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Salem s Lot
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Salem s Lot in English?
Salem s Lot: 65.9% A1–A2 vocabulary; 16.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,141.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 27.0% 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: 13.2% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
7.1% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
87.5% A1–A2 vocabulary; 6.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.8% 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
- ben (B1): 49 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
[Ben] What mother?
- straker (rare): 19 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
[Straker grunts]
- snarl (rare): 17 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Catch! - [vampire snarls]
- creaking (rare): 11 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
[wood creaking] - [both grunting softly]
- sundown (rare): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
♪ Sundown You better take care ♪
Compare with titles in similar genres
- The Bay: 16.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points less than Salem s Lot).
- Pearl: 16.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points less than Salem s Lot).
- Saw IV: 16.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.2 percentage points less than Salem s Lot).
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: