Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Unthinkable
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Unthinkable in English?
Unthinkable: 64.2% A1–A2 vocabulary; 15.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,251.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 26.7% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 15.4% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 8.4% 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.
9.1% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
91.0% A1–A2 vocabulary; 4.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.3% 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
- bomb (B2): 57 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: An explosive device.
Subtitle example:
They didn't want us using Younger as an excuse to bomb the crap out of them.
- agent (B2): 21 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Someone who acts for another person or organization.
Subtitle example:
We're getting them. As many agents as we want.
- military (B1): 14 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Says here that he served U.S. Army, but his military file must be classified
- file (B2): 11 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I went back over those new files from CIA and I found this. Henry Humphries.
- nuclear (B2): 11 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
are nuclear bombs.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Bang Bang You re Dead: 15.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than Unthinkable).
- Mean Streets: 15.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Unthinkable).
- Red Corner: 15.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points more than Unthinkable).
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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