Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Lethal Weapon
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Lethal Weapon in English?
Lethal Weapon: 72.6% A1–A2 vocabulary; 11.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,060.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 20.5% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 11.1% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 6.8% 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.
6.9% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
92.6% A1–A2 vocabulary; 2.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.6% 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
- cop (B2): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: An informal word for a police officer.
Subtitle example:
You're hilarious! I can't believe you damn cops!
- bastard (C1): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: An insulting term for a person; historically, a child born to unmarried parents.
Subtitle example:
Fuck you, bastard! I'll kill you!
- get in (B2): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To enter a place or vehicle; in some contexts, to arrive.
Subtitle example:
Why did you try to get in touch with me?
- shipment (B2): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Two major shipments a year.
- buddy (B1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: An informal word for a friend or companion.
Subtitle example:
Vietnam buddy?
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Security: 11.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points less than Lethal Weapon).
- Wanted: 11.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points more than Lethal Weapon).
- Narrow Margin: 11.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points less than Lethal Weapon).
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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