English for Work

“The trick is to not take it personal…”

Kate Becomes a Meme · Don't Look Up 2021 · Ch. 10/25

• Meetings
• Explaining
• Complaining

“I'm Commander Serena Ryan, and I'm captain of the Space Shuttle Endeavor.”

NASA Recruits Beavis and Butt-Head · Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe 2022 · Ch. 2/22

• Meetings
• Speeches
• Explaining

“Actually, I waited for my refrigerator repairman, who never came.”

Walter and Cheryl Meet at the Office · The Secret Life of Walter Mitty 2013 · Ch. 3/16

• Office chat
• Small talk
• Teasing

“I swear to God, I will fucking kill you!”

Jordan Takes His Daughter and Flees · The Wolf of Wall Street 2013 · Ch. 30/30

• Marriage trouble
• Office chat
• Threatening

“Without the protection of neutral flags, 80 percent of the British slave trade will be finished overnight.”

The Neutral Flag Trick · Amazing Grace 2006 · Ch. 15/18

• Meetings
• Speeches
• Explaining

“Divide our losses by 10 and multiply the enemy's by 20.”

War Starts at Midnight · The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp 1943 · Ch. 1/30

• Meetings
• Speeches
• Explaining

“I could've dropped a dime a million times.”

Jimmy Shakes Down Morrie Over a Loan · GoodFellas 1990 · Ch. 10/28

• Negotiation
• Threats
• Threatening

“It's not in the public interest to let one man destroy an entire industry.”

Businessmen Plot Against Rearden · Atlas Shrugged: Part I 2011 · Ch. 4/16

• Meetings
• Suggesting
• Explaining

“I don’t think that things should go back to the way that they were.”

Barbie Says Maybe She's Not Barbie · Barbie 2023 · Ch. 26/26

• Meetings
• Apologies
• Apologizing

“I just don't want her to be singled out.”

Brad's Dad Threatens a Lawsuit · Front of the Class 2008 · Ch. 14/17

• Negotiation
• Small talk
• Saying no

“But I need to know that this question will not leave this office.”

Finch Questions the St. Mary's Attack · V for Vendetta 2006 · Ch. 16/25

• Investigation
• Office chat
• Confessing

“I'd shake your hand, but I know where it's been.”

Howard Pawns the Championship Ring · Uncut Gems 2019 · Ch. 5/14

• Negotiation
• Shopping
• Bargaining

“No, it's not that. It's time.”

The Cost of Time · Interstellar 2014 · Ch. 6/13

• Meetings
• Persuasion
• Explaining

“I don't talk to dead men.”

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

• Office chat
• Storytelling
• Explaining

“And a man in my position can't afford to be made to look ridiculous!”

Woltz Refuses Johnny the Role · The Godfather 1972 · Ch. 2/9

• Negotiation
• Threats
• Saying no

“Life is good Because everything's awesome.”

Emmet's Morning Routine in Bricksburg · The Lego Movie 2014 · Ch. 2/22

• Small talk
• Office chat
• Complimenting

“Looks like the game's gone cuckoo, like my nana.”

Fix-It Felix Jr. Breaks Down · Wreck-It Ralph 2012 · Ch. 5/19

• Criticism & layoffs
• Speeches
• Explaining

“My Lord, you are as dumb as a bag of hammers, aren't you?”

Hanssen Interrogates His New Assistant · Breach 2007 · Ch. 3/20

• Talking to the boss
• Office chat
• Confronting

“Guys, what happens in the tube stays in the tube.”

The Water Slide Legend Debate · The Way Way Back 2013 · Ch. 7/18

• Office chat
• Storytelling
• Teasing

“They got a line and if you cross it, they fuck you up.”

Eddie Tells the Elois Story · Reservoir Dogs 1992 · Ch. 20/22

• Storytelling
• Office chat
• Teasing

“There's nothing in the deal about my staying here!”

Norma Moves Joe Into Her Mansion · Sunset Boulevard 1950 · Ch. 7/19

• Negotiation
• Talking to the boss
• Bargaining

“Now, if you wish to look around, just make yourself at home.”

A Job Seeker's Sales Pitch · The Shop Around the Corner 1940 · Ch. 4/19

• Job interview
• Shopping
• Asking

“Your son is ugly like a monster.”

Rosie Pushes Jojo Out the Door · Jojo Rabbit 2019 · Ch. 3/18

• Parents & kids
• Office chat
• Comforting

“Photography's always been my thing.”

Bob Meets the VTR Salesman · Auto Focus 2002 · Ch. 3/16

• Small talk
• Office chat
• Inviting