Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Duel in the Sun
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Duel in the Sun in English?
Duel in the Sun: 63.5% A1–A2 vocabulary; 17.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,303.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 26.8% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 17.9% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 12.9% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
9.7% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
92.8% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.3% 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
- pearl (B1): 59 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
who still speak of Pearl Chavez...
- senator (C1): 35 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Yes, but the Senator doesn't always acknowledge that. Look.
- vashti (rare): 19 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
But, Vashti, whom do you want to marry?
- ranch (B2): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
a thing or two about ranching.
- fancy (B1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Pretty fancy gentleman, ain't you, Mr. Chavez?
Compare with titles in similar genres
- The Shootist: 17.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Duel in the Sun).
- The Big Country: 16.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (1.4 percentage points less than Duel in the Sun).
- Rio Grande: 15.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (2.2 percentage points less than Duel in the Sun).
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: