3 minB2“When you're looking at architecture, try to visualize the buildings as a whole.”Healy Pretends to Be an Architect · There's Something About Mary 1998 · Ch. 12/24
- First dates
- Small talk
- Explaining
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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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4 minB2“It's clumsy, but in a charming sort of a way.”A Prince Calls on the Princess · Aladdin 2019 · Ch. 13/24
- First dates
- Parties
- Inviting
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
4 minB2“It is the best day ever.”Barbie Asks About Dying · Barbie 2023 · Ch. 4/26
- Parties
- Small talk
- Complimenting
5 minB1“I call them bowsers. It's my nickname for people who look just like their dog.”Peter Introduces Zooey to Rush · I Love You, Man 2009 · Ch. 11/19
- Small talk
- Parties
- Teasing
4 minC2“If ever thou shalt love, in the sweet pangs of it, remember me.”Orsino Muses on Love · Twelfth Night 2012 · Ch. 10/25
- Confessing feelings
- Small talk
- Explaining
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 minB2“It's the strangest thing, but I just can't shake the feeling that I know you well.”CC's Opening Night Party · Beaches 1988 · Ch. 9/30
- Parties
- Small talk
- 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
3 minB2“It's one of the secrets that no one ever tells you.”Harry and Sally Reunite in a Bookstore · When Harry Met Sally... 1989 · Ch. 7/20
- Breakups
- Small talk
- Explaining
5 minB1“Just stare at the bridge of his nose. That's what I do.”Dinner at Trent's Beach House · The Way Way Back 2013 · Ch. 3/18
- Parties
- Family dinners
- Teasing
3 minC1“But I say, to err is human, to forgive divine.”Spats Gets a Birthday Cake · Some Like It Hot 1959 · Ch. 19/19
- Speeches
- Parties
- Complimenting
4 minB2“Frailty, thy name is Brandon.”Colonel Brandon Leaves the Picnic · Sense and Sensibility 1995 · Ch. 12/27
- Parties
- Teasing
- Complimenting
4 minB1“What makes me sore is how they behave towards you.”The Hot Lips Radio Broadcast · M*A*S*H 1970 · Ch. 8/22
- Confessing feelings
- Teasing
- Complaining
3 minB2“That means that we were not awesome enough to go to heaven.”Everyone Sleeps in One Room · This Is the End 2013 · Ch. 9/27
- Arguments
- Teasing
- Complaining
2 minB1“You tell me and we'll both know.”A Town Gathers Supplies · Come from Away 2021 · Ch. 4/22
- Asking for help
- Small talk
- Asking
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“Well, all right, why is life worth living? That's a very good question.”Why Is Life Worth Living? · Manhattan 1979 · Ch. 23/23
- Small talk
- Storytelling
- Confessing
2 minB1“Time is a precious thing. Never waste it.”Inside Wonka's Inventing Room · Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 1971 · Ch. 12/18
- Small talk
- Parties
- Explaining
2 minB1“And walk into that room with your head held high.”Carson Steps Up to Serve the King · Downton Abbey 2019 · Ch. 14/22
- Office chat
- Parties
- Persuading
2 minA2“Whatever it was, it wasn't good.”The Team Names Arthur the King · Arthur the King 2024 · Ch. 13/19
- Comforting a friend
- Family dinners
- Comforting
5 minB2“Mikey, I'm telling you, man. I was money.”Trent's After School Special Audition · Swingers 1996 · Ch. 6/17
- Parties
- Storytelling
- Small talk
2 minB1“So you started all the motors and closed all the doors?”Linus Saves Sabrina in the Garage · Sabrina 1954 · Ch. 1/18
- Comforting a friend
- Warning
- Confronting
3 minB1“Having a buddy with them to get through it can really help things.”Woody Worries About Bonnie · Toy Story 4 2019 · Ch. 3/22
- Comforting a friend
- Small talk
- Comforting