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The Magnificent Ambersons
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is The Magnificent Ambersons in English?
The Magnificent Ambersons: 64.2% A1–A2 vocabulary; 17.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,335.
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: 17.7% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 11.3% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
6.8% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
93.3% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.3% 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
- suppose (B1): 14 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To think something is probably true, or to imagine a possible situation.
Subtitle example:
I don't suppose you ever gave up smoking...
- oughta (rare): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Anybody that really is anybody oughta be able to do about as they like in their own town, I should think.
- gosh (B1): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
My gosh, old times certainly are starting all over again...
- horseless (rare): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Just lately he's been working on a new kind of horseless carriage.
- dare (B2): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I want to know just who dared to say these things if I have to force my way into every house in town.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- The Sand Pebbles: 17.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than The Magnificent Ambersons).
- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind: 17.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than The Magnificent Ambersons).
- Mrs. Miniver: 17.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points more than The Magnificent Ambersons).
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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