Explore Movie Vocabulary
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The Da Vinci Code
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is The Da Vinci Code in English?
The Da Vinci Code: 55.8% A1–A2 vocabulary; 21.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,801.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 33.7% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 21.2% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 14.6% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
10.5% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
87.6% A1–A2 vocabulary; 6.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.8% 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
- holy (C1): 26 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
conquered the holy city of Jerusalem.
- symbol (B2): 14 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Symbols are a language that can help us understand our past.
- beneath (B2): 11 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Beneath the Rose.
- bishop (C1): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
This is a request from an important bishop of Opus Dei.
- council (B2): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
would you do as councils have done before us?
Compare with titles in similar genres
- The Andromeda Strain: 21.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points more than The Da Vinci Code).
- The Wonder: 20.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.3 percentage points less than The Da Vinci Code).
- 12 Monkeys: 20.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.4 percentage points less than The Da Vinci Code).
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: