Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Lady Bird
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Lady Bird in English?
Lady Bird: 64.6% A1–A2 vocabulary; 15.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,428.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 25.7% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 15.5% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 11.4% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
9.7% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
91.7% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.5% 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
- get in (B2): 14 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To enter a place or vehicle; in some contexts, to arrive.
Subtitle example:
I'll figure it out. My mom thinks I can't get in, but she is sorely mistaken.
- sex (B2): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Sexual activity, or a biological classification, depending on context.
Subtitle example:
Do you think that Shelly and Miguel have sex on the pullout couch?
- playing (B1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Taking part in a game, performing music, or acting a role, depending on context.
Subtitle example:
["Hand in My Pocket" playing] - [barks]
- role (B1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I've assigned a number to each of your roles.
- sobs (rare): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
There it is. [sobs]
Compare with titles in similar genres
- The Professor: 15.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than Lady Bird).
- She s Having a Baby: 15.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Lady Bird).
- Uptown Girls: 15.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Lady Bird).
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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