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Nim s Island
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Nim s Island in English?
Nim s Island: 67.4% A1–A2 vocabulary; 16.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,182.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 25.7% 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: 12.6% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
6.9% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
91.1% A1–A2 vocabulary; 4.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.7% 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
- hero (B1): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Must be the hero of my own life story.
- pressure (B1): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
No pressure, no pressure, no pressure.
- mail (B1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Any e-mails show up, tell 'em I'm on expedition. I'll get to their questions on Thursday.
- trust (B1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To believe someone is honest or that something is reliable.
Subtitle example:
Oh, no, no. That's not a hamburger. Trust me. - One dollar.
- sighs (rare): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
[ Sighs ] Oh, death by thirst makes a late comeback.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Percy Jackson Sea of Monsters: 16.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points less than Nim s Island).
- The BFG: 16.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.3 percentage points less than Nim s Island).
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: 16.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.5 percentage points less than Nim s Island).
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: