Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Laws of Attraction
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Laws of Attraction in English?
Laws of Attraction: 61.6% A1–A2 vocabulary; 16.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,601.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 29.4% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 16.3% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 11.1% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
9.0% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
90.9% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.2% 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
- divorce (B1): 27 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
The, uh, "butter wouldn't melt" guide to divorce.
- deliver (B1): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
divorce attorney in New York city to deliver it.
- seal (B2): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
# Signed, sealed, delivered, I'm yours #
- attorney (B1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
one of New York's most successful attorneys;
- channel (B1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Quick, Channel 6.
Compare with titles in similar genres
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- The Next Best Thing: 16.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than Laws of Attraction).
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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