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Damsels in Distress
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Damsels in Distress in English?
Damsels in Distress: 55.4% A1–A2 vocabulary; 23.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,725.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 35.2% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 23.0% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 16.6% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
9.5% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
88.3% A1–A2 vocabulary; 6.0% 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
- violet (B2): 92 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
VIOLET: As a freshman, it can be very tough.
- gosh (B1): 14 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Oh, my gosh, that's beautiful.
- suicide (B2): 14 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
No. None of the effective anti-suicide treatments involve vomiting.
- development (B1): 11 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
No. He dresses well, but he works in strategic development.
- freak (B1): 11 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
That's his name. Freak. Freak Astaire. That's how he wants to be called.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- A Good Year: 22.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points less than Damsels in Distress).
- Destination Wedding: 22.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.2 percentage points less than Damsels in Distress).
- Magic in the Moonlight: 22.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.2 percentage points less than Damsels in Distress).
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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