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Oliver Twist
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Oliver Twist in English?
Oliver Twist: 67.6% A1–A2 vocabulary; 16.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,094.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 25.8% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 16.9% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 11.2% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
6.6% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
93.9% A1–A2 vocabulary; 2.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.4% 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
- fellow (B2): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Fine fellows.
- orphan (B1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Of all the designing orphans that I've ever seen....
- suppose (B1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To think something is probably true, or to imagine a possible situation.
Subtitle example:
You know you are an orphan, I suppose.
- wretch (rare): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Well, and what if he did, you little ungrateful wretch!
- pity (B1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Well, I'm very sorry, and I pity you very much.
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- Hangman: 16.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than Oliver Twist).
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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