Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Dead Man on Campus
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Dead Man on Campus in English?
Dead Man on Campus: 67.5% A1–A2 vocabulary; 13.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,497.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 24.2% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 13.2% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 7.5% 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.
8.3% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
92.0% A1–A2 vocabulary; 2.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.4% 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
- cliff (B1): 19 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
CLIFF O'MALLEY.
- hell (C1): 13 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A place of suffering in some religious beliefs; also used informally to express anger or surprise.
Subtitle example:
AND YOU CAN DO WHATEVER THE HELL IT IS THAT YOU DO.
- playing (B1): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Taking part in a game, performing music, or acting a role, depending on context.
Subtitle example:
[DANCE MUSIC PLAYING]
- suicidal (B2): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
WHICH ONE'S THE MOST SUICIDAL OF THEM ALL.
- suicide (B2): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
DALEMAN HAS ALWAYS HAD A PROBLEM WITH SUICIDE.
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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.
How we estimate vocabulary difficulty · Evidence generated: