Explore Movie Vocabulary
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The Savages
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is The Savages in English?
The Savages: 63.2% A1–A2 vocabulary; 15.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,380.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 26.9% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 15.6% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 10.3% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
9.9% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
91.7% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.4% 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
- savage (C1): 17 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Go take care of your business in the bathroom, Mr. Savage.
- hell (C1): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A place of suffering in some religious beliefs; also used informally to express anger or surprise.
Subtitle example:
What the hell are you doing?
- pillow (C1): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Where's your pillow? - What?
- war (B1): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Armed fighting between countries or groups.
Subtitle example:
# Dem Mann war alles sonnenklar #
- anymore (B1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Any longer; used mainly in negative sentences and questions.
Subtitle example:
#I don't like you anymore #
Compare with titles in similar genres
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- A Family Affair: 15.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than The Savages).
- The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants: 15.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than The Savages).
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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