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English for Arguments

550 real scenes from 144 films. Watch a full scene, then take the phrases people actually use for arguments.

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5 minB2
“Abortion is murder, that's the long and short of it.”

Marietta Argues and Plays Matchmaker · Whatever Works 2009 · Ch. 10/16

  • Arguments
  • Family dinners
  • Complaining
2 minB2
“I never frighten little girls into fits.”

Gregg Strikes a Bargain with Lucy · The Ghost and Mrs. Muir 1947 · Ch. 5/18

  • Negotiation
  • Arguments
  • Bargaining
3 minB1
“I hate this frigging place. I detest it like a sickness.”

Morning Shift at Sal's Pizzeria · Do the Right Thing 1989 · Ch. 2/20

  • Office chat
  • Arguments
  • Complaining
4 minB2
“For the love of Gielgud, go and stop him.”

Candy's Broadcast Is Cancelled · The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp 1943 · Ch. 28/30

  • Meetings
  • Arguments
  • Saying no
5 minB2
“I'm telling you, I look in your face and I know that you're lying!”

Tommy Makes Spider Dance and Shoots Him · GoodFellas 1990 · Ch. 15/28

  • Parties
  • Arguments
  • Teasing
2 minB2
“I would throw it into the fire if it would burn.”

Lillian Trades the Bracelet · Atlas Shrugged: Part I 2011 · Ch. 9/16

  • Marriage trouble
  • Arguments
  • Complaining
3 minB2
“My only consolation is that Mrs Turton will soon be retired to a villa in Tunbridge Wells.”

The Bridge Party at the Club · A Passage to India 1984 · Ch. 2/19

  • Parties
  • Arguments
  • Complaining
3 minB1
“How are you here? You’re like an idea.”

Sasha and Her Mom Pick Up Barbie · Barbie 2023 · Ch. 15/26

  • Parents & kids
  • Arguments
  • Complaining
5 minB2
“He's betting everything on physics and pussy!”

Max's Dark Secret at the Dinner Table · Deconstructing Harry 1997 · Ch. 12/17

  • Family dinners
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
5 minB2
“The burden of proof's on the prosecution.”

The Jurors Go Around the Table · 12 Angry Men 1957 · Ch. 3/17

  • Courtroom
  • Arguments
  • Explaining
3 minB2
“You said you wanted to live without fear. I wish there'd been an easier way...”

Evey Learns V Tortured Her · V for Vendetta 2006 · Ch. 19/25

  • Accusations
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
3 minB1
“I'm trying to have a nice, peaceful dinner with my family, which is something you wouldn't understand because you don't have one.”

Howard Tells Julia to Move Out · Uncut Gems 2019 · Ch. 6/14

  • Family dinners
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
4 minB2
“Well, we got this far on our brains. Farther than any human in history.”

Escaping the Wave on Miller's Planet · Interstellar 2014 · Ch. 7/13

  • Arguments
  • Accusations
  • Apologizing
3 minB1
“I'm going to get to the bottom of this.”

Officials Interrogate the Inmates · Bad Boys 1983 · Ch. 4/9

  • Interrogations
  • Arguments
  • Threatening
2 minB2
“"Now we got your friend. Try and get him!"”

Allison Apologizes to Dale · Tucker and Dale vs. Evil 2010 · Ch. 14/19

  • Apologies
  • Arguments
  • Apologizing
4 minB2
“And you're gonna hate hearing this, but it's true, America is for Americans.”

The Family Fights at the Memorial · Knives Out 2019 · Ch. 8/14

  • Arguments
  • Family dinners
  • Confronting
4 minC2
“Dost thou think, because thou art virtuous, there shall be no more cakes and ale?”

Malvolio Scolds Sir Toby's Party · Twelfth Night 2012 · Ch. 9/25

  • Parties
  • Arguments
  • Complaining
6 minB1
“Things do not look good for you.”

Scarlet Taunts Kevin, Then Flees · Minions 2015 · Ch. 13/14

  • Threats
  • Arguments
  • Threatening
4 minB2
“Oh, please. I sang all those dreidel songs for you.”

CC and Hillary Argue on Christmas · Beaches 1988 · Ch. 8/30

  • Arguments
  • Phone calls
  • Complaining
2 minB1
“Not that I think there's even a remote chance we're not going to win.”

Ralph Betrays Vanellope · Wreck-It Ralph 2012 · Ch. 16/19

  • Arguments
  • Accusations
  • Confronting
5 minB1
“Do you have to drive so fast? You're gonna get us killed.”

Humbert and Lolita Are Followed · Lolita 1962 · Ch. 26/30

  • Arguments
  • Travel & hotels
  • Complaining
3 minB2
“I'm not saying that. I'm saying, why does it have to mean everything?”

Harry and Sally Fight at the Wedding · When Harry Met Sally... 1989 · Ch. 19/20

  • Arguments
  • Parties
  • Confronting
5 minB1
“On a quest the clear path is never the right one”

Barley Picks the Path of Peril · Onward 2020 · Ch. 6/16

  • Siblings
  • Arguments
  • Persuading
3 minB2
“No, he's not dead, but he will be if we don't get him taken care of.”

Joe Demands the Stolen Stones · Reservoir Dogs 1992 · Ch. 14/22

  • Arguments
  • Interrogations
  • Confronting