English vocabulary guide
GoodFellas
Vocabulary-Rich — Its subtitles contain a comparatively high share of advanced or rare vocabulary, making it better suited to confident learners.
- Vocabulary size
- 1,670
- Word occurrences
- 15,058
- IMDb rating
- ★ 8.7
Vocabulary profile by level
The percentages show unique vocabulary items and phrases found in the available English subtitles.
Useful vocabulary from GoodFellas
Frequently occurring intermediate, advanced, and phrasal vocabulary with real subtitle examples.
| Level | Vocabulary | Occurrences | Subtitle example |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | talk about | 15 | That's what l want to talk to you about. |
| Rare | whack | 12 | That's when I knew Jimmy was going to whack Morrie. |
| B2 | cop | 11 | ...nobody ever called the cops. |
| A1 | look at | 11 | Look at me! |
| A2 | pick up | 10 | He just comes in like he's picking up lost baggage. |
| B2 | rat | 10 | Never rat on your friends... |
| B1 | sauce | 10 | Vinnie was in charge of the tomato sauce. |
| A2 | get out | 9 | ...who would have gotten out the minute their boyfriend... |
| A2 | get out of | 9 | Get the fuck out of here, Tommy. |
| B1 | suppose | 9 | For them, it was supposed to be a part-timejob. But for me... |
How to study with this movie
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How difficult is GoodFellas in English?
GoodFellas: 64.3% A1–A2 vocabulary; 14.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,599.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 25.1% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 14.7% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 10.3% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
10.5% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
90.6% A1–A2 vocabulary; 2.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 3.0% 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
- whack (rare): 12 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
That's when I knew Jimmy was going to whack Morrie.
- cop (B2): 11 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: An informal word for a police officer.
Subtitle example:
...nobody ever called the cops.
- rat (B2): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Never rat on your friends...
- sauce (B1): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Vinnie was in charge of the tomato sauce.
- suppose (B1): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To think something is probably true, or to imagine a possible situation.
Subtitle example:
For them, it was supposed to be a part-timejob. But for me...
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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.
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