Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Margaret
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Margaret in English?
Margaret: 59.2% A1–A2 vocabulary; 16.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,701.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 30.5% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 16.7% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 10.8% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
10.2% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
93.3% A1–A2 vocabulary; 2.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.7% 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
- rob (B1): 20 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
ROB: I had the thought, if they're willing to settle so quickly,
- suppose (B1): 14 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To think something is probably true, or to imagine a possible situation.
Subtitle example:
of whatever they're supposed to traditionally be like
- opera (B1): 13 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
The opera.
- whatever (B1): 13 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Anything that is needed or possible; also an informal expression of indifference.
Subtitle example:
of whatever they're supposed to traditionally be like
- statement (B1): 12 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
And with only one eyewitness, with two conflicting statements?
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Cold Creek Manor: 16.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Margaret).
- A Beautiful Mind: 16.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Margaret).
- Red Lights: 16.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Margaret).
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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