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The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is The Life and Death of Peter Sellers in English?
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers: 65.7% A1–A2 vocabulary; 16.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,308.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 27.1% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 16.6% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 11.6% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
7.1% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
92.3% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.6% 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
- bloody (B2): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Covered in blood; also an informal intensifier in British English.
Subtitle example:
He threw himself on t'floor screaming his bloody head off.
- action (B1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Action!
- assure (C1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
And I can assure you the word "tru-ung"
- folk (B2): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
OK, folks, here they come. Lots of applause.
- get in (B2): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To enter a place or vehicle; in some contexts, to arrive.
Subtitle example:
Why don't I show you what I've got in mind?
Compare with titles in similar genres
- The Sessions: 16.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.3 percentage points less than The Life and Death of Peter Sellers).
- Battle of the Sexes: 16.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.4 percentage points more than The Life and Death of Peter Sellers).
- tick tick... BOOM: 17.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.6 percentage points more than The Life and Death of Peter Sellers).
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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