Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Gettysburg
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Gettysburg in English?
Gettysburg: 55.3% A1–A2 vocabulary; 21.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 2,005.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 34.1% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 21.1% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 14.7% 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
89.4% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.8% 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
- general (B1): 197 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A senior military officer; as an adjective, relating to most people or things.
Subtitle example:
HARRISON: Your servant, general.
- enemy (B1): 32 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
We have enough enemies. - Yes, sir.
- command (B1): 28 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
… has been promoted to command of the whole army.
- war (B1): 28 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Armed fighting between countries or groups.
Subtitle example:
We ain't gonna win this war.
- federal (B1): 23 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Federal cavalry. Two brigades.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Judgment at Nuremberg: 21.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.5 percentage points more than Gettysburg).
- Emperor: 18.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (2.6 percentage points less than Gettysburg).
- Alone in Berlin: 18.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (2.8 percentage points less than Gettysburg).
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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