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Philomena
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Philomena in English?
Philomena: 68.6% A1–A2 vocabulary; 13.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,276.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 23.9% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 13.3% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 9.2% 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.
7.6% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
94.0% A1–A2 vocabulary; 2.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.5% 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
- nun (B2): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Sorry. The baby was taken from her by these nuns.
- sin (C1): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
"Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned.
- handshake (rare): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Well, what kind of a handshake did he have?
- suppose (B1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To think something is probably true, or to imagine a possible situation.
Subtitle example:
And anyways, me auntie told me I wasn't supposed to speak to strange men like you.
- firm (B2): 4 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
It was firm. I mean, I would remember if he'd had a weak handshake.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Red Dog: 13.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.3 percentage points less than Philomena).
- The Monuments Men: 13.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.3 percentage points more than Philomena).
- Green Book: 14.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (1.0 percentage points more than Philomena).
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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