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The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is The Ballad of Buster Scruggs in English?
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs: 52.2% A1–A2 vocabulary; 26.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,756.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 37.7% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 26.5% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 20.8% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
10.1% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
85.0% A1–A2 vocabulary; 8.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 3.7% 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
- whinny (rare): 14 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
[nervous whinny] - Whoa. Whoa.
- certainty (C1): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I never had his certainties.
- suppose (B1): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To think something is probably true, or to imagine a possible situation.
Subtitle example:
But I don't suppose you have ever been much occupied
- doubt (B1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Uncertainty about whether something is true; as a verb, to be uncertain.
Subtitle example:
I don't doubt it's the same even if you travel to Siam.
- exhale (rare): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
[bank robber exhales shakily]
Compare with titles in similar genres
- The Prom: 20.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (5.5 percentage points less than The Ballad of Buster Scruggs).
- Hair: 19.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (7.2 percentage points less than The Ballad of Buster Scruggs).
- Rock of Ages: 16.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (9.6 percentage points less than The Ballad of Buster Scruggs).
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: