English for Speaking

“What we saw was impossible”

David Argues the Mist Is Real · The Mist 2007 · Ch. 3/11

• Arguments
• Persuasion
• Persuading

“Man, I am freaking out so severely. Did you hear what happened on the freeway?”

The Freeway Shooting Story · Slacker 1990 · Ch. 8/22

• Storytelling
• Small talk
• Explaining

“So how do you make a story where you put everybody in one room?”

The Chair Scene Goes Wrong · Friends: The Reunion 2021 · Ch. 16/25

• Storytelling
• Office chat
• Explaining

“Working jobs we hate so we can buy shit we don't need.”

Tyler's Middle Children Speech · Fight Club 1999 · Ch. 11/19

• Speeches
• Arguments
• Persuading

“I already have a comfy sweater and two best friends.”

Perrito Tells His Sad Story · Puss in Boots: The Last Wish 2022 · Ch. 12/22

• Storytelling
• Explaining
• Teasing

“It was like the eye of God watching us.”

Catherine Relives the Burning Beach · Suddenly, Last Summer 1959 · Ch. 12/27

• Storytelling
• At the doctor
• Explaining

“Because you don t know what it is to be without power”

A Talk of Power Over Tea · Enola Holmes 2020 · Ch. 6/12

• Small talk
• Persuasion
• Persuading

“Are you good men and true?”

Dogberry Instructs the Watch · Much Ado About Nothing 1993 · Ch. 14/24

• Speeches
• Police questioning
• Explaining

“We have the same title, yet are never described the same way.”

Jafar Manipulates the Sultan · Aladdin 2019 · Ch. 4/24

• Persuasion
• Arguments
• Persuading

“My wife used to fart when she was nervous.”

Sean's Perfect for Each Other Speech · Good Will Hunting 1997 · Ch. 9/21

• First dates
• Persuasion
• Persuading

“No one has ever paid admission to see an excuse.”

Mark Runs Out of Money · American Movie 1999 · Ch. 4/19

• Storytelling
• Confessing
• Complaining

“Good things come to those who wait.”

The President Announces the Comet · Don't Look Up 2021 · Ch. 12/25

• Speeches
• Meetings
• Warning

“This is what it feels like. Same court, no armour.”

Tessa Enters Court Without Armour · National Theatre Live: Prima Facie 2022 · Ch. 13/22

• Courtroom
• Monologues
• Explaining

“But other than that, these two are a reminder that we still have a long, hard road ahead of us.”

Beavis & Butt-Head White Privilege 101 · Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe 2022 · Ch. 13/22

• Speeches
• Meetings
• Explaining

“this right here is the land of opportunity.”

Jordan Refuses to Leave · The Wolf of Wall Street 2013 · Ch. 24/30

• Speeches
• Persuasion
• Persuading

“His enemy is my enemy.”

Pitt Warns a Friend Over Cards · Amazing Grace 2006 · Ch. 12/18

• Speeches
• Negotiation
• Threatening

“When I was a little girl, the first year we lived here, we used to have the most wonderful talks.”

Anna and Lucy Talk About the Captain · The Ghost and Mrs. Muir 1947 · Ch. 18/18

• Storytelling
• Confessing
• Comforting

“I've never seen a more striking resemblance.”

The War Ends for General Candy · The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp 1943 · Ch. 20/30

• Small talk
• Speeches
• Complaining

“All they got from Paulie was protection from other guys looking to rip them off.”

Paulie's Protection Racket · GoodFellas 1990 · Ch. 3/28

• Storytelling
• Crime scenes
• Explaining

“No, good company requires only birth, manners and education”

Mr Elliot Defines Good Company · Persuasion 2007 · Ch. 5/7

• Persuasion
• Explaining
• Persuading

“This gentleman has been standing alone against us.”

Juror 9 Switches His Vote · 12 Angry Men 1957 · Ch. 7/17

• Courtroom
• Persuasion
• Confronting

“Those were the best years of my life.”

Valerie's Letter · V for Vendetta 2006 · Ch. 18/25

• Monologues
• Goodbyes & funerals
• Confessing love

“I don't talk to dead men.”

Alonzo Introduces Jake to the Wise Men · Training Day 2001 · Ch. 11/23

• Office chat
• Storytelling
• Explaining

“Without a master, they had no purpose.”

Kevin Volunteers to Find a New Master · Minions 2015 · Ch. 2/14

• Storytelling
• Speeches
• Explaining