Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Mississippi Burning
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Mississippi Burning in English?
Mississippi Burning: 66.1% A1–A2 vocabulary; 17.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,369.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 25.5% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 17.0% 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.
8.5% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
91.3% A1–A2 vocabulary; 4.0% 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
- sheriff (C1): 23 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A local law-enforcement official in some countries, especially the United States.
Subtitle example:
When I was sheriff, half of my take-home pay...
- nigger (rare): 21 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Take it easy. We'll be all right. - Sure you will, nigger-lover.
- ward (B1): 15 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Good morning. My name's Alan Ward.
- civil (B1): 13 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
The civil rights office in Rossville started making calls when they didn't check in.
- hell (C1): 8 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, you even startin' to smell like a nigger, Jew-boy.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Marlowe: 17.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than Mississippi Burning).
- Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: 17.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Mississippi Burning).
- People I Know: 17.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points more than Mississippi Burning).
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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