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English for Parties

242 real scenes from 95 films. Watch a full scene, then take the phrases people actually use for parties.

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3 minB1
“It's the guy who lives downstairs.”

The Cast Plays Trivia · Friends: The Reunion 2021 · Ch. 6/25

  • Parties
  • Small talk
  • Teasing
5 minB2
“It's you that got small.”

Death Comes for Puss · Puss in Boots: The Last Wish 2022 · Ch. 19/22

  • Parties
  • Threats
  • Teasing
5 minB2
“I saw Drum Eatenton this morning at the Piggly Wiggly and I smiled at the son of a bitch before I could help myself.”

Shelby's Monster Motif Shower · Steel Magnolias 1989 · Ch. 14/16

  • Parties
  • Arguments
  • Teasing
3 minB2
“You would've never done something like this in a million years.”

Cliff Shows Up at the Eagles Game · Silver Linings Playbook 2012 · Ch. 20/23

  • Parties
  • Small talk
  • Warning
4 minB2
“Jazz is the last refuge of the untalented.”

Tony Wilson Opens the Hacienda · 24 Hour Party People 2002 · Ch. 4/10

  • Parties
  • Meetings
  • Explaining
3 minB1
“No, we just thought we'd drop in uninvited for the weekend.”

Rupert and Rita Crash Jerry's House · The King of Comedy 1982 · Ch. 11/21

  • Small talk
  • Parties
  • Explaining
2 minB2
“Babes, we know more about the planet Jupiter than we do the inside of our own mouths.”

Yas Teases Dom at His Gallery Show · Rye Lane 2023 · Ch. 1/16

  • Parties
  • Comforting a friend
  • Teasing
2 minC1
“Signior, you are very near my brother in his love.”

Don John Deceives Claudio · Much Ado About Nothing 1993 · Ch. 7/24

  • Parties
  • Arguments
  • Complaining
4 minB2
“Make way for Prince Ali”

Prince Ali's Grand Parade · Aladdin 2019 · Ch. 10/24

  • Parties
  • Speeches
  • Complimenting
5 minB1
“You're done. You're a free man.”

Sean Says Goodbye to Will · Good Will Hunting 1997 · Ch. 21/21

  • Goodbyes & funerals
  • Parties
  • Thanking
4 minB2
“I'm marrying you because I want to join the Army and see the world.”

Barbara Lists 50 Reasons to Marry Candy · The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp 1943 · Ch. 21/30

  • Confessing feelings
  • Parties
  • Confessing love
5 minB2
“I'm telling you, I look in your face and I know that you're lying!”

Tommy Makes Spider Dance and Shoots Him · GoodFellas 1990 · Ch. 15/28

  • Parties
  • Arguments
  • Teasing
7 minB2
“In one legal move he cut her out completely”

Miles Welcomes the Group to His Island · Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery 2022 · Ch. 2/8

  • Parties
  • Small talk
  • Complimenting
2 minB2
“Soon everyone will be wanting to get on the bandwagon.”

A Toast and a Confession · Atlas Shrugged: Part I 2011 · Ch. 14/16

  • Parties
  • Confessing feelings
  • Confessing love
6 minB1
“What matters is that we're here for Andy when he needs us.”

Toys Panic Over Andy's Birthday · Toy Story 1995 · Ch. 2/6

  • Meetings
  • Parties
  • Comforting
3 minB2
“My only consolation is that Mrs Turton will soon be retired to a villa in Tunbridge Wells.”

The Bridge Party at the Club · A Passage to India 1984 · Ch. 2/19

  • Parties
  • Arguments
  • Complaining
3 minB2
“Yes, and you wanna know why? Because I never get to do anything.”

Barbie Flees to Barbie Land · Barbie 2023 · Ch. 16/26

  • Travel & hotels
  • Parties
  • Complaining
5 minB1
“Same here. And let me tell you, this guy, he's gaga over you. It's adorable.”

Peter Introduces Sydney to His Family · I Love You, Man 2009 · Ch. 12/19

  • Family dinners
  • Parties
  • Complimenting
4 minB2
“But see, here's where the problem comes into play.”

The Card Players Tell Jake the Truth · Training Day 2001 · Ch. 19/23

  • Parties
  • Storytelling
  • Warning
3 minB1
“That's why you're never gonna get ahead in life.”

Chad Hits on Allison at the Lake · Tucker and Dale vs. Evil 2010 · Ch. 4/19

  • Parties
  • First dates
  • Complaining
4 minC2
“Dost thou think, because thou art virtuous, there shall be no more cakes and ale?”

Malvolio Scolds Sir Toby's Party · Twelfth Night 2012 · Ch. 9/25

  • Parties
  • Arguments
  • Complaining
4 minB2
“This could be the making of you, Mary.”

Mary Shows Up in Her New Car · Another Year 2010 · Ch. 12/25

  • Parties
  • Small talk
  • Comforting
2 minB2
“It's the strangest thing, but I just can't shake the feeling that I know you well.”

CC's Opening Night Party · Beaches 1988 · Ch. 9/30

  • Parties
  • Small talk
  • Complaining
3 minB2
“Well, here we are, ladies and gentlemen. All's well that ends well.”

Popescu Warns Martins at the Lecture · The Third Man 1949 · Ch. 12/17

  • Speeches
  • Parties
  • Warning