3 minB2“It's a game we play. They put it on the bill, I tear up the bill. It is very convenient.”Strasser Confronts Laszlo at Rick's · Casablanca 1943 · Ch. 5/20
- Interrogations
- Small talk
- Confronting
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English for Conflict
1001 real scenes from 152 films. Watch a full scene, then take the phrases people actually use for conflict.
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4 minB2“You just can't take the fact that it was my turn.”The Guys Confront Each Other · There's Something About Mary 1998 · Ch. 24/24
- Accusations
- Arguments
- Confronting
7 minB2“But take no other treasure, no matter how sorely you are tempted.”Aladdin Enters the Cave of Wonders · Aladdin 2019 · Ch. 7/24
- Threats
- Asking for help
- Warning
2 minB2“so it's me that should be accountable for their actions.”The Coach Apologizes for His Lads · The Gentlemen 2020 · Ch. 9/15
- Apologies
- Negotiation
- Apologizing
4 minB2“It's about the boy. He's a good kid.”Sean Tells Will It's Not Your Fault · Good Will Hunting 1997 · Ch. 20/21
- Arguments
- Comforting a friend
- Comforting
4 minB1“To put an end to this nonsense and stop the two of you from trying to destroy each other.”Mrs. Claus Stops the Chicken Game · The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two 2020 · Ch. 17/20
- Arguments
- Warning
- Teasing
4 minB2“Who the hell in their right mind would tell the world, "I'm gonna do this"?”Family Fights Over the Phone Bill · American Movie 1999 · Ch. 3/19
- Arguments
- Phone calls
- Complaining
5 minB2“It's horrific and it's… And it's beautiful at the same time.”Just Look Up vs Don't Look Up · Don't Look Up 2021 · Ch. 23/25
- Speeches
- Arguments
- Warning
3 minC1“'I never applied for that room.”Tessa Loses Faith in the Law · National Theatre Live: Prima Facie 2022 · Ch. 23/22
- Courtroom
- Interrogations
- Confronting
4 minB1“Anyway, you won't believe what happened to Shirley Beavis when her son died in space.”Beavis and Butt-Head's House Is Gone · Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe 2022 · Ch. 17/22
- Renting
- Arguments
- Confronting
5 minB2“I will not be stolen from. You get that?”Jordan Interrogates the Butler · The Wolf of Wall Street 2013 · Ch. 11/30
- Accusations
- Interrogations
- Confronting
5 minB2“The only man I would trust is you.”Pitt Warns Wilberforce About War · Amazing Grace 2006 · Ch. 13/18
- Arguments
- Accusations
- Warning
5 minB1“And she thinks she loves him, but it's only because she mistakes his pessimistic despair for wisdom, believing he's a genius.”Randy Pursues Melodie · Whatever Works 2009 · Ch. 12/16
- Confessing feelings
- Arguments
- Confessing love
2 minC1“You're the only financial institution that can't produce a balance sheet or a cash flow statement with their earnings”Skilling Loses It on the Call · Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room 2005 · Ch. 19/3
- Phone calls
- Accusations
- Confronting
5 minB2“I always say life's black enough as it is without dressing in it, too.”Lucy Tells the Captain About Edwin · The Ghost and Mrs. Muir 1947 · Ch. 6/18
- Arguments
- Teasing
- Confessing
4 minB1“You are going to have the cleanest sidewalk in Brooklyn.”Da Mayor Sweeps and Gets Scolded · Do the Right Thing 1989 · Ch. 3/20
- Arguments
- Teasing
- Complaining
5 minC1“This time you are fighting for your very existence, against the most devilish idea ever created by a human brain.”Theo's Speech About Total War · The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp 1943 · Ch. 29/30
- Arguments
- Speeches
- Persuading
3 minB2“If I was gonna break your balls, I'd say, "Go get your shine box."”Billy Taunts Tommy at the Welcome Party · GoodFellas 1990 · Ch. 13/28
- Parties
- Arguments
- Teasing
6 minB2“So you can go ahead and put yourself up on a cross”The Group Turns on Each Other · Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery 2022 · Ch. 5/8
- Accusations
- Investigation
- Confronting
3 minB2“I think it's time to stand on our own.”Dagny Names the John Galt Line · Atlas Shrugged: Part I 2011 · Ch. 12/16
- Negotiation
- Arguments
- Threatening
5 minB1“Go back to your lives, citizens. Show's over.”Woody Rescues a Broken Buzz · Toy Story 1995 · Ch. 6/6
- Comforting a friend
- Accusations
- Comforting
3 minC1“but I must tell you that he is utterly misinformed.”Denying the Engagement Rumour · Persuasion 2007 · Ch. 7/7
- Parties
- Accusations
- Saying no
2 minB1“- I'm afraid I've made a mistake. - What nature of mistake?”Adela Withdraws the Accusation · A Passage to India 1984 · Ch. 16/19
- Courtroom
- Interrogations
- Confessing
4 minB2“You have to find a way to reject men’s advances without damaging their egos.”The Barbies Plot Their Return · Barbie 2023 · Ch. 22/26
- Speeches
- Arguments
- Persuading