Explore Movie Vocabulary
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The Expendables 4
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is The Expendables 4 in English?
The Expendables 4: 64.2% A1–A2 vocabulary; 16.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,183.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 27.6% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 16.2% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 11.5% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
8.3% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
89.5% A1–A2 vocabulary; 4.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 3.2% 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
- detonator (rare): 15 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
to steal some detonators for nuclear missiles
- mission (B2): 13 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Your mission is to make sure the detonators stay there.
- gunner (B2): 11 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
What's that thing on Gunner's head?
- respect (B1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
"Oi, respect the ladies."
- bomb (B2): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: An explosive device.
Subtitle example:
♪ The bombs bursting in air ♪
Compare with titles in similar genres
- On Deadly Ground: 16.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than The Expendables 4).
- The Cold Light of Day: 16.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than The Expendables 4).
- Tomorrow Never Dies: 16.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than The Expendables 4).
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: