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Veronica Guerin
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Veronica Guerin in English?
Veronica Guerin: 63.3% A1–A2 vocabulary; 14.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,243.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 28.0% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 14.7% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 9.2% 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.
8.8% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
91.1% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.4% 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
- favour (B2): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I've done you a lot of favours. - I'm the one doing the favours.
- shite (rare): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
How does it feel to wait around for a mule to shite out a condom full of drugs?
- bollock (rare): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
It's bollocks, what I'm writing.
- fella (rare): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
You think I'd threaten those tax fellas? That's bullshit. I was with me accountant.
- seize (C1): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
They can seize drug proceeds but can't hold them. How frustrating is that?
Compare with titles in similar genres
- GoodFellas: 14.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Veronica Guerin).
- The Falcon and the Snowman: 14.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than Veronica Guerin).
- The Iceman: 14.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Veronica Guerin).
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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