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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
“It's only one night. A boy may die.”

Juror 8 Proposes Another Vote · 12 Angry Men 1957 · Ch. 6/17

  • Courtroom
  • Arguments
  • Persuading
5 minB1
“I'm proud of you, regardless.”

Brad's Dad Finally Says He's Proud · Front of the Class 2008 · Ch. 17/17

  • Parents & kids
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
2 minB2
“I suspect if they do, a few bits of art will be the least of my worries.”

V Shows Evey the Shadow Gallery · V for Vendetta 2006 · Ch. 6/25

  • Arguments
  • Accusations
  • Explaining
2 minC1
“Do you wanna fucking stay mad or get in bed and cuddle?”

Howard and Dinah Fight Then Make Up · Uncut Gems 2019 · Ch. 2/14

  • Couple fights
  • Arguments
  • Complaining
5 minB1
“There are some things that aren't meant to be known.”

The Plan A Lie Is Revealed · Interstellar 2014 · Ch. 10/13

  • Accusations
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
3 minB1
“Horowitz started this shit. Come on, who started this shit?”

Horowitz Gets Called the Wrong Name · Bad Boys 1983 · Ch. 9/9

  • Arguments
  • Accusations
  • Confronting
3 minB2
“And it takes a wolf to catch a wolf.”

Alonzo Explains Wolves and Sheep · Training Day 2001 · Ch. 8/23

  • Arguments
  • Speeches
  • Explaining
4 minB2
“and as you're listening to the other person, I want you to see yourself in their shoes.”

Chad and Dale Talk It Out · Tucker and Dale vs. Evil 2010 · Ch. 16/19

  • Arguments
  • Apologies
  • Apologizing
5 minB2
“Nothing good is ever easy.”

Ransom Arrives Before the Will Reading · Knives Out 2019 · Ch. 9/14

  • Arguments
  • Accusations
  • Confronting
4 minB2
“I'll make him an offer he can't refuse.”

Michael Warns Fredo · The Godfather 1972 · Ch. 8/9

  • Negotiation
  • Arguments
  • Threatening
4 minC1
“Infirmity, that decays the wise, doth ever make a better fool.”

Feste Proves Olivia a Fool · Twelfth Night 2012 · Ch. 4/25

  • Teasing
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
5 minB2
“From here on out, you are Sir Kevin.”

The Queen Knights Kevin · Minions 2015 · Ch. 14/14

  • Speeches
  • Arguments
  • Thanking
3 minB2
“Don't tell me how to behave in my house.”

Carl Confronts Tom at the House · Another Year 2010 · Ch. 22/25

  • Goodbyes & funerals
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
3 minB1
“You must embrace what is special about you!”

Cuckoo Land Gets Raided · The Lego Movie 2014 · Ch. 12/22

  • Arguments
  • Meetings
  • Suggesting
4 minB2
“We've grown apart. It happens to the best of friends.”

CC and Hillary Have Their Big Fight · Beaches 1988 · Ch. 15/30

  • Arguments
  • Accusations
  • Confronting
3 minB2
“I knew him for 20 years. At least, I thought I knew him.”

Martins and Anna Argue About Harry · The Third Man 1949 · Ch. 14/17

  • Arguments
  • Confessing feelings
  • Confronting
3 minB1
“And work stuff's kinda up in the air.”

Jim Breaks Down in the Old House · Blue Jay 2016 · Ch. 4/18

  • Arguments
  • Interrogations
  • Confronting
2 minB1
“Well, at least your brother isn't gonna die because of you.”

Mario and Donkey Kong Trade Insults · The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2023 · Ch. 13/14

  • Arguments
  • Teasing
  • Complaining
4 minB1
“I don't suppose you'd like to come in and have a slice, would you?”

Ralph Crashes the Anniversary Party · Wreck-It Ralph 2012 · Ch. 3/19

  • Parties
  • Arguments
  • Saying no
3 minB2
“Thompson's rushing across the ice, and I don't think it's to make friends.”

Thompson Ties It and Won't Hide · Tooth Fairy 2010 · Ch. 8/4

  • Arguments
  • Persuasion
  • Saying no
3 minB1
“You have to have boundaries, even with a boss.”

Juliana Confronts Eric About Hanssen · Breach 2007 · Ch. 13/20

  • Marriage trouble
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
4 minB2
“Do you have any last words before you die, Quilty?”

Humbert Kills Quilty · Lolita 1962 · Ch. 2/30

  • Threats
  • Arguments
  • Threatening
3 minB2
“Nothing's happened to me yet. That's why I'm going to New York.”

Harry and Sally Drive to New York · When Harry Met Sally... 1989 · Ch. 1/20

  • Travel & hotels
  • Arguments
  • Teasing
3 minA2
“On a scale of one to ten, what do you think you are?”

Trent Rates Duncan a Three · The Way Way Back 2013 · Ch. 1/18

  • Parents & kids
  • Arguments
  • Complaining