English for Social

“I hope you were able to find a satisfactory breakfast burrito...”

KnowsMore Finishes Your Sentences · Ralph Breaks the Internet 2018 · Ch. 8/21

• Small talk
• Explaining
• Teasing

“And this here's the best cherry Coke in the history of the world.”

The Best Cherry Coke Ever · Steel Magnolias 1989 · Ch. 7/16

• Parties
• Small talk
• Teasing

“There's nothing I can do that you can't.”

Roz Leads the Flock Out · The Wild Robot 2024 · Ch. 10/15

• Asking for help
• Persuading
• Suggesting

“I mean, humanity is just nasty and there's no silver lining.”

Danny Teaches Pat to Dance · Silver Linings Playbook 2012 · Ch. 18/23

• Comforting a friend
• Teasing
• Suggesting

“Stick to what you're good at. Unless you're a duck, then branch out.”

Tony Wilson Announces the US Tour · 24 Hour Party People 2002 · Ch. 3/10

• Parties
• Arguments
• Threatening

“You don't just walk on to a network show without experience.”

Rupert Pitches His Act to Jerry · The King of Comedy 1982 · Ch. 2/21

• Asking for help
• Job interview
• Asking

“- [child] Yeah, like this. - You're preaching to the choir, babe.”

Yas Tries to Stop Dom's Summit · Rye Lane 2023 · Ch. 5/16

• Breakups
• Comforting a friend
• Suggesting

“Hey, Harry. Three live ones. What's it worth to you?”

Harry's Wallet Trick at the Club · Night and the City 1950 · Ch. 4/19

• Small talk
• Persuading
• Inviting

“The world must be peopled!”

Benedick Falls for Beatrice · Much Ado About Nothing 1993 · Ch. 12/24

• Monologues
• Teasing
• Confessing love

“Hello, hello, there's method in my madness.”

Steve and Rob at Greta Hall · The Trip 2011 · Ch. 8/20

• Travel & hotels
• Teasing
• Explaining

“Honest? As honest as the day is long.”

Rick Refuses Victor's Plea · Casablanca 1943 · Ch. 14/20

• Asking for help
• Negotiation
• Saying no

“You're too good to be true. Come on. Let's go dance.”

Healy Says Goodnight to Mary · There's Something About Mary 1998 · Ch. 14/24

• First dates
• Small talk
• Complimenting

“Make way for Prince Ali”

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

• Parties
• Speeches
• Complimenting

“And I need someone who can get through to him.”

Will Meets Sean Maguire · Good Will Hunting 1997 · Ch. 5/21

• Asking for help
• Office chat
• Persuading

“You're gonna be all right, Kate.”

Kate Wakes Up at the North Pole · The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two 2020 · Ch. 5/20

• Comforting a friend
• Comforting
• Explaining

“I'll tell you who they are. They're unbelievably talented people.”

Mark Picks Kenny Up From Jail · American Movie 1999 · Ch. 17/19

• Storytelling
• Small talk
• Explaining

“You made the watch list.”

Todd Meets Walter After Detention · The Secret Life of Walter Mitty 2013 · Ch. 14/16

• Police questioning
• Small talk
• Teasing

“I was chosen for this task and I failed.”

The Man in the Box · Amazing Grace 2006 · Ch. 6/18

• Comforting a friend
• Confessing
• Comforting

“I don't see why not, you know, since we're all doomed anyway.”

Melodie Meets Perry · Whatever Works 2009 · Ch. 7/16

• First dates
• Small talk
• Warning

“It's the loneliest sound, like a child lost and crying in the dark.”

Captain Gregg Tells Lucy to Move On · The Ghost and Mrs. Muir 1947 · Ch. 11/18

• Comforting a friend
• Suggesting
• Comforting

“Cut the cackle. What have you got to say for yourself?”

Theo Calls Before Leaving England · The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp 1943 · Ch. 23/30

• Phone calls
• Parties
• Apologizing

“Let me tell you something. Nobody goes to jail unless they want to.”

Karen Meets the Mob Wives · GoodFellas 1990 · Ch. 11/28

• Parties
• Family dinners
• Complaining

“But I knew who they were, and I told her who they were. Shitheads.”

Helen Asks Blanc to Investigate · Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery 2022 · Ch. 6/8

• Asking for help
• Investigation
• Persuading

“No one is getting replaced.”

Buzz Arrives in Andy's Room · Toy Story 1995 · Ch. 3/6

• Small talk
• Teasing
• Persuading