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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2 minB2
“That's why we're gonna frame you for the senator's murder.”

Darian Follows Joe on the Case · The Last Boy Scout 1991 · Ch. 16/20

  • Investigation
  • Parents & kids
  • Saying no
2 minB2
“but it is not an excuse for you to hurt this family.”

Abuela Blames Mirabel for the Miracle · Encanto 2021 · Ch. 15/19

  • Parents & kids
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
2 minB2
“Of course she wants you. She's wanted you all her life.”

Sabrina Says Goodbye to Her Father · Sabrina 1954 · Ch. 18/18

  • Goodbyes & funerals
  • Parents & kids
  • Comforting
4 minB1
“Tomorrow we are walking into that concert girls and coming out women”

Mei Chooses 4*Town Over the Ritual · Turning Red 2022 · Ch. 8/13

  • Parents & kids
  • Comforting a friend
  • Comforting
3 minB1
“Let's cut to the chase, OK? What are you guys selling?”

Jim and Jim Welcome the Fitts · American Beauty 1999 · Ch. 3/14

  • Small talk
  • Parents & kids
  • Confronting
3 minB1
“You can take him out against our recommendation, but you assume liability in the eyes of the court.”

Pat Rides Home From the Hospital · Silver Linings Playbook 2012 · Ch. 1/23

  • Parents & kids
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
5 minB1
“I'm proud of you, regardless.”

Brad's Dad Finally Says He's Proud · Front of the Class 2008 · Ch. 17/17

  • Parents & kids
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
5 minB1
“Don't tell Mom, but I ate all your bacon.”

Humbert Reads Poe to Lolita · Lolita 1962 · Ch. 8/30

  • Parents & kids
  • Teasing
  • Complaining
3 minA2
“On a scale of one to ten, what do you think you are?”

Trent Rates Duncan a Three · The Way Way Back 2013 · Ch. 1/18

  • Parents & kids
  • Arguments
  • Complaining
3 minB1
“I told you, I didn't want you to see that boy anymore.”

Paula Reveals Her Pregnancy · An American Crime 2007 · Ch. 5/16

  • Parents & kids
  • Courtroom
  • Confessing
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 minB2
“But sure there's only one right answer.”

Buddy Learns to Game the Odds · Belfast 2021 · Ch. 7/14

  • Parents & kids
  • Explaining
  • Persuading
2 minB1
“I wish you could see yourself the way I do.”

Abuela Denies the Cracks · Encanto 2021 · Ch. 7/19

  • Parents & kids
  • Arguments
  • Comforting
3 minB1
“But don't you see, Father? Everything has changed.”

Sabrina Says the Moon Reaches Back · Sabrina 1954 · Ch. 7/18

  • Parents & kids
  • Parties
  • Warning
3 minB1
“And sorry I'll never be like you.”

Mei Confesses to Ming · Turning Red 2022 · Ch. 12/13

  • Parents & kids
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
5 minB2
“Can't believe you don't know how beautiful you are.”

Ricky and Jane Share Their Secrets · American Beauty 1999 · Ch. 12/14

  • Parents & kids
  • Comforting a friend
  • Confessing
2 minB2
“It's not funny. What's everybody making a joke out of this for?”

Pat Sr. Hunts the Missing Envelope · Silver Linings Playbook 2012 · Ch. 13/23

  • Parents & kids
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
5 minB2
“I'm gonna teach, Dad-- drop! drop!-- okay?”

Brad's Dad Offers Him a Job · Front of the Class 2008 · Ch. 6/17

  • Parents & kids
  • Suggesting
  • Promising
3 minB1
“I don't have to. This is a free country.”

Lolita Sneaks Back for a Sandwich · Lolita 1962 · Ch. 7/30

  • Parents & kids
  • Arguments
  • Complaining
5 minB1
“We don't stay out all night and disappear all day.”

Duncan and Susanna Chase Ghost Crabs · The Way Way Back 2013 · Ch. 9/18

  • Parents & kids
  • Parties
  • Comforting
3 minA2
“Sylvia... had to go to juvenile.”

Gertrude Says Sylvia Went to Juvenile · An American Crime 2007 · Ch. 11/16

  • Parents & kids
  • Siblings
  • Explaining
3 minB1
“They say it's a very lonely kind of life.”

Adam's Mum Recalls His Childhood · All of Us Strangers 2023 · Ch. 6/15

  • Family dinners
  • Parents & kids
  • Explaining
3 minB1
“There is a darkness to the panda, Mei, Mei.”

Mei Turns into a Red Panda · Turning Red 2022 · Ch. 2/13

  • Parents & kids
  • Arguments
  • Comforting
3 minB2
“I'm not yelling, I'm just frustrated! I should have my wedding video!”

Pat Hunts for His Wedding Video · Silver Linings Playbook 2012 · Ch. 8/23

  • Parents & kids
  • Arguments
  • Complaining