Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Legal Eagles
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Legal Eagles in English?
Legal Eagles: 61.8% A1–A2 vocabulary; 16.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,431.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 30.6% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 16.5% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 10.4% 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
90.1% A1–A2 vocabulary; 4.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.3% 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
- attorney (B1): 18 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
... prosecuting attorneys have to develop that instinct...
- guilty (B1): 14 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
...and return a verdict of "not guilty." Thank you.
- evidence (B2): 13 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
If the evidence is compelling enough, I'm sure the jury will agree. Excuse me.
- file (B2): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Kelly wants to file a cross-complaint on the Deardon case. I told her no.
- district (B2): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
...for the next district attorney.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Married to the Mob: 16.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points less than Legal Eagles).
- How to Steal a Million: 16.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.4 percentage points more than Legal Eagles).
- Mickey Blue Eyes: 17.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.5 percentage points more than Legal Eagles).
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: