3 minB1“Well, someone's got to break the ice and it might as well be me.”Mrs. Peacock Breaks the Ice · Clue 1985 · Ch. 1/17
- Small talk
- Parties
- Teasing
Situation
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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4 minB1“Guaranteed best time you can have with your clothes on.”Aron Meets Two Lost Hikers · 127 Hours 2010 · Ch. 1/5
- Small talk
- First dates
- Suggesting
4 minB1“Everyone's really nice here. I promise.”Sylvia and Jennie Move In · An American Crime 2007 · Ch. 4/16
- Small talk
- Arguments
- Promising
2 minB2“What does it matter so long as our minds meet?"”The Anonymous Letter From Box 237 · The Shop Around the Corner 1940 · Ch. 2/19
- Office chat
- Small talk
- Explaining
2 minB2“Get the hell out of my room.”Adolf Teaches Jojo Reverse Psychology · Jojo Rabbit 2019 · Ch. 5/18
- Arguments
- Small talk
- Suggesting
3 minB2“That's the important thing, isn't it?”Leslie's Party After the Trial · The Letter 1940 · Ch. 15/15
- Parties
- Small talk
- Complimenting
2 minB1“I saw you looking at me from the street.”Harry Knocks on Adam's Door · All of Us Strangers 2023 · Ch. 1/15
- First dates
- Small talk
- Inviting
2 minB1“I screwed up. I lost control. It's not you.”Derek Apologizes to His Family · American History X 1998 · Ch. 9/17
- Apologies
- Small talk
- Apologizing
2 minB2“Photography's always been my thing.”Bob Meets the VTR Salesman · Auto Focus 2002 · Ch. 3/16
- Small talk
- Office chat
- Inviting
4 minB2“I'm not a religious man, but when they carted you off, I went out and lit a candle.”Sir Wilfrid Goes Home · Witness for the Prosecution 1957 · Ch. 1/27
- Office chat
- Small talk
- Teasing
5 minB1“- No blood? - If they catch us, there'll be blood all over.”Joe and Jerry Dress as Women · Some Like It Hot 1959 · Ch. 4/19
- Travel & hotels
- Small talk
- Persuading
4 minB2“Kyle: I would think that you would forget about us the minute we got out of there.”Kyle Reunites With His Old Teacher · Bad Education 2019 · Ch. 5/18
- Small talk
- Teasing
5 minB2“I just think it's hard to cast that role, you know, to fill it when you know it's gonna be like 30 to 40 years.”Wallace on Why He Isn't Married · The End of the Tour 2015 · Ch. 5/17
- Small talk
- Storytelling
- Explaining
5 minB2“Since we were 6. We're like brothers. Right?”Jem Meets Claire and Gets Suspicious · The Town 2010 · Ch. 10/20
- Small talk
- Arguments
- Confronting
2 minB2“And I've just realized there's been no joy until my gorgeous wife arrives and we have a giggle.”Andy Comes Home After Chemo · Be Here Now 2015 · Ch. 9/27
- At the doctor
- Small talk
- Teasing
4 minA2“Everything good is above the surface.”Luca Learns to Walk on Land · Luca 2021 · Ch. 2/9
- Small talk
- Asking for help
- Suggesting
3 minB2“If anyone finds out, it will ruin him.”Lucy Reveals Her Secret Engagement · Sense and Sensibility 1995 · Ch. 15/27
- Small talk
- Confessing
- Inviting
2 minB1“Is there some reason I shouldn't know which hospital?”The New Chest Cutter Arrives · M*A*S*H 1970 · Ch. 4/22
- Small talk
- Office chat
- Asking
2 minB1“Talking nice doesn't get you into Heaven.”The Group Learns to Be Nice · This Is the End 2013 · Ch. 25/27
- Small talk
- Comforting a friend
- Complimenting
4 minB1“Everything happens half an hour later in Newfoundland.”Locals Drive Passengers to the Camp · Come from Away 2021 · Ch. 9/22
- Travel & hotels
- Small talk
- Comforting
3 minB1“I'm convinced, young man, but you're not marrying me.”Tony Asks Grandpa Where Alice Is · You Can't Take It with You 1938 · Ch. 26/27
- Asking for help
- Small talk
- Asking
2 minB2“It's a strange coincidence, seeing you here again.”Neal Meets O.W. Grant · Interstate 60 2002 · Ch. 7/22
- Small talk
- Parties
- Explaining
4 minB2“Why do people have to love people, anyway?”Fran Tells Baxter Her Life Story · The Apartment 1960 · Ch. 12/15
- Small talk
- Comforting a friend
- Confessing
3 minB1“It was good to see him one last time.”The Family Remembers Grandpa · Belfast 2021 · Ch. 14/14
- Goodbyes & funerals
- Small talk
- Comforting