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Central Intelligence
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Central Intelligence in English?
Central Intelligence: 61.7% A1–A2 vocabulary; 15.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,539.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 26.7% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 15.5% 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.
11.6% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
90.5% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 3.0% 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
- jet (B2): 101 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Yeah. Here's the secret. You know what I did, Jet?
- golden (B1): 32 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
ALL: (CHANTING) Golden Jet! Golden Jet! Golden Jet!
- code (C1): 21 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
She told me that you stole the codes.
- hell (C1): 17 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A place of suffering in some religious beliefs; also used informally to express anger or surprise.
Subtitle example:
Hell, yeah! Dude, you want one?
- agent (B2): 15 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Someone who acts for another person or organization.
Subtitle example:
(AGENTS COUGHING)
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Mr. Mrs. Smith: 15.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Central Intelligence).
- Money Talks: 15.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Central Intelligence).
- Tango Cash: 15.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points more than Central Intelligence).
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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