English vocabulary guide
Up
Vocabulary-Rich — Its subtitles contain a comparatively high share of advanced or rare vocabulary, making it better suited to confident learners.
- Vocabulary size
- 1,000
- Word occurrences
- 5,804
- IMDb rating
- ★ 8.3
Vocabulary profile by level
The percentages show unique vocabulary items and phrases found in the available English subtitles.
Useful vocabulary from Up
Frequently occurring intermediate, advanced, and phrasal vocabulary with real subtitle examples.
| Level | Vocabulary | Occurrences | Subtitle example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rare | snipe | 19 | But you said snipes eat your... Whoa! - Hey! |
| B2 | explorer | 17 | Only explorers get in here, |
| Rare | caw | 16 | Caw, caw! Raar! |
| C1 | paradise | 13 | Lurking in the shadow of majestic Paradise Falls, |
| C1 | alpha | 8 | We better tell him someone took the bird. Right, Alpha? |
| B2 | assist | 8 | So, you want to assist an old person? |
| B2 | badge | 8 | See these? These are my Wilderness Explorer badges. |
| B1 | spirit | 7 | The beloved explorer lands his dirigible, the Spirit of Adventure, |
| B1 | treat | 7 | Treat! Where's the treat! Treat! |
| A2 | get out of | 6 | Go on! Get out of here! Go on! |
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 Up in English?
Up: 69.2% A1–A2 vocabulary; 14.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 967.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 23.4% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 14.2% 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.
7.4% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
91.4% A1–A2 vocabulary; 4.6% 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
- snipe (rare): 19 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
But you said snipes eat your... Whoa! - Hey!
- explorer (B2): 17 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Only explorers get in here,
- caw (rare): 16 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Caw, caw! Raar!
- paradise (C1): 13 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Lurking in the shadow of majestic Paradise Falls,
- alpha (C1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
We better tell him someone took the bird. Right, Alpha?
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- Planet 51: 14.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points more than Up).
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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