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The Vatican Tapes
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is The Vatican Tapes in English?
The Vatican Tapes: 65.0% A1–A2 vocabulary; 16.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,076.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 26.5% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 16.1% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 10.8% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
8.6% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
90.2% A1–A2 vocabulary; 4.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.5% 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
- bruun (rare): 19 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
BRUUN: Possession is the coming of a demon,
- devil (B2): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
There is so much concern about the devil's influence on this country
- spirit (B1): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
ANGELA: Fear not that which kills except one be born of water and of the spirit.
- lord (B1): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A man with a noble title; also a religious title or an exclamation.
Subtitle example:
Do not remember, O Lord,
- screeching (rare): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
(RAVEN SCREECHING)
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- Saw V: 16.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points more than The Vatican Tapes).
- Send Help: 16.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points less than The Vatican Tapes).
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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