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The Missouri Breaks
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is The Missouri Breaks in English?
The Missouri Breaks: 62.6% A1–A2 vocabulary; 18.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,373.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 28.0% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 18.9% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 14.9% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
9.4% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
91.0% A1–A2 vocabulary; 4.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.8% 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
- sandy (C1): 17 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I wish he'd painted that boy Sandy hangin' up so decoratively against the mountains.
- hell (C1): 15 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A place of suffering in some religious beliefs; also used informally to express anger or surprise.
Subtitle example:
Hell, we own it, we can go anytime. Let's go for a drink.
- ranch (B2): 15 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I've just heard this from all the other dreamers tryin' to ranch around here.
- get in (B2): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To enter a place or vehicle; in some contexts, to arrive.
Subtitle example:
They got two Pinkerton in KC
- rancher (C1): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Some of the ranchers had found him thievin' or something like that.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Giant: 18.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than The Missouri Breaks).
- Fort Apache: 18.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points more than The Missouri Breaks).
- Lone Star: 18.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points less than The Missouri Breaks).
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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