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Mackenna s Gold
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Mackenna s Gold in English?
Mackenna s Gold: 77.6% A1–A2 vocabulary; 9.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 756.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 17.6% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 9.6% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Try a short scene and check your comprehension; the vocabulary offers a relatively accessible starting point.
- For B2 learners: 5.9% 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.
4.8% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
95.5% A1–A2 vocabulary; 1.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.4% 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): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A man with a noble title; also a religious title or an exclamation.
Subtitle example:
It can work for the Lord as well as the devil.
- spirit (B1): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
The spirits will kill you. No laugh.
- ben (B1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Ben !
- ranch (B2): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
You came out to the ranch once for supper.
- suppose (B1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To think something is probably true, or to imagine a possible situation.
Subtitle example:
Suppose we lose ?
Compare with titles in similar genres
- The Quest: 10.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.6 percentage points more than Mackenna s Gold).
- The Book of Eli: 9.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.7 percentage points less than Mackenna s Gold).
- The Host: 8.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.8 percentage points less than Mackenna s Gold).
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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