Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Slingshot
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Slingshot in English?
Slingshot: 61.5% A1–A2 vocabulary; 17.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,263.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 30.2% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 17.0% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 11.5% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
8.3% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
87.9% A1–A2 vocabulary; 4.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 3.3% 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
- hibernation (rare): 25 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
You are emerging from deep hibernation.
- mission (B2): 22 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
and 18 hours into your mission.
- slingshot (rare): 12 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
and then the small matter of gravitational slingshot,
- thruster (rare): 12 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Thrusters spent 2% less fuel than needed.
- system (B1): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
What about life-support power? Critical systems.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Mute: 17.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Slingshot).
- Sphere: 18.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (1.8 percentage points more than Slingshot).
- The Arrival: 14.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (2.6 percentage points less than Slingshot).
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: