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Regarding Henry
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Regarding Henry in English?
Regarding Henry: 75.1% A1–A2 vocabulary; 9.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 997.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 17.9% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 9.8% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Try a short scene and check your comprehension; the vocabulary offers a relatively accessible starting point.
- For B2 learners: 5.5% 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.
7.0% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
95.3% A1–A2 vocabulary; 1.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.4% 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
- buddy (B1): 11 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: An informal word for a friend or companion.
Subtitle example:
When I told some of my buddies, they laughed right in my face.
- file (B2): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I'm not allowed to give you any more of your old case files.
- anymore (B1): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Any longer; used mainly in negative sentences and questions.
Subtitle example:
I don't want you dealing with Tracy anymore.
- shore (B1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
against the East Shore Hospital, isn't it?
- sweetheart (B1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Goodnight, sweetheart.
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- Brooklyn: 9.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than Regarding Henry).
- Upside Down: 9.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than Regarding Henry).
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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