Father Goose

How difficult is Father Goose in English?

Father Goose: 65.0% A1–A2 vocabulary; 16.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,405.

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: 16.1% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
• For B2 learners: 11.5% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.

8.2% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.

Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences

92.6% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.0% 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

• get in (B2): 13 occurrences in available subtitles.

  English meaning: To enter a place or vehicle; in some contexts, to arrive.

  Subtitle example: Oh, Walter. We'll stand by until you get safely in.

• commander (C1): 12 occurrences in available subtitles.

  English meaning: A person who is in charge, especially in a military organization.

  Subtitle example: Commander Frank Houghton of His Majesty's Navy. Who are you Miss Freneau and what are you doing there?

• suppose (B1): 12 occurrences in available subtitles.

  English meaning: To think something is probably true, or to imagine a possible situation.

  Subtitle example: What about all those provisions? You don't suppose that boat of yours can carry them?

• enemy (B1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.

  Subtitle example: Never a dull moment, I can tell you. Working behind the enemy lines...

• launch (B1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.

  Subtitle example: You can't tell me Van Der Hoeven sold you an $18,000 launch for $200.

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• Bubble Boy: 16.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.8 percentage points more than Father Goose).
• The Darwin Awards: 14.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (1.2 percentage points less than Father Goose).
• Lovewrecked: 13.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (2.6 percentage points less than Father Goose).

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: 2026-10-13