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Finding Vivian Maier
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Finding Vivian Maier in English?
Finding Vivian Maier: 63.6% A1–A2 vocabulary; 17.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,396.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 29.7% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 17.9% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 12.2% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
6.7% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
92.9% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.3% 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
- nanny (C1): 13 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
you'll see the nannies there.
- negative (B1): 12 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Sure. I wish I would have found those negatives instead of you. (LAUGHS)
- accent (B2): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
She was French. Uh, she had lost most of her accent, I would say.
- whatever (B1): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Anything that is needed or possible; also an informal expression of indifference.
Subtitle example:
Whatever her hangup was, it went to her grave with her.
- get in (B2): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To enter a place or vehicle; in some contexts, to arrive.
Subtitle example:
In death, she is getting the fame that she never had in life.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- The Fog of War: 17.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points less than Finding Vivian Maier).
- Won t You Be My Neighbor: 16.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (1.6 percentage points less than Finding Vivian Maier).
- 20 Feet from Stardom: 14.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (3.2 percentage points less than Finding Vivian Maier).
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: