Situation

English for Conflict

1008 real scenes from 154 films. Watch a full scene, then take the phrases people actually use for conflict.

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4 minB2
“He liked me, so I loved him.”

Catherine Recalls the Mardi Gras Ball · Suddenly, Last Summer 1959 · Ch. 11/27

  • Interrogations
  • At the doctor
  • Confessing
5 minB2
“Them that will not confess will hang.”

Hale Begs Danforth to Postpone · The Crucible 2014 · Ch. 26/29

  • Courtroom
  • Arguments
  • Persuading
3 minB1
“I may smack you around every once in a while, but I'm still your brother.”

Pino Warns Vito About Mookie · Do the Right Thing 1989 · Ch. 17/20

  • Siblings
  • Arguments
  • Warning
2 minB2
“They said you got to render unto Caesar.”

Alonzo Shakes Down Roger · Training Day 2001 · Ch. 13/23

  • Threats
  • Accusations
  • Threatening
3 minB1
“I won't swear anything. You'll never believe me, no matter what.”

Humbert and Lolita's Big Fight · Lolita 1962 · Ch. 25/30

  • Couple fights
  • Arguments
  • Persuading
2 minB1
“For all I know, you're the rat.”

The Crew Hunts the Rat · Reservoir Dogs 1992 · Ch. 8/22

  • Accusations
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
3 minB1
“I don't want to die at James Franco's house.”

The Survivors Argue About Staying · This Is the End 2013 · Ch. 7/27

  • Arguments
  • Comforting a friend
  • Suggesting
4 minB2
“I'm so sick of being bossed and bullied.”

The Doctor Interviews Catherine · Suddenly, Last Summer 1959 · Ch. 9/27

  • At the doctor
  • Interrogations
  • Threatening
5 minB2
“We burn a hot fire here; it melts down all concealment.”

Proctor Refuses to Drop the Charge · The Crucible 2014 · Ch. 18/29

  • Courtroom
  • Interrogations
  • Confronting
5 minB1
“Never was. Never will be.”

Police Kill Radio Raheem · Do the Right Thing 1989 · Ch. 19/20

  • Crime scenes
  • Threats
  • Warning
3 minC1
“Sweetheart, I don't want any secrets between us.”

A Jealous Wife Questions Humbert · Lolita 1962 · Ch. 11/30

  • Marriage trouble
  • Interrogations
  • Asking
4 minB2
“A friend of mine's outside. Keep your chin up, I'll be talking to you. Don't worry.”

Vic Comes Home From Prison · Reservoir Dogs 1992 · Ch. 12/22

  • Parties
  • Arguments
  • Thanking
4 minB1
“A fifth of everything is what's fair and reasonable.”

The Gang Boards Up Franco's House · This Is the End 2013 · Ch. 8/27

  • Arguments
  • Bargaining
  • Complaining
5 minB2
“I promise you, Mr. Danforth, I only thought I saw them but I did not.”

Proctor Confesses Adultery in Court · The Crucible 2014 · Ch. 21/29

  • Courtroom
  • Accusations
  • Confessing
4 minB2
“That's fucked up. Look how tiny she is.”

Addressing the Elephant in the Room · This Is the End 2013 · Ch. 12/27

  • Arguments
  • Accusations
  • Confronting
4 minB1
“She made me do it!”

Hale Interrogates Abigail and Tituba · The Crucible 2014 · Ch. 8/29

  • Interrogations
  • Accusations
  • Confronting
3 minB1
“It's a lot safer than out there.”

Drawing Matches to Fetch the Water · This Is the End 2013 · Ch. 13/27

  • Asking for help
  • Arguments
  • Asking
4 minC1
“There are wheels within wheels in this village, and fires within fires!”

Proctor Clashes With Parris · The Crucible 2014 · Ch. 5/29

  • Arguments
  • Meetings
  • Complaining
4 minB2
“Then her saintliness is done with.”

Proctor Forces Mary to Testify · The Crucible 2014 · Ch. 16/29

  • Accusations
  • Arguments
  • Persuading
4 minB2
“I like it not that Mr. Parris should lay his hand upon my baby.”

Hale Tests Proctor on the Commandments · The Crucible 2014 · Ch. 14/29

  • Interrogations
  • Asking
  • Confronting
4 minB2
“Thomas Putnam is reaching out for land!”

Giles Corey Storms the Court · The Crucible 2014 · Ch. 17/29

  • Courtroom
  • Accusations
  • Confronting
5 minB2
“Reverend Parris, I have laid seven babies un-baptized in the earth.”

Ann Putnam Cries Witchcraft · The Crucible 2014 · Ch. 2/29

  • Accusations
  • Arguments
  • Confessing
4 minB2
“Is there any truth in this?”

Proctor Accuses Abigail in Court · The Crucible 2014 · Ch. 20/29

  • Courtroom
  • Interrogations
  • Confronting
5 minB2
“I never thought you had so much iron in you.”

Hale Arrives With His Books · The Crucible 2014 · Ch. 6/29

  • Arguments
  • Accusations
  • Complaining