Explore Movie Vocabulary
Learn English with movies. Discover how much of a movie’s vocabulary you already know and review unfamiliar words before watching.
September
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is September in English?
September: 66.0% A1–A2 vocabulary; 17.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,186.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 27.5% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 17.1% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 10.7% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
6.5% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
93.6% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.5% 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
- rap (C1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
You rap if you hear me, Richard.
- realise (B2): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I didn't realise it meant that much to you. - That's enough.
- fascinating (B2): 4 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Now, her life would make a fascinating book.
- pill (B2): 4 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Um... I hadn't seen her, you know, since she... took the pills.
- suppose (B1): 4 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To think something is probably true, or to imagine a possible situation.
Subtitle example:
What did you do that for? Peter and I were supposed to see the new Kurosawa film.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- In the Heat of the Night: 17.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than September).
- Full Metal Jacket: 17.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than September).
- The Accused: 17.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than September).
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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