Situation

English for Conflict

1003 real scenes from 153 films. Watch a full scene, then take the phrases people actually use for conflict.

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4 minB1
“No, wait, listen. We aren't normally car thieves.”

Shank Offers to Make Them Viral · Ralph Breaks the Internet 2018 · Ch. 12/21

  • Accusations
  • Persuasion
  • Explaining
5 minB1
“It's bad luck to see me before the wedding.”

Shelby's Wedding Morning · Steel Magnolias 1989 · Ch. 3/16

  • Arguments
  • Parties
  • Teasing
4 minB1
“But don't worry, despite my cheery demeanor, I am unfeeling, inflexible and morally neutral.”

Vontra Comes to Collect Roz · The Wild Robot 2024 · Ch. 12/15

  • Threats
  • Explaining
  • Warning
3 minB2
“You are afraid to be alive.”

Who's Crazier, Pat or Tiffany? · Silver Linings Playbook 2012 · Ch. 11/23

  • Arguments
  • Accusations
  • Confronting
2 minB2
“If I hadn't gotten in that car, you'd never even have had the chance to talk to Jerry.”

Masha Confronts Rupert in the Street · The King of Comedy 1982 · Ch. 8/21

  • Arguments
  • Threats
  • Threatening
4 minB2
“I guess I wasn't really in the mood for another no.”

Dom Overhears Why Yas Stayed · Rye Lane 2023 · Ch. 13/16

  • First dates
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
4 minB2
“If you know something that may help the doctor, for God's sake tell it to me.”

Parris Demands the Truth From Abigail · The Crucible 2014 · Ch. 1/29

  • Interrogations
  • Accusations
  • Confronting
10 minC1
“And if you still can t see that then shame on you both”

Enola Confronts Her Brothers · Enola Holmes 2020 · Ch. 1/12

  • Arguments
  • Siblings
  • Confronting
3 minB2
“If he's hurt me, it's because he's been hurt.”

Mary Waits for Harry Outside · Night and the City 1950 · Ch. 8/19

  • Arguments
  • Accusations
  • Confronting
2 minC1
“Give her the right you should have given her cousin, and so dies my revenge.”

Claudio Accepts His Penance · Much Ado About Nothing 1993 · Ch. 21/24

  • Apologies
  • Goodbyes & funerals
  • Thanking
5 minB2
“Their days of resting have been and gone.”

Bond Impressions Over Dinner · The Trip 2011 · Ch. 6/20

  • Arguments
  • Teasing
  • Confronting
3 minC1
“Even Nazis can't kill that fast.”

Laszlo Refuses to Name the Resistance · Casablanca 1943 · Ch. 9/20

  • Interrogations
  • Negotiation
  • Threatening
2 minB2
“Can we cut to the chase? I mean, am I. Like, in a lot of trouble here. or...?”

Ted Is Interrogated by Detectives · There's Something About Mary 1998 · Ch. 15/24

  • Police questioning
  • Interrogations
  • Confessing
4 minB2
“You should have left Agrabah while you had the chance.”

Jafar Seizes the Sultan's Throne · Aladdin 2019 · Ch. 19/24

  • Threats
  • Accusations
  • Threatening
2 minB2
“But you're gonna come with me until I can resolve all these issues with your husband.”

Dry Eye Kidnaps Rosalind · The Gentlemen 2020 · Ch. 12/15

  • Threats
  • Crime scenes
  • Threatening
5 minB1
“- How many? - You wouldn't believe me if I told you.”

Will and Skylar at the Dog Track · Good Will Hunting 1997 · Ch. 10/21

  • Apologies
  • First dates
  • Apologizing
4 minB1
“You may have won the battle, but you'll never win the war.”

Santa Talks Belsnickel Down · The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two 2020 · Ch. 18/20

  • Comforting a friend
  • Apologies
  • Comforting
3 minB2
“Well, he was a waiter. Now he's got an ego the size of Texas.”

June Catches Randall With Brie · Don't Look Up 2021 · Ch. 19/25

  • Marriage trouble
  • Accusations
  • Confronting
3 minC1
“'I'm just doing this to protect other women from this man.'”

Jenna's Word on Trial · National Theatre Live: Prima Facie 2022 · Ch. 9/22

  • Courtroom
  • Interrogations
  • Explaining
5 minB1
“We're all on the same team.”

Hartson Asks About Dissecting · Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe 2022 · Ch. 20/22

  • Meetings
  • Threats
  • Explaining
5 minC1
“Money talks and bullshit takes the bus.”

Jordan Visits Aunt Emma in London · The Wolf of Wall Street 2013 · Ch. 20/30

  • Asking for help
  • Arguments
  • Confessing
5 minC1
“John Celestine! Look what the cat dragged in.”

John Shows Up at Marietta's Opening · Whatever Works 2009 · Ch. 15/16

  • Arguments
  • Breakups
  • Confronting
2 minB2
“And the way he was smirking at you, like a cat at a fishmonger's.”

Captain Gregg Gets Jealous · The Ghost and Mrs. Muir 1947 · Ch. 14/18

  • Arguments
  • Accusations
  • Teasing
2 minB1
“Read my lips. Don't come to Sal's no more.”

Mookie Bans Jade from Sal's · Do the Right Thing 1989 · Ch. 14/20

  • Siblings
  • Arguments
  • Warning