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Shrek 2
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Shrek 2 in English?
Shrek 2: 64.7% A1–A2 vocabulary; 16.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,351.
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: 16.3% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 11.4% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
8.4% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
90.5% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.2% 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
- donkey (B1): 44 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Hey, Shrek. Donkeys don't purr.
- ogre (rare): 25 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
This is why nobody likes ogres.
- charming (B2): 24 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I mean, how charming can I be when I have to pretend I'm that dreadful ogre?
- princess (B1): 21 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A female member of a royal family, often the daughter of a king or queen.
Subtitle example:
Princess!
- godmother (B1): 17 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Desperate, they sought the help of a fairy godmother
Compare with titles in similar genres
- The Nut Job: 16.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Shrek 2).
- Soul: 16.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than Shrek 2).
- Yogi Bear: 16.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points less than Shrek 2).
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: