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The Paradine Case
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is The Paradine Case in English?
The Paradine Case: 62.0% A1–A2 vocabulary; 17.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,416.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 29.9% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 17.6% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 10.6% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
8.1% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
92.6% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.5% 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
- lord (B1): 21 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A man with a noble title; also a religious title or an exclamation.
Subtitle example:
A charming complement from such a gourmet, Lord Hawfield.
- witness (B1): 20 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
And you're not one of my witnesses.
- evidence (B2): 16 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
but that what you say will be taken down and may be used in evidence.
- burgundy (rare): 12 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
he asked for a glass of burgundy to be put by his bed...
- valet (rare): 12 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
the valet was sure to go. - What's extraordinary about that?
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Summer of Sam: 17.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.3 percentage points more than The Paradine Case).
- Hackers: 17.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.3 percentage points more than The Paradine Case).
- Appaloosa: 16.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (1.1 percentage points less than The Paradine Case).
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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