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300 Rise of an Empire
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is 300 Rise of an Empire in English?
300 Rise of an Empire: 62.0% A1–A2 vocabulary; 17.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,035.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 28.0% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 17.3% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 10.7% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
10.1% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
85.9% A1–A2 vocabulary; 6.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 4.1% 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
- spartan (rare): 12 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
So it was clear to the messenger, there would be no spartan submission.
- leonida (rare): 11 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Between oracle and, carny leonidas has marched with 300 men
- battle (B1): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
and for those of you who served and face the cut and thrust of the battle,
- sacrifice (C1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
A wind that my brothers sacrificed .
- war (B1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Armed fighting between countries or groups.
Subtitle example:
As all wars begin with a grievance.
Compare with titles in similar genres
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- The Professionals: 17.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.2 percentage points less than 300 Rise of an Empire).
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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