3 minC1“I was turning 40 and I was looking at life perhaps less optimistically.”Spielberg Admits He Was Timid · Spielberg 2017 · Ch. 8/10
- Monologues
- Marriage trouble
- Confessing
Situation
English for Family
468 real scenes from 119 films. Watch a full scene, then take the phrases people actually use for family.
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2 minB2“I also wanted to say that I'll do whatever you think is best for Leo.”Cindy Shows Kyle the Transcript · Win Win 2011 · Ch. 18/19
- Parents & kids
- Persuading
- Confronting
5 minB2“This is your life, and it's ending one minute at a time.”Jack Meets Marla at Support Group · Fight Club 1999 · Ch. 4/19
- Goodbyes & funerals
- Travel & hotels
- Bargaining
5 minB2“Kitty, one life spent with you is all that I could wish for.”Puss Gives Up the Wish · Puss in Boots: The Last Wish 2022 · Ch. 22/22
- Confessing feelings
- Goodbyes & funerals
- Confessing love
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
3 minB1“The sun never rises or sets here...”Ralph and Vanellope Say Goodbye · Ralph Breaks the Internet 2018 · Ch. 21/21
- Goodbyes & funerals
- Comforting a friend
- Comforting
5 minB2“In fact, I never worry, 'cause I always know you're worrying enough for both of us.”Shelby Tells M'Lynn She's Pregnant · Steel Magnolias 1989 · Ch. 9/16
- Parents & kids
- Arguments
- Confronting
3 minB1“As far as he's concerned, you're his mother now.”Roz Becomes an Accidental Mother · The Wild Robot 2024 · Ch. 2/15
- Parents & kids
- Asking for help
- Explaining
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
4 minB1“There be no Hell in Barbados.”Tituba and Sarah Go to Barbados · The Crucible 2014 · Ch. 24/29
- Goodbyes & funerals
- Comforting
- Teasing
4 minB2“Our future is up to us”Sherlock and Mycroft Argue Over Enola · Enola Holmes 2020 · Ch. 4/12
- Arguments
- Siblings
- Persuading
6 minB2“I don't dislike it, but I'm never sure about it.”Mock Eulogy at the Grave · The Trip 2011 · Ch. 18/20
- Goodbyes & funerals
- Teasing
- Promising
2 minB1“You don't even have to say it.”Ilsa and Victor Talk Before the Meeting · Casablanca 1943 · Ch. 15/20
- Marriage trouble
- Goodbyes & funerals
- Asking
2 minB1“Then I think I saw it right behind your ear.”Ted Meets Mary's Family · There's Something About Mary 1998 · Ch. 3/24
- Family dinners
- First dates
- Teasing
3 minB1“This is probably gonna be my first and only trip in the sleigh.”The Last Sleigh Ride Home · The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two 2020 · Ch. 19/20
- Goodbyes & funerals
- Thanking
- Comforting
5 minB2“You can't have your cake and eat it too, all the time.”Mark Fears Losing His Kids · American Movie 1999 · Ch. 10/19
- Parents & kids
- Breakups
- Confessing
3 minB2“Peter, we're six drones down. Is this thing still gonna work?”Comet Mission Fails During Dinner · Don't Look Up 2021 · Ch. 24/25
- Family dinners
- Meetings
- Comforting
5 minC1“Today, the prosecutor came second.”Tessa Comes Home After the Win · National Theatre Live: Prima Facie 2022 · Ch. 3/22
- Courtroom
- Parents & kids
- Confronting
4 minB1“I think I just need to go to yoga and then just crash.”Walter Learns Sean Visited His Mom · The Secret Life of Walter Mitty 2013 · Ch. 12/16
- Family dinners
- Parents & kids
- Explaining
5 minB2“What kind of hooker takes credit cards?”Max Confronts Jordan Over the Bill · The Wolf of Wall Street 2013 · Ch. 9/30
- Parents & kids
- Office chat
- Confronting
5 minB2“Abortion is murder, that's the long and short of it.”Marietta Argues and Plays Matchmaker · Whatever Works 2009 · Ch. 10/16
- Arguments
- Family dinners
- Complaining
3 minB2“You mean to tell me they paid you good money for that?”Mrs. Muir's Book Becomes a Success · The Ghost and Mrs. Muir 1947 · Ch. 16/18
- Goodbyes & funerals
- Promising
- Teasing
2 minB1“Honey, do you hear that? He wants to know how you are doing.”Mother Demands English in the Kitchen · Do the Right Thing 1989 · Ch. 16/20
- Parents & kids
- Teasing
- Complaining
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