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CODA
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is CODA in English?
CODA: 67.9% A1–A2 vocabulary; 13.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,143.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 23.5% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 13.1% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 9.3% 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.
8.6% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
92.0% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.0% 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
- deaf (B1): 14 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Well, at least she's not doing deaf voice anymore.
- fishing (B1): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Does he work out or are those, like, fishing muscles?
- sacrifice (C1): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Try to imagine what it's like to sacrifice everything for another human.
- shhh (rare): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Shhh! Tenor. Next!
- get in (B2): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To enter a place or vehicle; in some contexts, to arrive.
Subtitle example:
Did you get this in the dollar bin?
Compare with titles in similar genres
- La La Land: 12.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.4 percentage points less than CODA).
- Sing Street: 13.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.4 percentage points more than CODA).
- Singles: 12.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.6 percentage points less than CODA).
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: