4 minC1“Can the soul really be satisfied with such polite affections?”Marianne and Elinor Debate Love · Sense and Sensibility 1995 · Ch. 5/27
- Siblings
- Confessing feelings
- Teasing
Situation
English for Family
469 real scenes from 120 films. Watch a full scene, then take the phrases people actually use for family.
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2 minB1“No, m'son. You would've done the same.”Gander Says Goodbye to the Visitors · Come from Away 2021 · Ch. 18/22
- Goodbyes & funerals
- Travel & hotels
- Thanking
3 minB1“The perfect hobby should improve the body as well as the mind.”Kolenkhov Wrestles Kirby · You Can't Take It with You 1938 · Ch. 17/27
- Family dinners
- Parties
- Complaining
3 minB1“It was good to see him one last time.”The Family Remembers Grandpa · Belfast 2021 · Ch. 14/14
- Goodbyes & funerals
- Small talk
- Comforting
3 minB1“He works too hard for a little boy.”Grandpa Joe Tells the Factory Legend · Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 1971 · Ch. 1/18
- Family dinners
- Storytelling
- Explaining
5 minB2“You are the future of Downton.”Violet Passes the Torch to Mary · Downton Abbey 2019 · Ch. 22/22
- Goodbyes & funerals
- Family dinners
- Comforting
4 minB2“It's my dog. I'm taking him home.”Michael Vows to Take Arthur Home · Arthur the King 2024 · Ch. 17/19
- At the doctor
- Goodbyes & funerals
- Explaining
3 minB1“Listen, love, you're overwrought and no wonder in the condition you're in.”Myra Hears Something Downstairs · Deathtrap 1982 · Ch. 16/30
- Marriage trouble
- Arguments
- Persuading
3 minB2“What am I doing? Talking high poetry or selling hairstyle advertising?”Rick Takes Stella Sailing · The Uninvited 1944 · Ch. 6/28
- First dates
- Goodbyes & funerals
- Teasing
2 minB2“but it is not an excuse for you to hurt this family.”Abuela Blames Mirabel for the Miracle · Encanto 2021 · Ch. 15/19
- Parents & kids
- Arguments
- Confronting
3 minB2“not only do you see how small your world was, you also see how much bigger it could become.”Frank Lets Beth Rename Herself · Uncle Frank 2020 · Ch. 2/17
- Family dinners
- Parents & kids
- Suggesting
4 minB2“- Good. ... and sat down like a jerk.”Linus Visits David in Bed · Sabrina 1954 · Ch. 10/18
- Siblings
- Asking for help
- Asking
3 minA2“Mom! Dad! Look what I made!”Bonnie Makes Forky at Kindergarten · Toy Story 4 2019 · Ch. 4/22
- Parents & kids
- Comforting
- Complimenting
3 minB1“There is a darkness to the panda, Mei, Mei.”Mei Turns into a Red Panda · Turning Red 2022 · Ch. 2/13
- Parents & kids
- Arguments
- Comforting
2 minB1“I for one am really gonna miss her. I miss her already.”Warren at Helen's Funeral Reception · About Schmidt 2002 · Ch. 5/16
- Goodbyes & funerals
- Comforting a friend
- Comforting
5 minB2“It's only a matter of form for you and the children to go first.”Women and Children First · A Night to Remember 1958 · Ch. 10/14
- Goodbyes & funerals
- Persuading
- Comforting
7 minB2“That's the best thing a girl in this world can be.”Nick Dines with the Buchanans · The Great Gatsby 2013 · Ch. 2/18
- Family dinners
- Marriage trouble
- Small talk
3 minB2“Just say whatever you want to say and spare me the propaganda.”Carolyn Demands Lester Attend the Party · American Beauty 1999 · Ch. 5/14
- Parties
- Marriage trouble
- Complaining
2 minB2“I can't bear it. If I can bear it, you can.”Robert Learns Cora Is Ill · Downton Abbey: A New Era 2022 · Ch. 10/18
- Arguments
- Marriage trouble
- Confessing love
5 minB2“I can jog all the way to Texas and back, but my daughter can't.”M'Lynn Breaks Down at the Grave · Steel Magnolias 1989 · Ch. 15/16
- Goodbyes & funerals
- Comforting a friend
- Comforting
3 minB2“I got nothing but love for you, brother.”Jake Brags About His Life · Silver Linings Playbook 2012 · Ch. 16/23
- Siblings
- Arguments
- Confronting
3 minB1“We need to find a way to get the elves back to normal.”Mrs. Claus Arms Jack With Cookies · The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two 2020 · Ch. 11/20
- Asking for help
- Parents & kids
- Comforting
2 minB2“It's like a license to steal. A license to do anything.”Tommy Gets Made in the Mafia · GoodFellas 1990 · Ch. 24/28
- Crime scenes
- Family dinners
- Explaining
5 minB2“I don't want him to see you the rest of your life.”Harry Begs Joan for a Visitation Day · Deconstructing Harry 1997 · Ch. 5/17
- Parents & kids
- Arguments
- Asking