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The Vanishing of Sidney Hall
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is The Vanishing of Sidney Hall in English?
The Vanishing of Sidney Hall: 63.4% A1–A2 vocabulary; 16.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,422.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 28.1% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 16.3% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 10.8% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
8.5% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
92.8% A1–A2 vocabulary; 2.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.0% 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
- bishop (C1): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
This guy, Francis, uh, Bishop,
- tape (C1): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Tape. Yeah.
- anymore (B1): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Any longer; used mainly in negative sentences and questions.
Subtitle example:
There's no room for me here anymore.
- whatever (B1): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Anything that is needed or possible; also an informal expression of indifference.
Subtitle example:
Whatever you want,
- deserve (B1): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Maybe he didn't deserve it.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Where the Crawdads Sing: 16.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than The Vanishing of Sidney Hall).
- Atonement: 16.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than The Vanishing of Sidney Hall).
- The Voyeurs: 16.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points less than The Vanishing of Sidney Hall).
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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