Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Please Stand By
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Please Stand By in English?
Please Stand By: 71.6% A1–A2 vocabulary; 13.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,021.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 21.2% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 13.1% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 9.1% 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.
7.2% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
91.4% A1–A2 vocabulary; 4.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.1% 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
- script (C1): 33 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
So, get your scripts done, it's just one week away.
- spock (rare): 26 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Spock and I are the sole survivors.
- whispering (B1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
( whispering ) Joanna.
- figure out (B2): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To understand something or find a solution.
Subtitle example:
but he always has trouble trying to figure it all out.
- kazoo (rare): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
( kazoos intermingling )
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Paper Towns: 13.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Please Stand By).
- My Girl: 13.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Please Stand By).
- Sunshine Cleaning: 13.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than Please Stand By).
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: