5 minB1“Well, if you mess up a spell, there are consequences.”The Growth Spell Backfires · Onward 2020 · Ch. 8/16
- Siblings
- Arguments
- Explaining
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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“I'm so happy that you're mine”Adam's Christmas with His Parents · All of Us Strangers 2023 · Ch. 10/15
- Family dinners
- Inviting
- Suggesting
2 minB2“Living with them must be like living in a world that Walt Disney might have thought of.”Alice Explains Her Family · You Can't Take It with You 1938 · Ch. 10/27
- Family dinners
- Small talk
- Explaining
3 minB2“We can give these boys a better chance than we ever had.”Pa and Ma Argue About Leaving Belfast · Belfast 2021 · Ch. 5/14
- Arguments
- Marriage trouble
- Complaining
4 minB1“No one will know. Just act normal.”The Proposal Dinner Falls Apart · Encanto 2021 · Ch. 11/19
- Family dinners
- Arguments
- Confronting
3 minB1“Just when you're gonna need me the most.”Frank Pushes Wally Away After the Call · Uncle Frank 2020 · Ch. 7/17
- Goodbyes & funerals
- Arguments
- Saying no
2 minB1“The point isn t to push the bad stuff away”Jin Explains the Panda to Mei · Turning Red 2022 · Ch. 10/13
- Parents & kids
- Comforting
- Explaining
4 minB1“She gets a big kick out of different languages and cultures and so forth.”Warren Complains About His Wife · About Schmidt 2002 · Ch. 4/16
- Marriage trouble
- Monologues
- Complaining
5 minB2“Can't believe you don't know how beautiful you are.”Ricky and Jane Share Their Secrets · American Beauty 1999 · Ch. 12/14
- Parents & kids
- Comforting a friend
- Confessing
4 minB2“It flattens you out. I mean, you are done.”Dinner Guests Compare Medications · Silver Linings Playbook 2012 · Ch. 7/23
- Parties
- Family dinners
- Confessing
3 minB1“The only thing that hurts is the fact that he has never accepted who I am.”Diane Tells Brad He Has the Gift · Front of the Class 2008 · Ch. 8/17
- Parents & kids
- Comforting
- Explaining
5 minB2“We've learnt to live with it over the years.”Joe Introduces Katie to His Parents · Another Year 2010 · Ch. 15/25
- Family dinners
- Small talk
- Teasing
5 minB1“Don't tell Mom, but I ate all your bacon.”Humbert Reads Poe to Lolita · Lolita 1962 · Ch. 8/30
- Parents & kids
- Teasing
- Complaining
3 minA2“On a scale of one to ten, what do you think you are?”Trent Rates Duncan a Three · The Way Way Back 2013 · Ch. 1/18
- Parents & kids
- Arguments
- Complaining
4 minB2“She's gonna be over the moon to see ya.”Adam Visits His Parents' Old House · All of Us Strangers 2023 · Ch. 2/15
- Family dinners
- Goodbyes & funerals
- Asking
4 minB1“Darling, I'm not trying to impress them, or pretend we're anything that we aren't.”The Sycamores Prepare for the Kirbys · You Can't Take It with You 1938 · Ch. 13/27
- Family dinners
- Small talk
- Comforting
3 minB2“But sure there's only one right answer.”Buddy Learns to Game the Odds · Belfast 2021 · Ch. 7/14
- Parents & kids
- Explaining
- Persuading
2 minB2“Guys like Bruce always make you think it's your fault.”Beth Opens Up to Frank · Uncle Frank 2020 · Ch. 8/17
- Goodbyes & funerals
- Comforting a friend
- Comforting
2 minB1“My whole life I've been her perfect little Mei Mei. Temple duties, grades.”The Girls Plot Their Concert Escape · Turning Red 2022 · Ch. 5/13
- Comforting a friend
- Parents & kids
- Comforting
5 minB1“You're making a big mistake. Don't marry this guy.”Warren Tells Jeannie Not to Marry · About Schmidt 2002 · Ch. 13/16
- Family dinners
- Parents & kids
- Persuading
3 minB2“I'm not yelling, I'm just frustrated! I should have my wedding video!”Pat Hunts for His Wedding Video · Silver Linings Playbook 2012 · Ch. 8/23
- Parents & kids
- Arguments
- Complaining
5 minB2“During the Clough glory years, we were at the centre of the footballing universe.”Ken Visits Tom and Gerri · Another Year 2010 · Ch. 9/25
- Family dinners
- Small talk
- Complaining
3 minB1“I don't have to. This is a free country.”Lolita Sneaks Back for a Sandwich · Lolita 1962 · Ch. 7/30
- Parents & kids
- Arguments
- Complaining
5 minB1“We don't stay out all night and disappear all day.”Duncan and Susanna Chase Ghost Crabs · The Way Way Back 2013 · Ch. 9/18
- Parents & kids
- Parties
- Comforting