Situation

English for Social

966 real scenes from 152 films. Watch a full scene, then take the phrases people actually use for social.

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2 minB1
“Well, at least your brother isn't gonna die because of you.”

Mario and Donkey Kong Trade Insults · The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2023 · Ch. 13/14

  • Arguments
  • Teasing
  • Complaining
4 minB1
“It's one of the joys of being me.”

Ralph Learns to Drive a Kart · Wreck-It Ralph 2012 · Ch. 14/19

  • Storytelling
  • Asking for help
  • Explaining
4 minB2
“Any job worth having requires a second interview.”

Brian Meets Arielle in a Cafe · 5 to 7 2014 · Ch. 1/10

  • First dates
  • Small talk
  • Asking
2 minB1
“Look at that. Me too. I'm not scared because it's aces over kings.”

The Wrong Question at Cards · Tooth Fairy 2010 · Ch. 6/4

  • Teasing
  • Asking for help
  • Suggesting
3 minB2
“There's no point in going into that. It's all over.”

Humbert Finds the Married Lolita · Lolita 1962 · Ch. 29/30

  • Interrogations
  • Small talk
  • Asking
2 minB2
“I'm not saying last night wasn't great.”

Harry and Sally's Awkward Morning After · When Harry Met Sally... 1989 · Ch. 18/20

  • Phone calls
  • Comforting a friend
  • Confessing
5 minB1
“Do you mind standing to the side?”

Owen Teaches Duncan to Play Pac-Man · The Way Way Back 2013 · Ch. 4/18

  • Small talk
  • Family dinners
  • Suggesting
3 minB2
“I have nothing to hide.”

Unexpected Guest Asks to Use the Phone · Clue 1985 · Ch. 11/17

  • Asking for help
  • Investigation
  • Asking
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
3 minB1
“There's a mighty warrior inside of you.”

Ian's Sixteenth Birthday Morning · Onward 2020 · Ch. 1/16

  • Siblings
  • Teasing
  • Suggesting
2 minB2
“I didn't trust the guy but I wanted to believe him.”

Mr. White Panics About the Setup · Reservoir Dogs 1992 · Ch. 5/22

  • Comforting a friend
  • Arguments
  • Complaining
2 minB1
“I'm sorry to bother you again, but I've confirmed the number. I must speak to Mr. Gillis.”

Norma Sends Her Script to DeMille · Sunset Boulevard 1950 · Ch. 11/19

  • Phone calls
  • Parties
  • Warning
6 minB2
“Mr. Kralik, it's true we're in the same room but we're not in the same planet.”

Kralik Visits a Sick Klara · The Shop Around the Corner 1940 · Ch. 15/19

  • Office chat
  • Comforting a friend
  • Teasing
4 minB1
“Love is the strongest thing in the world.”

Rosie Explains Why We Dance · Jojo Rabbit 2019 · Ch. 10/18

  • Parents & kids
  • Small talk
  • Explaining
3 minB2
“Why should I go on sweating out my life for other people?”

Robert Announces the Move to Sumatra · The Letter 1940 · Ch. 12/15

  • Parties
  • Marriage trouble
  • Persuading
3 minB1
“I can't get used to calling myself queer.”

Harry Comes Round to Drink · All of Us Strangers 2023 · Ch. 3/15

  • First dates
  • Small talk
  • Asking
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
“- Did you like it then? - How could I not?”

Salieri Learns Mozart Had Katerina · Amadeus 1984 · Ch. 8/25

  • Parties
  • Monologues
  • Complaining
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
3 minB2
“You had one job, you had one fucking job.”

A Customer Collapses in the Restaurant · Boiling Point 2021 · Ch. 12/13

  • Arguments
  • Comforting a friend
  • Complaining
3 minA2
“Steal us a newspaper, that'd be great.”

Passengers Board United 93 · United 93 2006 · Ch. 1/17

  • Travel & hotels
  • Small talk
  • Thanking
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