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Beethoven
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Beethoven in English?
Beethoven: 65.2% A1–A2 vocabulary; 16.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 995.
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: 16.1% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 11.4% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
9.3% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
90.5% A1–A2 vocabulary; 4.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.7% 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
- beethoven (rare): 55 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
¶ roll over beethoven and tell tchaikovsky the news
- doggie (rare): 17 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Okay, doggies, what's the racket back --
- freshener (rare): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
If I can just get them to smell the stuff. Air fresheners are such a visceral product--
- rhythm (B1): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
¶ my heart beat a rhythm and my soul keep a-singin' the blues
- drool (rare): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I don't need you to drool all over me, for god sakes!
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Meet Me in St. Louis: 16.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than Beethoven).
- Annie: 16.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points less than Beethoven).
- We Bought a Zoo: 15.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.3 percentage points less than Beethoven).
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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