean, we can get jobs in another restaurant.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- About Time: 14.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.3 percentage points less than Simply Irresistible).
- Looking for Eric: 15.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.3 percentage points more than Simply Irresistible).
- Just Like Heaven: 15.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.4 percentage points more than Simply Irresistible).
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: