Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Ted Lasso
Is Ted Lasso 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 Ted Lasso in English?
Ted Lasso: 31.2% A1–A2 vocabulary; 36.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 8,326.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 51.2% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 36.9% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 30.2% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
17.6% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
90.9% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.4% 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.
Subtitle coverage: 40 of 44 episodes; the profile describes only available subtitles.
Recurring words and phrases to preview
- coach (B1): 578 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Why did you leave to coach a sport you can barely...
- fella (rare): 131 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
We can't just watch. We gotta make this fella part of the team.
- cheer (B1): 121 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Maybe something in here can help cheer you up, yeah?
- goal (B1): 100 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I score all the goals, and I'm the only one they come to see.
- hell (C1): 84 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A place of suffering in some religious beliefs; also used informally to express anger or surprise.
Subtitle example:
Hell, I'm coaching soccer for heaven's sake. In London.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Friday Night Lights: 36.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.6 percentage points less than Ted Lasso).
- Six Feet Under: 41.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (4.5 percentage points more than Ted Lasso).
- This Is Us: 41.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (4.9 percentage points more than Ted Lasso).
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: