3 minB2“The machinery had started to move and nothing could stop it.”Neff Fools Dietrichson Into Signing · Double Indemnity 1944 · Ch. 9/21
- Parents & kids
- Small talk
- Persuading
Situation
English for Parents & kids
154 real scenes from 67 films. Watch a full scene, then take the phrases people actually use for parents & kids.
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3 minC1“And I just stood there in the kitchen, outraged that my father was not a man.”Fifteen Years of Estrangement · Spielberg 2017 · Ch. 6/10
- Parents & kids
- Marriage trouble
- Confessing
6 minB1“I won't ever leave you again.”David Promises Billy He'll Never Leave · The Mist 2007 · Ch. 11/11
- Parents & kids
- Threats
- Promising
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
3 minB2“It's on the brain. It's called a lobotomy.”Catherine Learns It's a Lobotomy · Suddenly, Last Summer 1959 · Ch. 15/27
- Parents & kids
- Arguments
- Confronting
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
2 minB1“True love is about letting her go and see if she returns.”Police Warn Pat About Restraining Order · Silver Linings Playbook 2012 · Ch. 5/23
- Parents & kids
- Arguments
- Warning
5 minB1“- Is it the frank or the beans? - Right.”Ted Gets His Zipper Stuck · There's Something About Mary 1998 · Ch. 4/24
- Family dinners
- Parents & kids
- Asking
3 minB1“I just thought it was best for everybody if I wasn't even here.”Kate and Jack Reach the Pole · The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two 2020 · Ch. 4/20
- Travel & hotels
- Parents & kids
- Confessing
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 minC1“But there is this person inside of me, that girl who fought and fought to be seen.”Tessa Agrees to Testify · National Theatre Live: Prima Facie 2022 · Ch. 16/22
- Monologues
- Parents & kids
- Confessing
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
4 minB2“You're lucky to be alive, let alone not in jail.”Jordan's Father Tells Him to Quit · The Wolf of Wall Street 2013 · Ch. 23/30
- Parents & kids
- Police questioning
- Persuading
3 minB2“You were chloroformed by polygamous Mormons.”Melodie's Father Shows Up · Whatever Works 2009 · Ch. 14/16
- Parents & kids
- Arguments
- Apologizing
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
3 minB1“People like my father could never understand, but I was a part of something.”Young Henry Gets Beaten and Recruited · GoodFellas 1990 · Ch. 2/28
- Parents & kids
- Threats
- Confronting
2 minB2“Get away from all this muddle and fuss into some cave of my own, some shelf.”Mrs. Moore Says Goodbye to Ronny · A Passage to India 1984 · Ch. 12/19
- Parents & kids
- Goodbyes & funerals
- Saying no
3 minB1“How are you here? You’re like an idea.”Sasha and Her Mom Pick Up Barbie · Barbie 2023 · Ch. 15/26
- Parents & kids
- Arguments
- Complaining
5 minB2“I don't want him to see you the rest of your life.”Harry Begs Joan for a Visitation Day · Deconstructing Harry 1997 · Ch. 5/17
- Parents & kids
- Arguments
- Asking
5 minB1“Yes, you can. There's nothing wrong with you that a little self-control wouldn't fix.”Brad's Tics Drive His Family Crazy · Front of the Class 2008 · Ch. 2/17
- Parents & kids
- At the doctor
- Complaining
5 minB2“Don't trust the right thing done for the wrong reason.”Cooper Says Goodbye to Murph · Interstellar 2014 · Ch. 3/13
- Goodbyes & funerals
- Parents & kids
- Promising
4 minB2“Women and children can be careless, but not men.”Vito Warns Michael · The Godfather 1972 · Ch. 9/9
- Parents & kids
- Warning
- Confessing
5 minB1“You know the rules. This isn't a toy.”Dad Finds His Lego Collection Wrecked · The Lego Movie 2014 · Ch. 21/22
- Parents & kids
- Complaining
- Warning