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The Sorcerer s Apprentice
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is The Sorcerer s Apprentice in English?
The Sorcerer s Apprentice: 67.1% A1–A2 vocabulary; 13.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,210.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 24.1% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 13.4% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 9.8% 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.
8.8% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
91.3% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.5% 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
- exclaiming (rare): 18 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
(EXCLAIMING)
- doll (C1): 17 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
trapping them in layer upon layer of the doll.
- sorcerer (rare): 17 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
NARRATOR: The war between sorcerers
- prime (B1): 13 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
the Prime Merlinean.
- tank (C1): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Hey, Tank. How did you even get up here?
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Eragon: 13.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than The Sorcerer s Apprentice).
- The Last Airbender: 15.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (2.1 percentage points more than The Sorcerer s Apprentice).
- Stormbreaker: 15.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (2.2 percentage points more than The Sorcerer s Apprentice).
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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