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Arsenic and Old Lace
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Arsenic and Old Lace in English?
Arsenic and Old Lace: 64.6% A1–A2 vocabulary; 17.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,443.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 28.1% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 17.4% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 12.3% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
7.3% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
93.3% A1–A2 vocabulary; 2.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.7% 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
- teddy (B1): 55 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Will you excuse me? No, no, Teddy, dear. Thank you. I'll go.
- bugle (rare): 15 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I know Teddy blows bugles, but I can't commit a man just on that.
- dramatic (B1): 12 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
(Comical dramatic instrumental music)
- whistle (B2): 12 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
What am I doing here? Didn't you hear me whistle?
- fellow (B2): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Now, be a good fellow.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Jawbreaker: 17.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points less than Arsenic and Old Lace).
- The Guard: 17.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points more than Arsenic and Old Lace).
- The Art of the Steal: 17.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points more than Arsenic and Old Lace).
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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