Explore Movie Vocabulary
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If Only
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is If Only in English?
If Only: 73.7% A1–A2 vocabulary; 10.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 869.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 20.2% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 10.3% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 6.0% 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.
6.1% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
94.6% A1–A2 vocabulary; 2.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.6% 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
- deja (rare): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Okay Ian, calm down. You know, sometimes I've had deja vu, and it...
- bloody (B2): 4 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Covered in blood; also an informal intensifier in British English.
Subtitle example:
Oh, it's better, you bloody englishman.
- adore (B2): 3 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I adore you! - I don't wanna be adored.
- appreciate (B2): 3 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Appreciate her, and what you have.
- get into (B2): 3 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
At the end of the day, my girlfriend gets into this taxi...
Compare with titles in similar genres
- The Cobbler: 10.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.2 percentage points less than If Only).
- Phantom of the Paradise: 10.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.3 percentage points more than If Only).
- The One I Love: 10.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.6 percentage points more than If Only).
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: