Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Mr. Smith Goes to Washington in English?
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington: 57.7% A1–A2 vocabulary; 18.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,693.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 31.8% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 18.5% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 11.7% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
10.6% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
90.0% A1–A2 vocabulary; 4.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.6% 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
- senator (C1): 126 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Considering the candidates who answer to the high qualifications of senators. -
- vote (B1): 14 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Yes, sir! Like a Christmas tiger. He will nod and vote yes.
- quit (B2): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Why don't I quit? - Eight to five he's plastered.
- quorum (rare): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Ring the call to quorum.
- saunder (rare): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I'll brain that guy. Call Paine, call Saunders.
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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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