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Heads of State
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Heads of State in English?
Heads of State: 55.2% A1–A2 vocabulary; 21.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,940.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 34.3% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 21.0% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 15.1% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
10.5% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
86.0% A1–A2 vocabulary; 6.6% 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
- minister (B1): 17 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
with the increasingly embattled Prime Minister Sam Clarke,
- prime (B1): 17 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
And use it as a bonding opportunity with the prime minister.
- yell (B1): 11 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
[Clarke yells]
- hell (C1): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A place of suffering in some religious beliefs; also used informally to express anger or surprise.
Subtitle example:
in the last decade? Hell yeah.
- security (B2): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
It's also an investment in security.
Compare with titles in similar genres
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- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: 21.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points more than Heads of State).
- Red One: 20.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points less than Heads of State).
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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