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What s Up Doc
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is What s Up Doc in English?
What s Up Doc: 61.8% A1–A2 vocabulary; 17.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,315.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 30.1% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 17.5% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 12.1% 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
91.5% A1–A2 vocabulary; 4.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.8% 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
- fiancée (rare): 11 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Well, my fiancée, Miss Sleep, is still burning and...
- theory (B1): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
That money would enable me to establish certain proof for theories of mine.
- adore (B2): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I adore him. -I adore anyone who adores Emerson.
- igneous (rare): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Don't overdramatize. -I mean my igneous rocks.
- beg (B2): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
What's up, doc? -I beg your pardon?
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- When We First Met: 17.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than What s Up Doc).
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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