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Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Salmon Fishing in the Yemen in English?
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen: 61.1% A1–A2 vocabulary; 16.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,438.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 30.1% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 16.6% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 10.9% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
8.7% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
89.4% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.8% 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
- salmon (B1): 43 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
who has indicated a desire to sponsor a project to introduce salmon
- fishing (B1): 24 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
and the sport of salmon fishing into the Yemen.
- project (B1): 24 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
who has indicated a desire to sponsor a project to introduce salmon
- bloody (B2): 15 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Covered in blood; also an informal intensifier in British English.
Subtitle example:
Of course it's a bloody mosque! - Well, of course...
- faith (C1): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Because you're a man of faith, Dr. Alfred.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- The Big Sick: 16.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points more than Salmon Fishing in the Yemen).
- Steel Magnolias: 16.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points more than Salmon Fishing in the Yemen).
- Smart People: 16.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points more than Salmon Fishing in the Yemen).
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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