Common Side Effects is a good choice for confident learners looking for more realistic and demanding listening practice. The pace feels realistic without being constantly overwhelming, with an average speaking rate of around 101 words per minute. The vocabulary is not overly technical, though it includes enough variety to make the practice meaningful. Also, animated scenes often make the context easier to follow through visual clues. At an intermediate level, the main story should be easy enough to follow. If your English is close to B2/C1, Common Side Effects can be useful for building confidence with more complex narratives.
