Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Star Trek Beyond
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Star Trek Beyond in English?
Star Trek Beyond: 55.7% A1–A2 vocabulary; 19.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,380.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 33.1% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 19.1% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 13.4% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
11.2% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
86.5% A1–A2 vocabulary; 6.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 3.5% 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
- crew (B2): 27 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
The crew, as always, continues to act admirably
- hell (C1): 11 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, I don't know what he'd do without you.
- weapon (B2): 11 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Mr. Scott, what kind of weapons do we have?
- nebula (rare): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
We were on a science mission inside the nebula.
- lassie (rare): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
We certainly showed them, lassie?
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Wing Commander: 19.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than Star Trek Beyond).
- Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom: 19.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than Star Trek Beyond).
- Serenity: 19.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points less than Star Trek Beyond).
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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