Explore Movie Vocabulary
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A Midsummer Night s Dream
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is A Midsummer Night s Dream in English?
A Midsummer Night s Dream: 45.4% A1–A2 vocabulary; 30.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,716.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 39.8% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 30.8% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 24.9% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
14.9% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
80.7% A1–A2 vocabulary; 9.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 6.9% 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): 16 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A man with a noble title; also a religious title or an exclamation.
Subtitle example:
lords and ladies more married.
- upon (B1): 15 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
upon this spotted and inconstant man.
- thus (B2): 12 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
How canst thou thus for shame, Titania,
- roar (C1): 11 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
"Let him roar again. Let him roar again!"
- therefore (B1): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
And therefore, fair Hermia, question your desires,
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Midnight in Paris: 20.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (9.9 percentage points less than A Midsummer Night s Dream).
- Love the Coopers: 17.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (13.3 percentage points less than A Midsummer Night s Dream).
- When We First Met: 17.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (13.4 percentage points less than A Midsummer Night s Dream).
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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