Explore Movie Vocabulary
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The Thomas Crown Affair
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is The Thomas Crown Affair in English?
The Thomas Crown Affair: 74.4% A1–A2 vocabulary; 11.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 954.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 20.4% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 11.2% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 8.4% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Try a short scene and check your comprehension; the vocabulary offers a relatively accessible starting point.
5.2% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
93.4% A1–A2 vocabulary; 2.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.4% 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
- elevator (B1): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Where's the elevator? We're gonna miss our coffee.
- hell (C1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A place of suffering in some religious beliefs; also used informally to express anger or surprise.
Subtitle example:
they're gonna have a hell of a time getting it out of this marble.
- sandy (C1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Sandy, you and Basil have to handle the Goddard account.
- cheque (B1): 4 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Well, you were right. Erwin's cheques come from the Chase Bank in New York.
- get in (B2): 4 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To enter a place or vehicle; in some contexts, to arrive.
Subtitle example:
He's got a bee in it for me. Oh, cancel the insurance.
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- Slumdog Millionaire: 10.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.3 percentage points less than The Thomas Crown Affair).
- The Wanderers: 11.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.3 percentage points more than The Thomas Crown Affair).
- Witness: 10.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.4 percentage points less than The Thomas Crown Affair).
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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