Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Columbus Circle
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Columbus Circle in English?
Columbus Circle: 72.8% A1–A2 vocabulary; 10.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 984.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 20.5% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 10.5% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 6.7% 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.
6.7% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
94.8% A1–A2 vocabulary; 1.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.5% 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
- ray (B2): 18 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I need to see you, Ray.
- trust (B1): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To believe someone is honest or that something is reliable.
Subtitle example:
You've gotta trust me, girl.
- concierge (C1): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
So, your concierge says that you don't like to get out that much.
- figure out (B2): 4 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To understand something or find a solution.
Subtitle example:
I'm sure you could figure it out.
- tenant (B1): 4 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
So, can you tell me about the tenants
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- Beast: 10.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points more than Columbus Circle).
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: