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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
“He said war was too important to be left to the generals.”

Ripper Refuses to Recall the Wing · Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb 1964 · Ch. 4/20

  • Arguments
  • Threats
  • Saying no
5 minC1
“If astrology were true, twins would have the same fate.”

Jack and Sam Fight About Astrology · Husbands and Wives 1992 · Ch. 11/15

  • Couple fights
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
3 minC1
“It worked perfectly, and nobody can prove what really happened here. Nobody!”

Clifford Wants a Shortcut · Deathtrap 1982 · Ch. 22/30

  • Arguments
  • Negotiation
  • Threatening
3 minB2
“No, thank you, Commander. I know this now: Stella will never be well until this house is cured.”

Commander Beech Confronts Rick · The Uninvited 1944 · Ch. 20/28

  • Accusations
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
2 minB1
“I feel like I missed something important.”

Bruno Defends Mirabel · Encanto 2021 · Ch. 18/19

  • Arguments
  • Comforting a friend
  • Confessing
2 minB2
“You're a broad-minded guy. People change. You gonna hold her past against her?”

Kevin Blows Up at Lenny · Mighty Aphrodite 1995 · Ch. 15/15

  • Arguments
  • Breakups
  • Confronting
2 minB2
“If that's what makes you happy, son, I got nothing to say.”

Andrew Turns Down the Family Business · The Proposal 2009 · Ch. 7/14

  • Parents & kids
  • Arguments
  • Apologizing
3 minB1
“As long as you're talking, you're not listening.”

Adonis Blows Up at the Gym · Creed 2015 · Ch. 5/10

  • Arguments
  • Complaining
  • Explaining
2 minB2
“The only way to get what you want in this world is through hard work.”

Tiana and Naveen Argue as Frogs · The Princess and the Frog 2009 · Ch. 7/14

  • Arguments
  • Accusations
  • Confronting
2 minB1
“I don't want to be a part of my family.”

Wally Shows Up at Frank's Door · Uncle Frank 2020 · Ch. 9/17

  • Family dinners
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
4 minB2
“You should see the other guy.”

The Kidnappers Fight Over the Car · Fargo 1996 · Ch. 16/16

  • Arguments
  • Investigation
  • Complaining
3 minB2
“No gentleman makes love to a servant in his mother's house.”

Father Confronts David Over Sabrina · Sabrina 1954 · Ch. 8/18

  • Parents & kids
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
2 minB1
“Are you sure you know where we're going?”

The Gum Commercial That Never Fades · Inside Out 2015 · Ch. 6/6

  • Arguments
  • Explaining
  • Confronting
2 minB2
“Everybody knew something was going on, and no one did a thing.”

Robby Confronts His Old Friend · Spotlight 2015 · Ch. 20/21

  • Accusations
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
4 minB2
“This is a unison recitation.”

Butch Robs a Bank in Spanish · Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid 1969 · Ch. 10/12

  • Crime scenes
  • Arguments
  • Threatening
3 minB1
“Leah, spare some thought for all the nice people who live round here.”

Neighbours Shout Over Leah's Music · Beautiful Thing 1996 · Ch. 2/11

  • Arguments
  • Complaining
  • Asking
5 minB1
“You put yourself out there for him to see.”

Graysmith Chases the Case at Home · Zodiac 2007 · Ch. 27/30

  • Parents & kids
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
2 minB1
“That's crazy. Time is a flat circle.”

Ducky and Bunny Get a Kid · Toy Story 4 2019 · Ch. 12/22

  • Arguments
  • Teasing
  • Persuading
4 minB1
“I wanted it I went for it And baby I did it on my own”

Ming Refuses the 4*Town Concert · Turning Red 2022 · Ch. 4/13

  • Parents & kids
  • Arguments
  • Saying no
4 minB2
“And he's also quite easy on the eye.”

Warren Meets Randall's Family · About Schmidt 2002 · Ch. 12/16

  • Family dinners
  • Arguments
  • Complaining
2 minB2
“Every Britisher is proud of the unsinkable Titanic.”

Lightoller Jokes About Titanic Soap · A Night to Remember 1958 · Ch. 1/14

  • Arguments
  • Accusations
  • Confronting
5 minB2
“Mr. Gatsby, exactly who are you, anyhow?”

Tom Exposes Gatsby at the Hotel · The Great Gatsby 2013 · Ch. 15/18

  • Arguments
  • Accusations
  • Confronting
2 minB2
“I am so sick of people taking their insecurities out on me.”

Jane Meets Ricky at School · American Beauty 1999 · Ch. 4/14

  • Arguments
  • First dates
  • Complaining
5 minB2
“This isn't just a story. It's a revolution.”

Hildy Chooses the Story Over Bruce · His Girl Friday 1940 · Ch. 15/18

  • Arguments
  • Couple fights
  • Persuading