4 minB2“You know, communism, fascism, voodooism, everybody's got an "ism" these days.”Poppins Meets the Sycamores · You Can't Take It with You 1938 · Ch. 4/27
- Small talk
- Parties
- Suggesting
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English for Small talk
441 real scenes from 124 films. Watch a full scene, then take the phrases people actually use for small talk.
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3 minB1“You could never be a fool to me.”Planning a Wedding After the Royal Visit · Downton Abbey 2019 · Ch. 21/22
- Small talk
- Comforting a friend
- Confessing
3 minB2“The closer you stick to the truth, the better.”Helga Warns Sidney Again · Deathtrap 1982 · Ch. 26/30
- Small talk
- Threats
- Warning
2 minA2“I haven't seen you around in a long time.”Stephanie Returns from Dallas · Slacker 1990 · Ch. 7/22
- Small talk
- Comforting a friend
- Inviting
5 minB2“And Daddy always says, "An ounce of pretension's worth a pound of manure."”Shelby's Blush and Bashful Wedding · Steel Magnolias 1989 · Ch. 4/16
- Small talk
- Parents & kids
- Teasing
3 minB2“Would you mind giving me some pointers here?”Healy Chats Up Mary at the Range · There's Something About Mary 1998 · Ch. 11/24
- First dates
- Small talk
- Complimenting
3 minB2“No fear! And even if there's a second Flood, this house shall always stand on solid foundations.”Candy and Barbara See Their New House · The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp 1943 · Ch. 22/30
- Small talk
- Office chat
- Promising
5 minB2“Pete, this is the man cave. There's no women allowed in here.”Peter Tours Sydney's Man Cave · I Love You, Man 2009 · Ch. 9/19
- Small talk
- Phone calls
- Confessing
4 minB2“I left home at two. I had to ask a policeman in the end, I got so lost.”Mary Arrives Late With a New Car · Another Year 2010 · Ch. 11/25
- Parties
- Small talk
- Apologizing
4 minB2“I don't know. I just walked out on my life.”Hillary Walks Into CC's Bar · Beaches 1988 · Ch. 4/30
- Small talk
- Confessing
- Complaining
2 minB1“I found a picture of you that is outrageous.”Playing the Tape From 1994 · Blue Jay 2016 · Ch. 8/18
- Small talk
- Storytelling
- Teasing
4 minB2“The neighborhood is crawling with my spies.”Willoughby Visits Barton Cottage · Sense and Sensibility 1995 · Ch. 10/27
- First dates
- Small talk
- Complimenting
2 minB1“I'm hoping you're one of those people who laughs when English people say awkward things.”Waiting on the Plane for News · Come from Away 2021 · Ch. 6/22
- Travel & hotels
- Small talk
- Explaining
4 minB1“I tell you, the kids will go for those like hotcakes.”A Day in the Sycamore House · You Can't Take It with You 1938 · Ch. 3/27
- Family dinners
- Small talk
- Complaining
3 minB2“I would say my attorney, but he'd bill me.”Porter Milgrim Meets the Secretary · Deathtrap 1982 · Ch. 19/30
- Small talk
- Office chat
- Complimenting
3 minB2“Oh, better than a sharp stick in the eye, I always say.”The TV Hoarder Explains Video · Slacker 1990 · Ch. 17/22
- Small talk
- Storytelling
- Explaining
4 minB1“There is no such thing as natural beauty.”Truvy Hires Annelle · Steel Magnolias 1989 · Ch. 2/16
- Small talk
- Office chat
- Teasing
3 minB1“Somebody who can do it anywhere and just leave at a drop of a hat.”Mary Describes Her Ideal Man · There's Something About Mary 1998 · Ch. 8/24
- Small talk
- Teasing
- Explaining
3 minB1“Nor had I until now. I only arrived yesterday.”Candy Meets Edith in Berlin · The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp 1943 · Ch. 6/30
- Small talk
- Meetings
- Comforting
5 minB1“Hey, no, Pete. Trying is having the intention to fail.”Tevin Tries to Wet His Beak · I Love You, Man 2009 · Ch. 8/19
- Office chat
- Small talk
- Saying no
3 minB2“Cut your losses, Mary. Get rid of it.”Mary Recounts Her Car Disaster · Another Year 2010 · Ch. 16/25
- Parties
- Small talk
- Complaining
2 minB1“Hey, I'm really sorry I forgot to get an anniversary present.”Jim and Amanda's Pretend Anniversary · Blue Jay 2016 · Ch. 10/18
- Parties
- Small talk
- Confessing love
3 minB2“I don't want to hear another word about the ham bone, Pigeon.”Mrs. Jennings Presents Robert Ferrars · Sense and Sensibility 1995 · Ch. 17/27
- Parties
- Small talk
- Teasing
3 minB1“Who knows, I might hit a snag. It's happened before.”Sidney Handcuffs Clifford · Deathtrap 1982 · Ch. 9/30
- Small talk
- Office chat
- Persuading