Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Arthur
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Arthur in English?
Arthur: 59.5% A1–A2 vocabulary; 18.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,836.
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: 18.0% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 12.7% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
10.0% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
91.5% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.0% 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
- bloody (B2): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Covered in blood; also an informal intensifier in British English.
Subtitle example:
Bloody hell.
- get in (B2): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To enter a place or vehicle; in some contexts, to arrive.
Subtitle example:
Look, I don't know how that got in there. I don't know, Arthur.
- anymore (B1): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Any longer; used mainly in negative sentences and questions.
Subtitle example:
My mom doesn't wear anything anymore.
- nanny (C1): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I don't date boys who have nannies. - Very wise choice.
- primp (rare): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I'll be primping. I've gotta primp.
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- Rules Don t Apply: 18.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Arthur).
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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