Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Notorious
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Notorious in English?
Notorious: 67.2% A1–A2 vocabulary; 14.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,238.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 26.9% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 14.7% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 8.8% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Try a short scene and check your comprehension; the vocabulary offers a relatively accessible starting point.
5.8% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
94.5% A1–A2 vocabulary; 2.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.2% 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
- cop (B2): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: An informal word for a police officer.
Subtitle example:
And no underhanded cops who want to put me up in a shooting gallery.
- expect (B1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To think something will happen or that someone will do something.
Subtitle example:
I didn't turn him in. - We didn't expect you to.
- unless (B1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
unless you want a half of one to yourself.
- bother (B1): 4 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
No, please, don't bother.
- champagne (B1): 4 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I had a bottle of champagne. I must have left it somewhere.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- The Third Man: 13.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.9 percentage points less than Notorious).
- In a Lonely Place: 15.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (1.2 percentage points more than Notorious).
- Sorry Wrong Number: 13.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (1.3 percentage points less than Notorious).
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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