3 minB1“If this boy has managed to survive, he's still waiting for someone he loves to come back, and...”The Team Reads a Dead Letter · Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Vows We Have Made 2021 · Ch. 4/18
- Investigation
- Asking for help
- Asking
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English for Law & crime
425 real scenes from 89 films. Watch a full scene, then take the phrases people actually use for law & crime.
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2 minB2“The only way you can be sure is to kill him first...”Keyes Explains the Dietrichson Murder · Double Indemnity 1944 · Ch. 18/21
- Talking to the boss
- Investigation
- Explaining
4 minB2“With the greatest respect, I heard every word you said.”The Closet Fingerprints · A Shot in the Dark 1964 · Ch. 12/12
- Investigation
- Interrogations
- Confronting
5 minB2“Is every defense an attack upon the court?”Francis Nurse Presents the Petition · The Crucible 2014 · Ch. 19/29
- Courtroom
- Accusations
- Confronting
3 minC1“'I'm just doing this to protect other women from this man.'”Jenna's Word on Trial · National Theatre Live: Prima Facie 2022 · Ch. 9/22
- Courtroom
- Interrogations
- Explaining
4 minB2“I made a decision not just to survive, but to thrive.”Jordan Arrested on Camera · The Wolf of Wall Street 2013 · Ch. 27/30
- Speeches
- Crime scenes
- Persuading
2 minB1“Right in front of us, there. I think it's been following me all morning.”A Helicopter Follows Henry All Day · GoodFellas 1990 · Ch. 25/28
- Crime scenes
- At the doctor
- Explaining
2 minC1“He's an intimate friend of our client, and his feelings have carried him away.”Das Rules Mrs Moore Does Not Exist · A Passage to India 1984 · Ch. 14/19
- Courtroom
- Goodbyes & funerals
- Apologizing
5 minB2“I'll tell you what I think. We're going nowhere here.”Juror 8 Tests the Movie Alibi · 12 Angry Men 1957 · Ch. 13/17
- Courtroom
- Investigation
- Confronting
2 minB2“Would you prefer a lie or the truth?”Evey Confronts V About Prothero · V for Vendetta 2006 · Ch. 10/25
- Accusations
- Investigation
- Confessing
3 minB2“That's a quarter million dollars you holding right there in your hand.”Alonzo Tempts Hoyt With Cash · Training Day 2001 · Ch. 14/23
- Crime scenes
- Threats
- Persuading
3 minB2“You must think that I'm some kind of moron to believe a story like that.”The Sheriff Questions Tucker and Dale · Tucker and Dale vs. Evil 2010 · Ch. 11/19
- Police questioning
- Interrogations
- Explaining
8 minC1“In for a penny, in for a pound.”Blanc Reveals the Whole Plan · Knives Out 2019 · Ch. 14/14
- Interrogations
- Investigation
- Explaining
4 minB1“Three men helped to carry your friend to the statue.”Martins Learns About the Third Man · The Third Man 1949 · Ch. 6/17
- Interrogations
- Investigation
- Confessing
2 minB2“Like I said, kid, take nothing personally.”Kate Reveals the Mole Was Hanssen · Breach 2007 · Ch. 11/20
- Investigation
- Meetings
- Explaining
3 minC1“No, Mr. Green, communism is just a red herring.”Wadsworth Reveals He's the Killer · Clue 1985 · Ch. 16/17
- Accusations
- Investigation
- Explaining
2 minB1“I ain't talking to him anymore.”Paula Accuses Sylvia of Spreading Lies · An American Crime 2007 · Ch. 7/16
- Accusations
- Courtroom
- Comforting
3 minB2“While that may not mean jack shit to you, it means a hell of a lot to me.”The Crew Debates the Hospital Run · Reservoir Dogs 1992 · Ch. 9/22
- Crime scenes
- Arguments
- Explaining
3 minB1“He tried to make love to me, and I shot him.”Leslie Confesses After the Shooting · The Letter 1940 · Ch. 1/15
- Crime scenes
- Confessing
- Comforting
4 minB1“I'm interested in what you know.”Woodward Traces the White House Call · All the President's Men 1976 · Ch. 2/18
- Investigation
- Phone calls
- Confronting
3 minB2“Kings, prime ministers, archbishops, even barristers have stood in the dock.”Inspector Hearne Arrests Leonard · Witness for the Prosecution 1957 · Ch. 7/27
- Police questioning
- Crime scenes
- Comforting
3 minB2“A small plane went into the World Trade Center.”First Reports of Smoke Over Manhattan · United 93 2006 · Ch. 7/17
- Investigation
- Phone calls
- Explaining
5 minC1“What is it with you guys in Charlestown?”The FBI Offers Doug No Deal · The Town 2010 · Ch. 12/20
- Threats
- Police questioning
- Threatening
2 minB2“"Facebook me" was a common expression after two weeks.”Eduardo Recalls Facebook's Launch · The Social Network 2010 · Ch. 10/23
- Courtroom
- Interrogations
- Explaining