Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Laura
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Laura in English?
Laura: 63.9% A1–A2 vocabulary; 16.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,379.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 29.3% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 16.5% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 11.0% 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; 2.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.4% 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
- suspect (B1): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Do you really suspect me? - Yes.
- suppose (B1): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To think something is probably true, or to imagine a possible situation.
Subtitle example:
Suppose you set the table while I get breakfast.
- column (B1): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I told the story over the air and wrote a column about it.
- make up (B1): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Laura had not definitely made up her mind to marry him.
- doorbell (rare): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
The doorbell rang. - What?
Compare with titles in similar genres
- In a Lonely Place: 15.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.7 percentage points less than Laura).
- Notorious: 14.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (1.8 percentage points less than Laura).
- The Third Man: 13.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (2.7 percentage points less than Laura).
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.
How we estimate vocabulary difficulty · Evidence generated: