English vocabulary guide
Seven
Vocabulary-Rich — Its subtitles contain a comparatively high share of advanced or rare vocabulary, making it better suited to confident learners.
- Vocabulary size
- 1,623
- Word occurrences
- 10,497
- IMDb rating
- ★ 8.6
Vocabulary profile by level
The percentages show unique vocabulary items and phrases found in the available English subtitles.
Useful vocabulary from Seven
Frequently occurring intermediate, advanced, and phrasal vocabulary with real subtitle examples.
| Level | Vocabulary | Occurrences | Subtitle example |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | hell | 14 | Hell, you can't leave all this. |
| A1 | talk about | 12 | What, whoa? - What in the hell are you talking about? |
| C1 | sin | 10 | There are seven deadly sins, captain. |
| A2 | get out | 9 | California, get your people out. CALIFORNIA: Go on now. |
| Rare | chuckles | 7 | [CHUCKLES] |
| A1 | get off | 7 | Will you listen to me? - Get off. |
| A2 | get out of | 7 | MAN: Hey, I got a fucking right to be here. MILLS: Get out of here. |
| A1 | look at | 7 | Just look at all the passion on that wall. |
| B1 | whatever | 7 | Whatever. |
| Rare | siren | 6 | [SIREN WAILING IN DISTANCE] |
How to study with this movie
Preview the vocabulary above, watch a short scene with English subtitles, and replay it without pausing. Save complete expressions rather than isolated words. These figures describe subtitle vocabulary; accent, delivery speed, sound mixing, and story familiarity also affect comprehension.
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How difficult is Seven in English?
Seven: 61.7% A1–A2 vocabulary; 17.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,563.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 29.0% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 17.3% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 10.9% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
9.3% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
90.8% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 3.0% 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
- hell (C1): 14 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A place of suffering in some religious beliefs; also used informally to express anger or surprise.
Subtitle example:
Hell, you can't leave all this.
- sin (C1): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
There are seven deadly sins, captain.
- whatever (B1): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Anything that is needed or possible; also an informal expression of indifference.
Subtitle example:
Whatever.
- siren (rare): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
[SIREN WAILING IN DISTANCE]
- chattering (rare): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
[INDISTINCT CHATTERING ON RADIO]
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil: 17.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than Seven).
- State of Play: 17.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than Seven).
- Kiss the Girls: 17.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points less than Seven).
A short study session
- Prepare. Review three recurring terms below. Write your own sentence for each and check its meaning against the subtitle example. hell, sin, whatever.
- Listen and check. Choose a two-minute conversation. Listen without subtitles and note who wants what. Replay with English subtitles, then without them. Compare the actual pronunciation, word linking, and pace with what you expected; vocabulary percentages do not measure accents or listening speed.
- Use the language. Write or say four sentences answering this prompt. Include two terms you reviewed. Revisit them tomorrow and one week later. Writing prompt: Summarize a clue and distinguish what the detectives know from what they suspect.
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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