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The Exception
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is The Exception in English?
The Exception: 61.3% A1–A2 vocabulary; 18.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,275.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 31.4% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 18.4% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 10.6% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
7.3% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
88.8% A1–A2 vocabulary; 5.0% 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
- war (B1): 12 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Armed fighting between countries or groups.
Subtitle example:
One telegram from the War Ministry is enough.
- agent (B2): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Someone who acts for another person or organization.
Subtitle example:
The British Secret Service have an agent in the area.
- expect (B1): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To think something will happen or that someone will do something.
Subtitle example:
Do you expect me to betray my oath, my country, for you?
- code (C1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
We picked up coded radio transmissions from the vicinity.
- duty (B1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
As part of your duties here, you will compile a detailed report.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- The Robe: 16.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (1.9 percentage points less than The Exception).
- Tulip Fever: 20.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (2.4 percentage points more than The Exception).
- Death Defying Acts: 15.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (2.9 percentage points less than The Exception).
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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