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English for Negotiation

171 real scenes from 69 films. Watch a full scene, then take the phrases people actually use for negotiation.

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5 minB2
“In fact, I don't like you, Mr. Norton. Goodbye, gentlemen.”

Norton Questions the Widow · Double Indemnity 1944 · Ch. 15/21

  • Negotiation
  • Accusations
  • Bargaining
2 minB2
“My only concern is that that may not be what Leo wants.”

Cindy Brings a Lawyer to Mike's Office · Win Win 2011 · Ch. 14/19

  • Negotiation
  • Confronting
  • Persuading
3 minB2
“They asked me to wear a wire.”

Alan Uses the FBI to Extort Lee · Can You Ever Forgive Me? 2018 · Ch. 9/14

  • Negotiation
  • Threats
  • Threatening
2 minC1
“Not unlike a well-groomed jungle and, frankly, a little terrifying.”

Mrs. Venable Shows the Garden · Suddenly, Last Summer 1959 · Ch. 3/27

  • Small talk
  • Negotiation
  • Explaining
2 minC1
“Until recently, filmmaking was largely confined to the studios, but now the process has opened up.”

Jack Barber Pitches Filming at Downton · Downton Abbey: A New Era 2022 · Ch. 2/18

  • Negotiation
  • Meetings
  • Persuading
3 minB2
“Just whatever you do, do not look at his little brother.”

Buying a Virus in the Darknet · Ralph Breaks the Internet 2018 · Ch. 18/21

  • Negotiation
  • Shopping
  • Warning
4 minB2
“Because what am I getting in return?”

Tiffany Trades the Letter for a Dance · Silver Linings Playbook 2012 · Ch. 14/23

  • Negotiation
  • Asking for help
  • Bargaining
5 minB2
“That's 50 quid, that's all I've got.”

Tony Wilson Buys Back the Tape · 24 Hour Party People 2002 · Ch. 8/10

  • Negotiation
  • Arguments
  • Bargaining
3 minB2
“Why did you do this? Tell me why and then maybe I'll be able to believe in you.”

Rupert Pupkin's TV Debut · The King of Comedy 1982 · Ch. 20/21

  • Monologues
  • Negotiation
  • Confronting
2 minB2
“Hey, word's all over town that you made Kristo turn tail.”

Harry Buys The Strangler · Night and the City 1950 · Ch. 14/19

  • Negotiation
  • Small talk
  • Bargaining
3 minB2
“If you're thinking of warning him, don't put yourself out. He cannot escape.”

Renault Warns Rick About Laszlo · Casablanca 1943 · Ch. 3/20

  • Police questioning
  • Negotiation
  • Warning
2 minB2
“so it's me that should be accountable for their actions.”

The Coach Apologizes for His Lads · The Gentlemen 2020 · Ch. 9/15

  • Apologies
  • Negotiation
  • Apologizing
5 minB2
“There's more to life than a fuckin' Field's medal.”

Sean and Lambeau Argue About Will · Good Will Hunting 1997 · Ch. 13/21

  • Arguments
  • Negotiation
  • Persuading
4 minB1
“If I don't make money off Coven, how will I make Northwestern?”

Mark Pitches Bill for 45 Grand · American Movie 1999 · Ch. 5/19

  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion
  • Persuading
3 minB2
“- It's hard to believe this species mastered interstellar travel.”

Beavis & Butt-Head Mistaken for Aliens · Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe 2022 · Ch. 18/22

  • Negotiation
  • Interrogations
  • Confronting
5 minB1
“you are now in heaven.”

Jordan Probes Swiss Bank Secrecy · The Wolf of Wall Street 2013 · Ch. 19/30

  • Negotiation
  • Travel & hotels
  • Explaining
4 minC1
“His enemy is my enemy.”

Pitt Warns a Friend Over Cards · Amazing Grace 2006 · Ch. 12/18

  • Speeches
  • Negotiation
  • Threatening
4 minC1
“No more so than your adenoids and your bad manners.”

Lucy Barges In on a Publisher · The Ghost and Mrs. Muir 1947 · Ch. 12/18

  • Asking for help
  • Negotiation
  • Asking
4 minB2
“An officer of the Imperial German Army cannot demand satisfaction from an opponent who is not his equal in position and honour.”

German Officers Demand a Duel · The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp 1943 · Ch. 9/30

  • Negotiation
  • Threats
  • Threatening
3 minB2
“"Business is bad? Fuck you, pay me. Had a fire? Fuck you, pay me.”

Paulie's Restaurant Racket · GoodFellas 1990 · Ch. 8/28

  • Asking for help
  • Negotiation
  • Threatening
3 minB2
“I think it's time to stand on our own.”

Dagny Names the John Galt Line · Atlas Shrugged: Part I 2011 · Ch. 12/16

  • Negotiation
  • Arguments
  • Threatening
5 minB2
“I just don't want her to be singled out.”

Brad's Dad Threatens a Lawsuit · Front of the Class 2008 · Ch. 14/17

  • Negotiation
  • Small talk
  • Saying no
3 minB2
“Sutler can no longer trust you, can he, Mr. Creedy?”

V Recruits Creedy to Kill Sutler · V for Vendetta 2006 · Ch. 22/25

  • Negotiation
  • Investigation
  • Persuading
3 minC1
“I'm literally minutes away from closing the biggest deal of my goddamn life, and when I do, you're gonna be embarrassed.”

Collectors Come to Howard's Showroom · Uncut Gems 2019 · Ch. 1/14

  • Arguments
  • Negotiation
  • Confronting