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Zombieland
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Zombieland in English?
Zombieland: 67.5% A1–A2 vocabulary; 15.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,134.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 24.4% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 15.5% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 10.4% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
8.1% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
90.7% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 3.2% 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
- trust (B1): 11 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To believe someone is honest or that something is reliable.
Subtitle example:
You see, you just can't trust anyone.
- truck (B2): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A large road vehicle used to carry goods.
Subtitle example:
What are we doing here? - Take a look. It's a goddamn 'Hostess' truck.
- bastard (C1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: An insulting term for a person; historically, a child born to unmarried parents.
Subtitle example:
Come on, come on you ugly bastards.
- cardio (rare): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Rule#1 for survival in Zombieland... is "Cardio".
- folk (B2): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
And fall in love, bring her home to meet the folks.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Cooties: 15.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points more than Zombieland).
- Lake Placid: 15.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.2 percentage points less than Zombieland).
- Hatchet II: 15.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.4 percentage points less than Zombieland).
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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