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Monty Python's Flying Circus
Is Monty Python's Flying Circus difficult to watch in English? Explore its vocabulary difficulty, estimated English level, and unfamiliar words before watching.
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Monty Python's Flying Circus in English?
Monty Python's Flying Circus: 26.3% A1–A2 vocabulary; 41.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 11,285.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 54.1% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 41.7% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 35.1% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
19.6% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
87.4% A1–A2 vocabulary; 5.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 3.1% Unclassified.
This counts repeated eligible words. Phrases are excluded from this calculation to avoid counting their component words twice.
Subtitle coverage: 45 of 45 episodes; the profile describes only available subtitles.
Recurring words and phrases to preview
- lord (B1): 111 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A man with a noble title; also a religious title or an exclamation.
Subtitle example:
My lords, ladies,
- bloody (B2): 96 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Covered in blood; also an informal intensifier in British English.
Subtitle example:
What's that got to do with my bloody music?
- allright (rare): 60 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Allright, then what about 8A Woodford Square?
- itis (rare): 56 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Itis not BBC policy to get easy laughs
- minister (B1): 55 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Well, I've been going with ministers
Compare with titles in similar genres
- This Is Us: 41.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Monty Python's Flying Circus).
- Six Feet Under: 41.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.3 percentage points less than Monty Python's Flying Circus).
- Friends: 42.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.4 percentage points more than Monty Python's Flying Circus).
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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