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English for Goodbyes & funerals

144 real scenes from 69 films. Watch a full scene, then take the phrases people actually use for goodbyes & funerals.

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5 minB2
“I just want to own my own life.”

Mary Wants Her Own Life · Downton Abbey 2019 · Ch. 20/22

  • Couple fights
  • Goodbyes & funerals
  • Complaining
4 minA2
“In the cage, or he doesn't fly.”

Michael Refuses the Cargo Cage · Arthur the King 2024 · Ch. 19/19

  • Travel & hotels
  • Goodbyes & funerals
  • Saying no
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
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
3 minA2
“I'm Gabby Gabby, and I love you.”

Harmony Leaves Gabby Behind · Toy Story 4 2019 · Ch. 19/22

  • Goodbyes & funerals
  • Saying no
  • Comforting
4 minB1
“She waited on you hand and foot.”

Jeannie Fights Warren Over the Casket · About Schmidt 2002 · Ch. 7/16

  • Goodbyes & funerals
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
3 minB1
“I've always stayed with my husband, Colonel. So why should I leave him now?”

The Strauses Refuse to Part · A Night to Remember 1958 · Ch. 12/14

  • Goodbyes & funerals
  • Travel & hotels
  • Saying no
3 minB2
“Don't tell me how to behave in my house.”

Carl Confronts Tom at the House · Another Year 2010 · Ch. 22/25

  • Goodbyes & funerals
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
3 minB2
“I don't want Victoria to see me here.”

CC Signs Hillary Out of the Hospital · Beaches 1988 · Ch. 29/30

  • Goodbyes & funerals
  • At the doctor
  • Asking
3 minB1
“I hate that we weren't around when you needed us most, sweetheart.”

Adam's Mum Visits Him in Bed · All of Us Strangers 2023 · Ch. 11/15

  • Goodbyes & funerals
  • Parents & kids
  • Comforting
3 minB1
“I don't want to go.”

Diane and Nick at the Lookout · Come from Away 2021 · Ch. 20/22

  • Goodbyes & funerals
  • Travel & hotels
  • Confessing
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
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
“We started out together and we'll finish together.”

A Couple Refuses to Part · A Night to Remember 1958 · Ch. 14/14

  • Goodbyes & funerals
  • Suggesting
  • Saying no
4 minB2
“I'll never forgive you for this. You know that, don't you?”

After the Funeral, Back at Ronnie's · Another Year 2010 · Ch. 21/25

  • Goodbyes & funerals
  • Teasing
  • Comforting
3 minB1
“Dear Ceece, I thought it over and I feel you should be true to your talent and not be seduced by the money of Broadway.”

CC and Hillary Drift Apart · Beaches 1988 · Ch. 11/30

  • Goodbyes & funerals
  • Comforting a friend
  • Suggesting
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
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
4 minB2
“Honestly, Beth, I've never been happier.”

Aunt Butch Grills Frank at the Wake · Uncle Frank 2020 · Ch. 14/17

  • Goodbyes & funerals
  • Family dinners
  • Small talk
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
3 minB2
“Mac Bledsoe was the kind of man you don't see much anymore.”

Mac Bledsoe's Eulogy and Threats · Uncle Frank 2020 · Ch. 13/17

  • Goodbyes & funerals
  • Threatening
3 minB2
“I'd rather be second in the Titanic than first or even chief in any other ship.”

Titanic Sets Sail · A Night to Remember 1958 · Ch. 2/14

  • Goodbyes & funerals
  • Small talk
  • Complimenting
2 minC1
“He's never gonna come back.”

The Will Humiliates Frank · Uncle Frank 2020 · Ch. 15/17

  • Goodbyes & funerals
  • Arguments
  • Saying no
4 minB1
“- But what about my husband? - I'm sorry. Women and children first.”

Women and Children First · A Night to Remember 1958 · Ch. 8/14

  • Goodbyes & funerals
  • Warning
  • Persuading