5 minB1“It's the first line of the film, man. It's gotta be on the money.”Mark Records the Film's First Line · American Movie 1999 · Ch. 14/19
- Small talk
- Storytelling
- Explaining
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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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2 minB1“Well, assholes will always be assholes.”Kate and Mindy Prep Backstage · Don't Look Up 2021 · Ch. 7/25
- Small talk
- Comforting a friend
- Comforting
3 minB1“I got on a fishing vessel tracking Sean and ended up here in Iceland.”Walter Calls Cheryl From Iceland · The Secret Life of Walter Mitty 2013 · Ch. 11/16
- Phone calls
- Small talk
- Explaining
5 minB1“I quit my job right now and I work for you.”Donnie Quits His Job for Jordan · The Wolf of Wall Street 2013 · Ch. 5/30
- Small talk
- Asking for help
- Asking
3 minB2“Most pump water I've investigated works in the opposite direction.”Wilberforce Meets Barbara in Bath · Amazing Grace 2006 · Ch. 1/18
- First dates
- Small talk
- Teasing
5 minC1“These are outstanding. I mean, there's such a sense of texture and composition.”Leo Discovers Marietta's Photos · Whatever Works 2009 · Ch. 11/16
- Storytelling
- Small talk
- Complimenting
3 minB2“As I was saying, before we were so rudely interrupted by New York City's finest...”ML Rants About the Korean Store · Do the Right Thing 1989 · Ch. 7/20
- Small talk
- Arguments
- Complaining
5 minB1“A German officer would shave off his moustache to show that he had a scar.”Edith Visits Candy in Hospital · The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp 1943 · Ch. 11/30
- Comforting a friend
- Small talk
- Comforting
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
3 minB2“Ask yourself what it is sometime.”D'Anconia Warns Rearden at a Party · Atlas Shrugged: Part I 2011 · Ch. 8/16
- Parties
- Small talk
- Warning
6 minB1“No one is getting replaced.”Buzz Arrives in Andy's Room · Toy Story 1995 · Ch. 3/6
- Small talk
- Teasing
- Persuading
2 minB2“what I desire above all in a wife is firmness of character.”Wentworth on Firmness of Character · Persuasion 2007 · Ch. 3/7
- Small talk
- Explaining
- Teasing
2 minB2“I'm leaving for Kashmir tomorrow morning to take up my duties as minister of education.”Godbole Says Goodbye to Fielding · A Passage to India 1984 · Ch. 18/19
- Goodbyes & funerals
- Small talk
- Inviting
4 minB1“I always find I think best at kitchen tables.”Barbie Meets Ruth at Mattel · Barbie 2023 · Ch. 14/26
- Comforting a friend
- Small talk
- Comforting
5 minB2“You turned into this double-talking, wise-cracking, tap-dancing liar.”The Character Born From Harry's Pen · Deconstructing Harry 1997 · Ch. 14/17
- Accusations
- Small talk
- Confronting
5 minB1“The skyscrapers were all lit up. I got down on one knee.”Peter Misses the Joshua Tree Trip · I Love You, Man 2009 · Ch. 2/19
- Office chat
- Small talk
- Inviting
5 minB1“I don't know about the rest of you, but I happen to have tickets to that ball game tonight.”Jurors Gather in the Jury Room · 12 Angry Men 1957 · Ch. 1/17
- Courtroom
- Small talk
- Complaining
5 minB2“I just don't want her to be singled out.”Brad's Dad Threatens a Lawsuit · Front of the Class 2008 · Ch. 14/17
- Negotiation
- Small talk
- Saying no
2 minB2“There's no certainty, only opportunity.”Breakfast and a Debate With V · V for Vendetta 2006 · Ch. 7/25
- Small talk
- Arguments
- Apologizing
3 minB2“You can use it to find your way back to the ship after I blow you out the airlock.”Cooper Leaves Earth with TARS · Interstellar 2014 · Ch. 4/13
- Goodbyes & funerals
- Small talk
- Teasing
2 minB2“I firebombed the bowling alley, killed three people.”New Inmates Arrive in the Cell Block · Bad Boys 1983 · Ch. 2/9
- Small talk
- Threats
- Confessing
5 minB1“There's a difference between education and intellect.”Dale and Allison Play Trivia · Tucker and Dale vs. Evil 2010 · Ch. 7/19
- Small talk
- Threats
- Explaining
3 minC2“A sentence is but a cheveril glove to a good wit.”Feste Spars With Viola About Words · Twelfth Night 2012 · Ch. 14/25
- Teasing
- Small talk
- Explaining
4 minA2“Peace! Make love, not war!”Minions Wreck a Department Store · Minions 2015 · Ch. 3/14
- Shopping
- Small talk
- Confronting