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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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6 minB2
“I like it. It smells of money.”

Buddy Offers Guy the White Knight Role · Swimming with Sharks 1994 · Ch. 10/16

  • Negotiation
  • Talking to the boss
  • Threatening
2 minB2
“I'm not gonna kill you.”

Clifford Spares Sidney · Deathtrap 1982 · Ch. 30/30

  • Threats
  • Negotiation
  • Threatening
5 minC1
“I say anything the governor says is a tissue of lies.”

Walter Bribes the Governor's Messenger · His Girl Friday 1940 · Ch. 12/18

  • Interrogations
  • Negotiation
  • Confronting
3 minB2
“That's the past you're looking at.”

Hockstader Shows Off the Million · Suddenly, Last Summer 1959 · Ch. 13/27

  • Negotiation
  • Office chat
  • Explaining
5 minB2
“When you have to choose between truth and legend, print the legend.”

Tony Wilson Names Joy Division · 24 Hour Party People 2002 · Ch. 2/10

  • Meetings
  • Negotiation
  • Explaining
3 minB2
“Harry Fabian's still the best hustler in the business.”

Harry Pitches His Wrestling Plan · Night and the City 1950 · Ch. 6/19

  • Negotiation
  • Persuading
  • Complaining
3 minB2
“You're not very subtle, but you are effective. I get the point.”

Rick Makes a Deal with Louis · Casablanca 1943 · Ch. 19/20

  • Negotiation
  • Bargaining
  • Persuading
3 minC1
“I just think it's really important to remember who you're talking to, Dave.”

Mickey and Matthew's Dinner Standoff · The Gentlemen 2020 · Ch. 2/15

  • Negotiation
  • Threats
  • Threatening
2 minB2
“Can't afford to fall behind.”

Rearden Offers to Build the Bridge · Atlas Shrugged: Part I 2011 · Ch. 11/16

  • Negotiation
  • Meetings
  • Complimenting
5 minC1
“They say you can see the whole universe in opals.”

Howard Pitches KG the Black Opal · Uncut Gems 2019 · Ch. 4/14

  • Shopping
  • Negotiation
  • Persuading
4 minB2
“This is business, not personal!”

Michael Plans the Restaurant Hit · The Godfather 1972 · Ch. 5/9

  • Arguments
  • Negotiation
  • Saying no
4 minB2
“Not at the snobby court. You could do anything you like.”

Mozart Begs the Baron for Money · Amadeus 1984 · Ch. 21/25

  • Asking for help
  • Negotiation
  • Asking
3 minC1
“I still want to get a second opinion, wouldn't I?”

Clifford Asks for a Second Opinion · Deathtrap 1982 · Ch. 8/30

  • Negotiation
  • Office chat
  • Saying no
3 minC1
“Life is a thief. Sebastian always said, "Life steals everything."”

Mrs. Venable Meets Dr. Cukrowicz · Suddenly, Last Summer 1959 · Ch. 2/27

  • Negotiation
  • Small talk
  • Persuading
3 minB2
“Harry Fabian is in my way.”

Philip Withdraws from the Partnership · Night and the City 1950 · Ch. 13/19

  • Negotiation
  • Arguments
  • Persuading
3 minB2
“Honest? As honest as the day is long.”

Rick Refuses Victor's Plea · Casablanca 1943 · Ch. 14/20

  • Asking for help
  • Negotiation
  • Saying no
3 minC1
“And that, sir, is with my blessing what you are paying for.”

Mickey Pitches His Weed Empire · The Gentlemen 2020 · Ch. 3/15

  • Negotiation
  • Meetings
  • Persuading
3 minB2
“You'd be surprised how quickly things get done when you do some actual work...”

Owen Kellogg Resigns from Taggart · Atlas Shrugged: Part I 2011 · Ch. 5/16

  • Talking to the boss
  • Negotiation
  • Saying no
3 minB2
“I am the one whose feet are on the ground, whose eye is on the checkbook.”

Myra Pushes Sidney to Collaborate · Deathtrap 1982 · Ch. 7/30

  • Negotiation
  • Meetings
  • Suggesting
2 minB2
“And between me and my money is a kind of understanding.”

Harry Tries to Borrow 200 Pounds · Night and the City 1950 · Ch. 7/19

  • Asking for help
  • Negotiation
  • Saying no
3 minC1
“I do. You're lucky the bar is open to you.”

Ugarte Hands Rick the Letters · Casablanca 1943 · Ch. 1/20

  • Asking for help
  • Negotiation
  • Asking
3 minB2
“Most wives would beg their other halves to get out of this game, but not you.”

Mickey and Rosalind Plan His Exit · The Gentlemen 2020 · Ch. 4/15

  • Negotiation
  • Storytelling
  • Warning
4 minB2
“Thank you very much for slicing my throat.”

Helen Gives Harry Two Hundred · Night and the City 1950 · Ch. 9/19

  • Negotiation
  • Arguments
  • Threatening
3 minC1
“Even Nazis can't kill that fast.”

Laszlo Refuses to Name the Resistance · Casablanca 1943 · Ch. 9/20

  • Interrogations
  • Negotiation
  • Threatening