3 minB2“If you’re agreeable to it, we would love it if you could just get into that giant box.”Mattel Execs Try to Box Barbie · Barbie 2023 · Ch. 13/26
- Meetings
- Arguments
- Explaining
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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5 minB2“You turned into this double-talking, wise-cracking, tap-dancing liar.”The Character Born From Harry's Pen · Deconstructing Harry 1997 · Ch. 14/17
- Accusations
- Small talk
- Confronting
5 minB2“But who was he really?”V's Opening Monologue · V for Vendetta 2006 · Ch. 1/25
- Speeches
- Threats
- Threatening
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
3 minA2“I'm not gonna go around one more time with you on this.”Tucker and Dale Rescue Allison · Tucker and Dale vs. Evil 2010 · Ch. 5/19
- Arguments
- Accusations
- Confronting
5 minB2“Does having a kind heart make you a good nurse?”Marta Fails the Lie Test · Knives Out 2019 · Ch. 4/14
- Interrogations
- Confronting
- Confessing
4 minC2“Not black in my mind, though yellow in my legs.”Malvolio Appears in Yellow Stockings · Twelfth Night 2012 · Ch. 17/25
- Teasing
- Arguments
- Confronting
3 minB1“You're the only person with enough talent to play the part.”CC Directs John in Her Show · Beaches 1988 · Ch. 22/30
- Office chat
- Arguments
- Inviting
3 minB2“Would you really feel any pity if one of those dots stopped moving forever?”Harry's Speech on the Ferris Wheel · The Third Man 1949 · Ch. 16/17
- Threats
- Arguments
- Threatening
2 minB2“Your medal? Bad guys don't win medals.”King Candy Threatens Ralph · Wreck-It Ralph 2012 · Ch. 10/19
- Accusations
- Threats
- Threatening
5 minB2“That's my diary. We don't read other people's diaries, do we?”Charlotte Finds Humbert's Diary · Lolita 1962 · Ch. 14/30
- Marriage trouble
- Arguments
- Confronting
5 minB2“Men and women can't be friends. Where does that leave us?”Harry Amends the Friendship Rule · When Harry Met Sally... 1989 · Ch. 5/20
- Small talk
- Arguments
- Explaining
3 minB2“Husbands should be like Kleenex, soft, strong, and disposable.”Mr. Boddy's Body Disappears · Clue 1985 · Ch. 7/17
- Investigation
- Arguments
- Confronting
2 minB1“I ain't talking to him anymore.”Paula Accuses Sylvia of Spreading Lies · An American Crime 2007 · Ch. 7/16
- Accusations
- Courtroom
- Comforting
4 minB2“If they really put forth the effort, I'll give 'em something, but tipping automatically is for the birds.”Mr. Pink Refuses to Tip · Reservoir Dogs 1992 · Ch. 2/22
- Arguments
- Persuasion
- Saying no
3 minB2“He thinks you're the greatest.”Doris Visits Derek in Prison · American History X 1998 · Ch. 13/17
- Parents & kids
- Arguments
- Confronting
3 minB2“He is not my husband.”Christine Denies She's His Wife · Witness for the Prosecution 1957 · Ch. 10/27
- Courtroom
- Interrogations
- Confronting
3 minB2“I'm putting this whole fucking town in my rear-view.”Doug and Jem Fight Over Leaving · The Town 2010 · Ch. 14/20
- Arguments
- Accusations
- Confronting
4 minC1“This time, you couldn't ask for better.”Broulard Makes Mireau the Goat · Paths of Glory 1957 · Ch. 17/17
- Talking to the boss
- Accusations
- Confronting
2 minB2“I remember him from the pros. They call him "Super Bug." Had one year with the Rams before the army.”MASH Football Game, First Half · M*A*S*H 1970 · Ch. 19/22
- Arguments
- Teasing
- Complaining
3 minB2“I'm afraid if you don't come out here, you're gonna get left behind.”Eduardo Confronts Mark Over Sean · The Social Network 2010 · Ch. 20/23
- Arguments
- Accusations
- Confronting
2 minB2“You guys forced my fucking hand by ganging up on me.”The Group Votes Danny Out · This Is the End 2013 · Ch. 17/27
- Accusations
- Arguments
- Confronting
2 minB2“I've decided that it's your family that isn't good enough.”Alice Tells Off the Kirbys · You Can't Take It with You 1938 · Ch. 22/27
- Courtroom
- Arguments
- Confronting
3 minB2“I mean, we're just people. We're just human beings. You think you're God!”Isaac Confronts Yale in Class · Manhattan 1979 · Ch. 22/23
- Arguments
- Accusations
- Confronting