Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Blue Collar
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Blue Collar in English?
Blue Collar: 68.7% A1–A2 vocabulary; 12.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,202.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 21.8% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 12.8% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 8.6% 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.
9.5% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
91.8% A1–A2 vocabulary; 2.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 4.6% 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
- fix (B1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
and the company ain't did shit to fix it.
- loan (B1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
A list of loans, and they weren't regular loans, man.
- motherfuckin (rare): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
It's also my right to run for union rep and take your motherfuckin' job.
- nigger (rare): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Yo, bro! I'm gonna have to find a new place to drink. There's niggers here.
- pump (C1): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Have mercy! - Time for me to pump some gas.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Blood Work: 12.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than Blue Collar).
- Hot Summer Nights: 12.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Blue Collar).
- The Drop: 12.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Blue Collar).
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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