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Frances Ha
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Frances Ha in English?
Frances Ha: 70.1% A1–A2 vocabulary; 12.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,220.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 22.1% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 12.3% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 8.1% 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.
7.8% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
93.7% A1–A2 vocabulary; 2.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.3% 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
- lev (rare): 19 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
[Lev] Ever ridden on a motorcycle? - [Nessa] Once.
- undateable (rare): 11 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I make love. - Frances: undateable.
- dancer (B1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
And you'll be this famous modern dancer...
- get in (B2): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To enter a place or vehicle; in some contexts, to arrive.
Subtitle example:
What time you get in last night? - Late. Like 1:00.
- pregnant (C1): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
[Man] Janelle had a hard time giving it up when she was pregnant.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- In the Land of Women: 12.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Frances Ha).
- The First Time: 12.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points more than Frances Ha).
- The Other Sister: 12.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points less than Frances Ha).
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: