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Norma Rae
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Norma Rae in English?
Norma Rae: 67.5% A1–A2 vocabulary; 15.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,208.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 24.9% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 15.1% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 11.0% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
7.5% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
92.9% A1–A2 vocabulary; 2.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.4% 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
- get in (B2): 11 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To enter a place or vehicle; in some contexts, to arrive.
Subtitle example:
He was drunk, and he got in a fight,
- hell (C1): 11 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A place of suffering in some religious beliefs; also used informally to express anger or surprise.
Subtitle example:
He said, "The hell you are, boy!"
- buddy (B1): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: An informal word for a friend or companion.
Subtitle example:
Buddy Wilson, Ellis Harper, George Benson, a U.S. sailor.
- copy (B1): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
You can't copy this!
- folk (B2): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
You make folks lose their jobs,
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Summer of 84: 15.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Norma Rae).
- Straw Dogs: 15.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Norma Rae).
- Nightcrawler: 15.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Norma Rae).
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: