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Arbitrage
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Arbitrage in English?
Arbitrage: 65.0% A1–A2 vocabulary; 13.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,365.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 26.3% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 13.6% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 8.3% 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.
8.7% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
92.8% A1–A2 vocabulary; 2.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.6% 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
- trust (B1): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To believe someone is honest or that something is reliable.
Subtitle example:
All right. I think I can trust you with my family.
- evidence (B2): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
but that's only if there were some evidence
- bryer (rare): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Detective bryer.
- situation (B1): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Hypothetically, the situation you're describing
- invest (B1): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I was an investor. - Why did you invest?
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Greed: 13.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Arbitrage).
- Ladder 49: 13.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Arbitrage).
- Death and the Maiden: 13.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Arbitrage).
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: