Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Succession
Is Succession difficult to watch in English? Explore its vocabulary difficulty, estimated English level, and unfamiliar words before watching.
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Succession in English?
Succession: 24.7% A1–A2 vocabulary; 42.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 10,420.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 54.9% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 42.7% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 36.3% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
20.4% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
90.7% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 3.6% Unclassified.
This counts repeated eligible words. Phrases are excluded from this calculation to avoid counting their component words twice.
Subtitle coverage: 39 of 39 episodes; the profile describes only available subtitles.
Recurring words and phrases to preview
- vote (B1): 154 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Lawrence would be crazy not to vote with me.
- whatever (B1): 140 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Anything that is needed or possible; also an informal expression of indifference.
Subtitle example:
pending events, a move up or whatever.
- term (B2): 108 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
in terms of the optics
- trust (B1): 104 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To believe someone is honest or that something is reliable.
Subtitle example:
But Dad doesn't trust anyone, except Frank,
- get in (B2): 98 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To enter a place or vehicle; in some contexts, to arrive.
Subtitle example:
Yeah, PPG Bank have got their nose in,
Compare with titles in similar genres
- BoJack Horseman: 42.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.2 percentage points less than Succession).
- This Is Us: 41.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (1.0 percentage points less than Succession).
- Six Feet Under: 41.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (1.3 percentage points less than Succession).
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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