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Cherry 2000
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Cherry 2000 in English?
Cherry 2000: 66.1% A1–A2 vocabulary; 14.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,054.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 24.3% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 14.7% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 10.8% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
9.5% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
90.9% A1–A2 vocabulary; 4.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.7% 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
- cherry (B2): 22 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Cherry?
- fix (B1): 11 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Can you fix her?
- 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:
What in the hell's the matter with you?
- barricade (C1): 4 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Mister, I'd appreciate it if you'd just shut up until we get to the barricades, alright?
- get in (B2): 4 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To enter a place or vehicle; in some contexts, to arrive.
Subtitle example:
Get in.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Kangaroo Jack: 14.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Cherry 2000).
- So Undercover: 14.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points less than Cherry 2000).
- The Losers: 14.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points more than Cherry 2000).
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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