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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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3 minB2
“Husbands should be like Kleenex, soft, strong, and disposable.”

Mr. Boddy's Body Disappears · Clue 1985 · Ch. 7/17

  • Investigation
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
4 minB1
“Everyone's really nice here. I promise.”

Sylvia and Jennie Move In · An American Crime 2007 · Ch. 4/16

  • Small talk
  • Arguments
  • Promising
4 minB1
“You act like you know what you're doing, but you don't have a clue.”

Ian Blames Barley for the Detour · Onward 2020 · Ch. 14/16

  • Arguments
  • Apologies
  • Confronting
3 minB1
“...because it's my job to keep you from dying, okay?”

Wink Prepares Hushpuppy for the Storm · Beasts of the Southern Wild 2012 · Ch. 2/4

  • Parents & kids
  • Arguments
  • Persuading
2 minB2
“Personally, I can do without her.”

The Madonna Theory Debate · Reservoir Dogs 1992 · Ch. 1/22

  • Small talk
  • Arguments
  • Teasing
2 minB2
“Has it ever occurred to you that I may have a life of my own?”

Norma's New Year's Eve Confession · Sunset Boulevard 1950 · Ch. 9/19

  • Couple fights
  • Arguments
  • Saying no
6 minB2
“Kralik, this is the age of youth and I always ride with the times.”

Kralik Fires Vadas · The Shop Around the Corner 1940 · Ch. 14/19

  • Criticism & layoffs
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
2 minB2
“Get the hell out of my room.”

Adolf Teaches Jojo Reverse Psychology · Jojo Rabbit 2019 · Ch. 5/18

  • Arguments
  • Small talk
  • Suggesting
4 minB2
“Dad was gone, but things were almost normal again.”

The Vinyards Debate Rodney King · American History X 1998 · Ch. 7/17

  • Family dinners
  • Arguments
  • Persuading
2 minB2
“Well, we were just having fun.”

Bob Catches John on Tape · Auto Focus 2002 · Ch. 6/16

  • Arguments
  • Accusations
  • Confronting
3 minB2
“- So now I'm a bad housekeeper! - So you are. It's a pigsty.”

Lorl Offers to Be Mozart's Maid · Amadeus 1984 · Ch. 15/25

  • Arguments
  • Parents & kids
  • Complaining
4 minB2
“What's that got to do with anything?”

Who Gets the Watergate Story · All the President's Men 1976 · Ch. 3/18

  • Office chat
  • Arguments
  • Persuading
3 minB1
“You are useless, but I love you.”

Andy Defends the Pink Lamb · Boiling Point 2021 · Ch. 9/13

  • Arguments
  • Criticism & layoffs
  • Confronting
2 minB2
“I knew you were gonna say that, so I've planned.”

Controllers Spot a Second Hijacking · United 93 2006 · Ch. 8/17

  • Phone calls
  • Arguments
  • Warning
4 minB2
“There are laws, conventions. It's just not being done.”

Jerry Gets Engaged to Osgood · Some Like It Hot 1959 · Ch. 15/19

  • Arguments
  • Proposals
  • Persuading
4 minB1
“So that's how you wanna play it.”

Phil Confronts Frank About the Flights · Bad Education 2019 · Ch. 14/18

  • Accusations
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
4 minB2
“And I was not. That was the basic offense. Look at him now.”

Wallace Tells Lipsky to Stay Away · The End of the Tour 2015 · Ch. 12/17

  • Arguments
  • Accusations
  • Confronting
5 minB1
“They tell themself they're gonna change their life one day and they never do.”

Doug Asks Claire to Run Away · The Town 2010 · Ch. 13/20

  • Arguments
  • Investigation
  • Persuading
6 minC1
“I don't make the rules. I play by them.”

Buddy Defends Himself to Guy · Swimming with Sharks 1994 · Ch. 15/16

  • Arguments
  • Talking to the boss
  • Confronting
3 minB2
“I'm not a bull, General. I don't need a flag waved in front of me to get me to charge.”

Mireau Orders Dax to Take the Anthill · Paths of Glory 1957 · Ch. 3/17

  • Talking to the boss
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
4 minB2
“We're gonna cancel the rest of the tour, and I'm just gonna be here all summer.”

Ally Asks Jack to Come With Her · A Star Is Born 2018 · Ch. 13/13

  • Arguments
  • Marriage trouble
  • Confronting
3 minB1
“I'm his friend. I know what he needs.”

Luca Wants to Go to School · Luca 2021 · Ch. 8/9

  • Arguments
  • Accusations
  • Confronting
4 minB1
“You stole my girl, you bastard. I'm gonna kick your ass.”

Mike Chases Jeffrey and Sandy · Blue Velvet 1986 · Ch. 7/9

  • Threats
  • Arguments
  • Threatening
4 minB2
“If there was any true impropriety in my behaviour, I should be sensible of it.”

Brandon Invites Them to Delaford · Sense and Sensibility 1995 · Ch. 11/27

  • Parties
  • Arguments
  • Inviting