Thunderbolts* is a good choice for confident learners looking for more realistic and demanding listening practice. The narrative adds extra difficulty because learners need to track events, motives, or character relationships. Learners should find many familiar words and expressions, especially when the scene gives enough context (more than 79% of the words come from common English vocabulary). At an average of around 85 words per minute, the dialogue is generally manageable, though some exchanges require more attention. It should work best near B1/B2, especially for learners prepared to handle a more complex story.
