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Sherlock Gnomes
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Sherlock Gnomes in English?
Sherlock Gnomes: 65.1% A1–A2 vocabulary; 15.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,446.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 26.4% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 15.4% 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
88.4% A1–A2 vocabulary; 5.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.3% 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
- gnome (rare): 74 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Prepare for "Sherlock Gnomes."
- clue (B1): 20 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
No clues. Not so much as a single footprint.
- bridge (B1): 18 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Tower Bridge! The gnomes must be hidden inside.
- smash (B2): 18 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
and challenge us to find them within 24 hours or he'd smash them.
- playing (B1): 14 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Taking part in a game, performing music, or acting a role, depending on context.
Subtitle example:
(POP SONG PLAYING)
Compare with titles in similar genres
- The Secret Life of Pets: 15.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points more than Sherlock Gnomes).
- The Swan Princess: 15.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points less than Sherlock Gnomes).
- Harold and the Purple Crayon: 15.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points more than Sherlock Gnomes).
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.
How we estimate vocabulary difficulty · Evidence generated: