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Rosencrantz Guildenstern Are Dead
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Rosencrantz Guildenstern Are Dead in English?
Rosencrantz Guildenstern Are Dead: 55.0% A1–A2 vocabulary; 23.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,353.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 34.5% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 23.2% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 17.9% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
10.5% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
88.8% A1–A2 vocabulary; 5.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.5% 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
- lord (B1): 43 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A man with a noble title; also a religious title or an exclamation.
Subtitle example:
Lord Hamlet is a Prince out of thy star,
- afflict (rare): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
He's afflicted. - You question, I answer.
- queen (B1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A female monarch, or the wife of a king.
Subtitle example:
Or my dear Majesty your Queen here, think,
- nor (B1): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
sith nor th' exterior nor the inward men resembles that it was.
- suppose (B1): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To think something is probably true, or to imagine a possible situation.
Subtitle example:
We do on stage the things that are supposed to happen off.
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- Slumberland: 23.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.2 percentage points less than Rosencrantz Guildenstern Are Dead).
- Damsels in Distress: 23.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.2 percentage points less than Rosencrantz Guildenstern Are Dead).
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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