3 minB2“men and women can't be friends because the sex part always gets in the way.”Men and Women Can't Be Friends · When Harry Met Sally... 1989 · Ch. 3/20
- First dates
- Arguments
- Explaining
Situation
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 minB1“Well, if you mess up a spell, there are consequences.”The Growth Spell Backfires · Onward 2020 · Ch. 8/16
- Siblings
- Arguments
- Explaining
2 minB2“But first we gotta get rid of those cars outside. It looks like Sam's Hot Car Lot out there.”The Crew Ditches the Cars · Reservoir Dogs 1992 · Ch. 15/22
- Arguments
- Accusations
- Suggesting
3 minB2“I'm not in the mood. I got homework.”Danny Recites What He Hates · American History X 1998 · Ch. 5/17
- Interrogations
- Arguments
- Confronting
3 minB1“There's no point crying about it, is there?”Andy Tries to Hold the Kitchen · Boiling Point 2021 · Ch. 3/13
- Criticism & layoffs
- Arguments
- Complaining
4 minB2“Miss Marianne, will you do me the honor of granting me an interview tomorrow?”Willoughby's Abrupt Farewell · Sense and Sensibility 1995 · Ch. 13/27
- Goodbyes & funerals
- Arguments
- Explaining
3 minB2“This is where we do the dirty work.”Trapper Punches Frank and Gets Arrested · M*A*S*H 1970 · Ch. 6/22
- Arguments
- Talking to the boss
- Confronting
3 minB2“This is Harvard, where you don't plant stories and you don't sue people.”The Winklevosses Debate Suing Mark · The Social Network 2010 · Ch. 9/23
- Arguments
- Accusations
- Confronting
4 minB1“In theory we could just fuckin stay here.”Jonah Chases Jay and Craig · This Is the End 2013 · Ch. 21/27
- Comforting a friend
- Arguments
- Confessing
2 minB2“I've decided that it's your family that isn't good enough.”Alice Tells Off the Kirbys · You Can't Take It with You 1938 · Ch. 22/27
- Courtroom
- Arguments
- Confronting
2 minB2“God, what a surprise. I cannot get over it. My ex-husband.”Isaac and Mary Run Into Her Ex · Manhattan 1979 · Ch. 19/23
- Small talk
- Arguments
- Teasing
4 minB1“That scared me. Your voice was so much deeper than your bone structure.”David Fights for Casey · We're the Millers 2013 · Ch. 2/21
- Arguments
- Threats
- Threatening
2 minB2“You have just the rights that I give you.”Condon Quits Los Alamos · Oppenheimer 2023 · Ch. 13/28
- Arguments
- Talking to the boss
- Confronting
3 minB2“I didn't vote for you, you son of a bitch.”Henchman Taunts Before the Hit · The Last Boy Scout 1991 · Ch. 5/20
- Threats
- Arguments
- Threatening
4 minC1“We've finally gotten the nerve to do this thing.”Jack and Sally Announce a Split · Husbands and Wives 1992 · Ch. 1/15
- Breakups
- Arguments
- Explaining
3 minB1“Listen, love, you're overwrought and no wonder in the condition you're in.”Myra Hears Something Downstairs · Deathtrap 1982 · Ch. 16/30
- Marriage trouble
- Arguments
- Persuading
3 minB1“Then be afraid. Be afraid, for heaven's sake.”Stella Nearly Walks Off the Cliff · The Uninvited 1944 · Ch. 28/28
- Goodbyes & funerals
- Arguments
- Warning
6 minB2“Who am I If I can't run with the ball?”Luisa Sings Surface Pressure · Encanto 2021 · Ch. 9/19
- Siblings
- Arguments
- Confronting
2 minC1“He's never gonna come back.”The Will Humiliates Frank · Uncle Frank 2020 · Ch. 15/17
- Goodbyes & funerals
- Arguments
- Saying no
2 minB1“Once they divide up, we take 'em. No trouble. Right?”Who Are Those Guys · Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid 1969 · Ch. 6/12
- Investigation
- Arguments
- Complaining
3 minB2“I've been fighting all my life.”Leah's Drunk Award Speech · Beautiful Thing 1996 · Ch. 10/11
- Parties
- Arguments
- Complaining
2 minB2“In the vacuum of space, they cannot hear you scream!”Ducky and Bunny Attack Buzz · Toy Story 4 2019 · Ch. 11/22
- Teasing
- Arguments
- Threatening
2 minB2“She is a good girl, and you've taken advantage of her.”Mei Attacks Tyler at the Party · Turning Red 2022 · Ch. 9/13
- Parties
- Arguments
- Apologizing
2 minB2“Are you honestly saying that Russell P. Kramer can be bought?”The Presidents Confront Each Other · My Fellow Americans 1996 · Ch. 13/13
- Accusations
- Arguments
- Confronting