Explore Movie Vocabulary
Learn English with movies. Discover how much of a movie’s vocabulary you already know and review unfamiliar words before watching.
Major League
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Major League in English?
Major League: 66.3% A1–A2 vocabulary; 13.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,324.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 23.9% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 13.6% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 9.8% 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.
9.8% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
91.6% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 3.0% 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
- league (C1): 22 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
This is a chance to manage in the big leagues.
- swing (B2): 15 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Just get it over the plate. I want him to swing.
- strike (B1): 12 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Strike.
- curve (B2): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
another 2 to 3 inches drop on your curve ball.
- hell (C1): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A place of suffering in some religious beliefs; also used informally to express anger or surprise.
Subtitle example:
What the hell league you been playing in?
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Celtic Pride: 13.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.2 percentage points more than Major League).
- Happy Gilmore: 13.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.5 percentage points less than Major League).
- A League of Their Own: 14.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.5 percentage points more than Major League).
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: