Explore Movie Vocabulary
Learn English with movies. Discover how much of a movie’s vocabulary you already know and review unfamiliar words before watching.
Admission
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Admission in English?
Admission: 59.3% A1–A2 vocabulary; 18.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,735.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 30.7% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 18.3% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 11.7% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
10.1% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
91.2% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.1% 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
- get in (B2): 16 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To enter a place or vehicle; in some contexts, to arrive.
Subtitle example:
So what's the secret to getting in?
- applicant (B1): 12 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
One thousand, three hundred and eight of those applicants...
- application (B1): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
two hundred and forty one applications last year.
- birth (B1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
This is Jeremiah's birth certificate.
- hell (C1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A place of suffering in some religious beliefs; also used informally to express anger or surprise.
Subtitle example:
I'm aggressive too, so I said "what the hell, why push my luck?
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Bridget Jones s Baby: 18.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than Admission).
- Son in Law: 18.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Admission).
- Miss You Already: 18.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Admission).
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.
How we estimate vocabulary difficulty · Evidence generated: