Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Moonage Daydream
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Moonage Daydream in English?
Moonage Daydream: 55.9% A1–A2 vocabulary; 21.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,463.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 34.3% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 21.1% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 15.4% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
9.8% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
90.3% A1–A2 vocabulary; 4.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.0% 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
- ofthe (rare): 24 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Did you like any ofthe traditional people
- feeling (B1): 11 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
will produce these extraordinary feelings of glee,
- form (B1): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I mean, I guess one has a formed personality
- process (B2): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
analyzed and processed writings of Burroughs' school.
- positive (B1): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I just needed, it just needed a positive decision
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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: