The Abandoned

How difficult is The Abandoned in English?

The Abandoned: 85.1% A1–A2 vocabulary; 4.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 464.

Unique vocabulary

• For A2 learners: 11.0% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
• For B1 learners: 4.1% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Try a short scene and check your comprehension; the vocabulary offers a relatively accessible starting point.
• For B2 learners: 2.2% 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.

3.9% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.

Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences

94.8% A1–A2 vocabulary; 1.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.1% 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

• truck (B2): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.

  English meaning: A large road vehicle used to carry goods.

  Subtitle example: We've got to find that truck I came in.

• bridge (B1): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.

  Subtitle example: The only way to get there is by a bridge.

• hell (C1): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.

  English meaning: A place of suffering in some religious beliefs; also used informally to express anger or surprise.

  Subtitle example: Hey, where the hell are you?

• clothe (C1): 3 occurrences in available subtitles.

  Subtitle example: There's men's clothes in the other closet.

• whatever (B1): 3 occurrences in available subtitles.

  English meaning: Anything that is needed or possible; also an informal expression of indifference.

  Subtitle example: I guess whatever...

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• Insidious Chapter 3: 8.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (3.9 percentage points more than The Abandoned).

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: 2026-10-13