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On the Basis of Sex
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is On the Basis of Sex in English?
On the Basis of Sex: 54.2% A1–A2 vocabulary; 20.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,949.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 34.9% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 20.8% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 14.9% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
11.0% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
88.2% A1–A2 vocabulary; 4.8% 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
- tax (B1): 32 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Money paid to a government according to rules about income, purchases, or property.
Subtitle example:
how a government taxes its citizens
- sex (B2): 27 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Sexual activity, or a biological classification, depending on context.
Subtitle example:
that differentiates between the sexes, and...
- laughter (B1): 19 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
(INDISTINCT CHATTER, LAUGHTER)
- caregiver (C1): 18 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
If the law says all caregivers are entitled to a deduction,
- argument (B1): 15 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
And I expect to see your remedy arguments
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- Restoration: 20.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.2 percentage points less than On the Basis of Sex).
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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