Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Downton Abbey
Is Downton Abbey 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 Downton Abbey in English?
Downton Abbey: 28.7% A1–A2 vocabulary; 40.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 8,497.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 54.9% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 40.8% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 33.2% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
16.4% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
93.7% A1–A2 vocabulary; 2.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.0% Unclassified.
This counts repeated eligible words. Phrases are excluded from this calculation to avoid counting their component words twice.
Subtitle coverage: 52 of 52 episodes; the profile describes only available subtitles.
Recurring words and phrases to preview
- lord (B1): 514 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A man with a noble title; also a religious title or an exclamation.
Subtitle example:
We've 20 lords and ladies in the drawing room
- suppose (B1): 394 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To think something is probably true, or to imagine a possible situation.
Subtitle example:
I don't suppose there are any lists of survivors yet?
- ladyship (rare): 277 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Miss Baxter, Anna, fetch their ladyships' coats.
- lordship (rare): 248 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
We wouldn't want his Lordship's hands to be as black as yours.
- manage (B1): 205 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
And the Sketch for her Ladyship. You can manage the others later.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- This Is Us: 41.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (1.0 percentage points more than Downton Abbey).
- Rome: 35.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (5.7 percentage points less than Downton Abbey).
- Pride and Prejudice: 30.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (10.2 percentage points less than Downton Abbey).
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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