Explore Movie Vocabulary
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The Grand Tour
Is The Grand Tour difficult to watch in English? Explore its vocabulary difficulty, estimated English level, and unfamiliar words before watching.
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is The Grand Tour in English?
The Grand Tour: 23.8% A1–A2 vocabulary; 44.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 12,143.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 56.8% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 44.4% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 38.0% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
19.3% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
90.2% A1–A2 vocabulary; 4.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.9% Unclassified.
This counts repeated eligible words. Phrases are excluded from this calculation to avoid counting their component words twice.
Subtitle coverage: 47 of 52 episodes; the profile describes only available subtitles.
Recurring words and phrases to preview
- horsepower (rare): 206 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
and unleashed 365 rampaging horsepowers
- hang on (B2): 193 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To wait briefly, hold tightly, or continue despite difficulty.
Subtitle example:
Oh, now, hang on. - It is stupid.
- get in (B2): 192 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To enter a place or vehicle; in some contexts, to arrive.
Subtitle example:
In the M2, you get a little rocker switch down here
- bloody (B2): 175 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Covered in blood; also an informal intensifier in British English.
Subtitle example:
Bloody...
- hell (C1): 170 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 whether to drive this thing
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Top Gear: 54.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (10.3 percentage points more than The Grand Tour).
- Rick and Morty: 42.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (1.8 percentage points less than The Grand Tour).
- Ted Lasso: 36.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (7.5 percentage points less than The Grand Tour).
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: