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Dante s Peak
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Dante s Peak in English?
Dante s Peak: 70.6% A1–A2 vocabulary; 13.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,043.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 23.2% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 13.5% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 7.6% 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.
6.2% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
94.0% A1–A2 vocabulary; 2.7% 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
- alert (C1): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I'm just saying to consider alerting the town to the possibility of an evacuation.
- get in (B2): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To enter a place or vehicle; in some contexts, to arrive.
Subtitle example:
Come on, get in!
- merrily (rare): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily Life is but a dream
- sink (B1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Is the boat going to sink?
- crystal (B2): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Crystals, Terry.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- San Andreas: 13.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than Dante s Peak).
- The Expendables 2: 13.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.3 percentage points more than Dante s Peak).
- First Blood: 13.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.4 percentage points less than Dante s Peak).
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: