Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Pride and Prejudice
Is Pride and Prejudice 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 Pride and Prejudice in English?
Pride and Prejudice: 44.2% A1–A2 vocabulary; 30.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 2,524.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 44.9% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 30.6% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 22.7% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
10.9% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
90.0% A1–A2 vocabulary; 4.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.6% Unclassified.
This counts repeated eligible words. Phrases are excluded from this calculation to avoid counting their component words twice.
Subtitle coverage: 6 of 6 episodes; the profile describes only available subtitles.
Recurring words and phrases to preview
- upon (B1): 27 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Depend upon it, my dear. When there are 20, I'll visit them all.
- pleasure (B1): 25 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
The pleasures of Brighton would have no charms for me.
- suppose (B1): 25 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To think something is probably true, or to imagine a possible situation.
Subtitle example:
Please don't suppose that I moved this way in order to beg for a partner.
- beg (B2): 20 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Please don't suppose that I moved this way in order to beg for a partner.
- honour (B1): 20 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
the son refused point blank to honour his father's promises.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Rome: 35.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (4.5 percentage points more than Pride and Prejudice).
- Downton Abbey: 40.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (10.2 percentage points more than Pride and Prejudice).
- This Is Us: 41.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (11.2 percentage points more than Pride and Prejudice).
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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