Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Imagine That
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Imagine That in English?
Imagine That: 64.1% A1–A2 vocabulary; 14.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,386.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 26.8% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 14.2% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 9.6% 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.
9.0% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
92.8% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.6% 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
- blanket (C1): 48 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I knew you would. Okay, perfect, perfect, perfect. Blanket up. Rub in fast circles.
- gaa (rare): 32 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Okay, when a grown man says "goo-gaa," it's time to go.
- goo (rare): 32 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Man, you're crazy! - I am not crazy! I want my goo-gaa!
- dragon (B1): 16 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
No, Sopida's dragon burnt it all.
- princess (B1): 13 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A female member of a royal family, often the daughter of a king or queen.
Subtitle example:
To where the princesses live. - Right. The princesses.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- The Muppet Christmas Carol: 14.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than Imagine That).
- Martian Child: 14.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Imagine That).
- Heavyweights: 14.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points less than Imagine That).
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: