2 minB1“Please do. I don't want it coming down on the house.”Mike's Family Breakfast · Win Win 2011 · Ch. 1/19
- Family dinners
- Parents & kids
- Small talk
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English for Family dinners
127 real scenes from 59 films. Watch a full scene, then take the phrases people actually use for family dinners.
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4 minB2“Speaking from one orphan to another, Goldi, you won the orphan lottery.”Puss Meets His Past Lives · Puss in Boots: The Last Wish 2022 · Ch. 18/22
- Parties
- Family dinners
- Complimenting
2 minB2“Couple of words here or there. Nothing to frighten the horses.”The Family Dines with Myrna Dalgleish · Downton Abbey: A New Era 2022 · Ch. 4/18
- Family dinners
- Small talk
- Asking
2 minB1“Well, beggars can't be choosers, can they?”Felix and Calhoun Adopt the Racers · Ralph Breaks the Internet 2018 · Ch. 5/21
- Family dinners
- Arguments
- Warning
3 minB2“After tomorrow it'll be a long time before I can pick him up again.”Annelle Bans Beer From Her Fridge · Steel Magnolias 1989 · Ch. 13/16
- Couple fights
- Family dinners
- Confronting
5 minB2“I wanna do everything I can to help you get back on your feet.”Pat Sr. Bets Everything on the Eagles · Silver Linings Playbook 2012 · Ch. 19/23
- Parents & kids
- Family dinners
- Explaining
5 minB1“- Is it the frank or the beans? - Right.”Ted Gets His Zipper Stuck · There's Something About Mary 1998 · Ch. 4/24
- Family dinners
- Parents & kids
- Asking
2 minB1“You've gotta be kidding me.”Kate and Jack Come Home · The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two 2020 · Ch. 20/20
- Family dinners
- Small talk
- Comforting
5 minB1“I wanna come out of all of this stuff.”Mark Confesses at Thanksgiving Dinner · American Movie 1999 · Ch. 11/19
- Family dinners
- Arguments
- Confessing
3 minB2“He charged us for the snacks, but they're free.”Kate and Mindy Wait Seven Hours · Don't Look Up 2021 · Ch. 3/25
- Meetings
- Family dinners
- Complaining
5 minB2“Anyway, they say the key is to work backwards.”Walter Learns to Work Backwards · The Secret Life of Walter Mitty 2013 · Ch. 5/16
- Renting
- Family dinners
- Explaining
5 minB2“Well, when you least expect it, fate has a way of knocking on your door.”Melodie's Mother Shows Up · Whatever Works 2009 · Ch. 9/16
- Arguments
- Family dinners
- Complaining
3 minB1“Anna, you quite take my breath away.”Anna Brings Home a Fiance · The Ghost and Mrs. Muir 1947 · Ch. 17/18
- Proposals
- Family dinners
- Asking
5 minB2“Now, even money that some catastrophe has brought you here.”Clive's Aunt Interrogates Him at Home · The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp 1943 · Ch. 16/30
- Small talk
- Family dinners
- Teasing
4 minB2“Murder was the only way everybody stayed in line.”Supper at Ma's · GoodFellas 1990 · Ch. 14/28
- Family dinners
- Storytelling
- Explaining
3 minB2“That's the trouble with you. You work too hard.”Rearden Gives Lillian a Metal Gift · Atlas Shrugged: Part I 2011 · Ch. 3/16
- Family dinners
- Arguments
- Complaining
5 minB2“Your husband. Comes up for a day in the beautiful countryside and heads straight for the television set.”Lucy Confronts Harry About the Book · Deconstructing Harry 1997 · Ch. 1/17
- Family dinners
- Accusations
- Confronting
5 minB1“Same here. And let me tell you, this guy, he's gaga over you. It's adorable.”Peter Introduces Sydney to His Family · I Love You, Man 2009 · Ch. 12/19
- Family dinners
- Parties
- Complimenting
5 minB1“I don't want to hurt her, Mom.”Brad Worries He'll Hurt Nancy · Front of the Class 2008 · Ch. 16/17
- Family dinners
- Goodbyes & funerals
- Confessing
3 minB1“I'm trying to have a nice, peaceful dinner with my family, which is something you wouldn't understand because you don't have one.”Howard Tells Julia to Move Out · Uncut Gems 2019 · Ch. 6/14
- Family dinners
- Arguments
- Confronting
4 minB2“I'm playing to build a beautiful pattern.”Harlan's Last Game of Go · Knives Out 2019 · Ch. 6/14
- Parties
- Family dinners
- Confessing
4 minB2“Surprised you passed the test. I'd have got rid of you on the spot.”Mary Meets Joe's Girlfriend Katie · Another Year 2010 · Ch. 17/25
- Family dinners
- Small talk
- Complimenting
2 minB1“I've got little something to cheer you up.”Amanda's Anniversary Surprise Dinner · Blue Jay 2016 · Ch. 9/18
- Family dinners
- Comforting a friend
- Comforting
2 minB1“You don't leave a steady job for some crazy dream.”Mario's Family Doubts the Dream · The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2023 · Ch. 3/14
- Family dinners
- Parents & kids
- Complaining