Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 in English?
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: 60.3% A1–A2 vocabulary; 17.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,349.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 29.0% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 17.3% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 12.4% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
10.7% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
90.8% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.8% 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
- planet (B1): 22 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Of course, I care about the planets, and the buildings...
- rocket (C1): 19 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Drax, why aren't you wearing one of Rocket's aero-rigs?
- battery (B1): 17 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
from feeding on those batteries, and I'm gonna stop it with a sword?
- tape (C1): 13 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Shut up and get me some tape!
- universe (C1): 11 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
All across the universe.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Remo Williams The Adventure Begins: 17.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points less than Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2).
- Kingsman The Golden Circle: 17.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points less than Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2).
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: 17.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points more than Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2).
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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