Explore Movie Vocabulary
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The Miracle Worker
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is The Miracle Worker in English?
The Miracle Worker: 63.9% A1–A2 vocabulary; 17.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,004.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 27.3% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 17.1% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 12.4% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
8.8% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
91.1% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.1% 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
- blind (B1): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
(man) Annie Sullivan, aged nine, virtually blind.
- fold (B2): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Helen did fold her napkin.
- pity (B1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
What I pity is that the sun won't rise and set for her, and you're telling her it will.
- discipline (B2): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Discipline her
- doll (C1): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
She wants the doll to have eyes.
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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: