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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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2 minB2
“No need for concern, it's only me.”

Tanner Corners Them in the Tunnel · My Fellow Americans 1996 · Ch. 12/13

  • Threats
  • Arguments
  • Threatening
5 minB2
“As a species we re fundamentally insane”

The Crowd Turns on David · The Mist 2007 · Ch. 7/11

  • Arguments
  • Speeches
  • Persuading
5 minB2
“You could not do this on your own.”

Jack Realizes He Is Tyler · Fight Club 1999 · Ch. 17/19

  • Arguments
  • Apologies
  • Explaining
4 minB1
“Someone, anyone I could trust.”

Kitty Confronts Puss · Puss in Boots: The Last Wish 2022 · Ch. 20/22

  • Arguments
  • Breakups
  • Confronting
3 minB1
“There is no law saying best friends have to have the same dreams.”

Vanellope Wants a New Home · Ralph Breaks the Internet 2018 · Ch. 17/21

  • Comforting a friend
  • Arguments
  • Confessing
3 minB2
“I got nothing but love for you, brother.”

Jake Brags About His Life · Silver Linings Playbook 2012 · Ch. 16/23

  • Siblings
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
5 minB2
“Them that will not confess will hang.”

Hale Begs Danforth to Postpone · The Crucible 2014 · Ch. 26/29

  • Courtroom
  • Arguments
  • Persuading
4 minB2
“Mother thought I was extraordinary.”

Enola Sneaks into the Finishing School · Enola Holmes 2020 · Ch. 11/12

  • Interrogations
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
3 minB2
“Harry Fabian is in my way.”

Philip Withdraws from the Partnership · Night and the City 1950 · Ch. 13/19

  • Negotiation
  • Arguments
  • Persuading
2 minC1
“Signior, you are very near my brother in his love.”

Don John Deceives Claudio · Much Ado About Nothing 1993 · Ch. 7/24

  • Parties
  • Arguments
  • Complaining
4 minB2
“I think anyone over 40 who amuses themself by doing impressions needs to take a long, hard look in the mirror.”

The Michael Caine Impression Duel · The Trip 2011 · Ch. 3/20

  • Teasing
  • Arguments
  • Explaining
5 minB2
“There's more to life than a fuckin' Field's medal.”

Sean and Lambeau Argue About Will · Good Will Hunting 1997 · Ch. 13/21

  • Arguments
  • Negotiation
  • Persuading
5 minB2
“And if you throw me out and I wind up an Asian prostitute, that's gonna be on your conscience.”

Boris's Runaway Tells Her Past · Whatever Works 2009 · Ch. 4/16

  • Storytelling
  • Arguments
  • Confessing
3 minB2
“I find it hard enough to write a postcard.”

Captain Gregg Dictates His Memoirs · The Ghost and Mrs. Muir 1947 · Ch. 8/18

  • Arguments
  • Persuasion
  • Persuading
4 minB1
“As I understand, this is a free country.”

Stepping on the New Jordans · Do the Right Thing 1989 · Ch. 6/20

  • Arguments
  • Accusations
  • Confronting
3 minB2
“You are not now in England.”

Candy Confronts Kaunitz in Berlin · The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp 1943 · Ch. 8/30

  • Arguments
  • Accusations
  • Confronting
5 minB1
“You're always fucking late. You'd be late for your own fucking funeral.”

Jimmy Scolds the Crew After the Heist · GoodFellas 1990 · Ch. 22/28

  • Crime scenes
  • Arguments
  • Warning
5 minB2
“Out there, I was somebody.”

Ken Takes Over Barbie Land · Barbie 2023 · Ch. 18/26

  • Arguments
  • Complaining
  • Saying no
5 minB2
“I don't want him to see you the rest of your life.”

Harry Begs Joan for a Visitation Day · Deconstructing Harry 1997 · Ch. 5/17

  • Parents & kids
  • Arguments
  • Asking
4 minC1
“This is my fucking way. This is how I win.”

Howard Bets Everything on KG · Uncut Gems 2019 · Ch. 12/14

  • Arguments
  • Persuasion
  • Persuading
3 minA2
“I'm not gonna go around one more time with you on this.”

Tucker and Dale Rescue Allison · Tucker and Dale vs. Evil 2010 · Ch. 5/19

  • Arguments
  • Accusations
  • Confronting
4 minC2
“She bore a mind that envy could not but call fair.”

Sebastian's Story and Olivia's Ring · Twelfth Night 2012 · Ch. 7/25

  • Goodbyes & funerals
  • Arguments
  • Explaining
4 minB2
“Thank you very, very much for forgiving me, but I don't forgive you.”

CC and Hillary Make Up · Beaches 1988 · Ch. 19/30

  • Apologies
  • Arguments
  • Apologizing
5 minB2
“That's my diary. We don't read other people's diaries, do we?”

Charlotte Finds Humbert's Diary · Lolita 1962 · Ch. 14/30

  • Marriage trouble
  • Arguments
  • Confronting