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The Banshees of Inisherin
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is The Banshees of Inisherin in English?
The Banshees of Inisherin: 67.3% A1–A2 vocabulary; 18.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,030.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 26.5% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 18.2% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 14.8% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
6.2% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
90.3% A1–A2 vocabulary; 4.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.6% 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
- playing (B1): 41 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Taking part in a game, performing music, or acting a role, depending on context.
Subtitle example:
(SOFT FOLK MUSIC PLAYING)
- fecking (rare): 20 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Well, don't ask a man to call up to ya at your fecking house, so,
- fella (rare): 15 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I don't, but then the little fella
- dull (B1): 13 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
to any more of the dull things that you have to say for yourself.
- donkey (B1): 12 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Do you think God gives a damn about miniature donkeys, Colm?
Compare with titles in similar genres
- The Best Man: 18.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than The Banshees of Inisherin).
- The Mexican: 18.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than The Banshees of Inisherin).
- My Man Godfrey: 18.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than The Banshees of Inisherin).
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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