3 minB2“I need an operating room that doesn't fall apart.”A Doctor, a Letter, and Money · Suddenly, Last Summer 1959 · Ch. 1/27
- Talking to the boss
- Office chat
- Complaining
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English for Work
555 real scenes from 115 films. Watch a full scene, then take the phrases people actually use for work.
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2 minB2“I don't believe in that stuff anymore.”Guy Offers Barrow a Hollywood Job · Downton Abbey: A New Era 2022 · Ch. 14/18
- Job interview
- Small talk
- Inviting
5 minB2“You'll hear the vocals, Roger, when we hear the offer.”Factory Meets London Records · 24 Hour Party People 2002 · Ch. 9/10
- Negotiation
- Parties
- Bargaining
3 minB2“Only authorized personnel are allowed in. That's the rules and regulations.”Rupert Bluffs His Way Into the Studio · The King of Comedy 1982 · Ch. 18/21
- Talking to the boss
- Interrogations
- Saying no
3 minB2“Harry Fabian's still the best hustler in the business.”Harry Pitches His Wrestling Plan · Night and the City 1950 · Ch. 6/19
- Negotiation
- Persuading
- Complaining
3 minB2“You're not very subtle, but you are effective. I get the point.”Rick Makes a Deal with Louis · Casablanca 1943 · Ch. 19/20
- Negotiation
- Bargaining
- Persuading
3 minB2“You mustn't keep beating yourself up, dear.”Mickey Sends Ray to Find Laura · The Gentlemen 2020 · Ch. 6/15
- Asking for help
- Talking to the boss
- Asking
3 minB1“It's lonely roads, but there's warm houses and cars.”Mark Smashes Cars on Set · American Movie 1999 · Ch. 18/19
- Office chat
- Monologues
- Asking
3 minB2“Peter, we're six drones down. Is this thing still gonna work?”Comet Mission Fails During Dinner · Don't Look Up 2021 · Ch. 24/25
- Family dinners
- Meetings
- Comforting
4 minB2“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
5 minB2“why don't you just humanly invite her out?”Walter and Cheryl Walk Together · The Secret Life of Walter Mitty 2013 · Ch. 6/16
- Phone calls
- Office chat
- Suggesting
5 minB1“Sell me this fucking pen right here.”Sell Me This Pen · The Wolf of Wall Street 2013 · Ch. 6/30
- Office chat
- Persuasion
- Explaining
4 minB2“An officer of the Imperial German Army cannot demand satisfaction from an opponent who is not his equal in position and honour.”German Officers Demand a Duel · The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp 1943 · Ch. 9/30
- Negotiation
- Threats
- Threatening
3 minB2“I would never ask anyone to take a risk I wasn't willing to take.”Dagny Commissions a Rearden Metal Bridge · Atlas Shrugged: Part I 2011 · Ch. 13/16
- Meetings
- Negotiation
- Promising
4 minB2“They were able to straighten it out, keep it under wraps, but this is serious.”Mattel Panics Over Barbie in LA · Barbie 2023 · Ch. 10/26
- Meetings
- Office chat
- Explaining
5 minB2“My dad always said I was going to marry someone who made me laugh.”Amanda's Dad Pulls Her from Class · Front of the Class 2008 · Ch. 13/17
- Criticism & layoffs
- Parents & kids
- Comforting
2 minB2“Keep talking like that, we'll lose our party status.”V Hijacks Deitrich's Live Show · V for Vendetta 2006 · Ch. 17/25
- Speeches
- Meetings
- Explaining
5 minC1“They say you can see the whole universe in opals.”Howard Pitches KG the Black Opal · Uncut Gems 2019 · Ch. 4/14
- Shopping
- Negotiation
- Persuading
3 minB1“You have literally raised me from the dead.”Waking Dr. Mann on a Frozen World · Interstellar 2014 · Ch. 9/13
- Meetings
- Storytelling
- Explaining
4 minB2“The world is a better place without him.”Alonzo Justifies Killing Roger · Training Day 2001 · Ch. 17/23
- Speeches
- Talking to the boss
- Persuading
4 minB2“This is business, not personal!”Michael Plans the Restaurant Hit · The Godfather 1972 · Ch. 5/9
- Arguments
- Negotiation
- Saying no
6 minB1“Wyldstyle, you're such an amazing person.”Emmet Plans the Tower Heist · The Lego Movie 2014 · Ch. 15/22
- Meetings
- Persuasion
- Suggesting
3 minB2“Besides, I disapprove of women in pantsuits.”Eric Gets Debriefed on Turf Protection · Breach 2007 · Ch. 5/20
- Meetings
- Investigation
- Explaining
2 minB1“Nothing less than highest score I hope.”Owen and Caitlin Banter at Work · The Way Way Back 2013 · Ch. 5/18
- Office chat
- Small talk
- Teasing