5 minB2“I need to know that anything that I say five minutes later not to put in, that you're not gonna put it in.”Dave Wallace Doesn't Drink · The End of the Tour 2015 · Ch. 2/17
- Job interview
- Ordering food
- Explaining
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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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5 minB2“I don't know who was more fucking surprised he wasn't dead, him or me.”Doug Tells Fergie He's Leaving · The Town 2010 · Ch. 15/20
- Talking to the boss
- Threats
- Threatening
5 minB1“This is genius, sheer fucking genius.”Buddy Pitches Guy's Ending to Cyrus · Swimming with Sharks 1994 · Ch. 12/16
- Meetings
- Negotiation
- Complimenting
3 minB2“But if he wants to be a soldier, then, by heavens, he's got to be one.”Broulard Visits Dax at the Front · Paths of Glory 1957 · Ch. 2/17
- Talking to the boss
- Meetings
- Explaining
3 minB2“One had rather on such occasions do too much than too little.”John Dashwood's Deathbed Promise · Sense and Sensibility 1995 · Ch. 1/27
- Negotiation
- Goodbyes & funerals
- Promising
3 minB1“They've got a hell of a nerve coming in here, eating our food.”Hawkeye and Duke Report for Duty · M*A*S*H 1970 · Ch. 1/22
- Small talk
- Talking to the boss
- Explaining
4 minB2“While you're at it, why don't you give me a nice paper cut and pour lemon juice on it?”Miracle Max and the Mostly Dead · The Princess Bride 1987 · Ch. 10/3
- Asking for help
- Negotiation
- Saying no
3 minB2“It's time to monetize the thing.”Mark and Eduardo Argue About Money · The Social Network 2010 · Ch. 11/23
- Arguments
- Negotiation
- Confronting
2 minB2“The airplane crews need to be rested, or we'll never get them out of here.”Gander Declares a State of Emergency · Come from Away 2021 · Ch. 3/22
- Meetings
- Travel & hotels
- Explaining
4 minB2“It'll be the largest individual monopoly in the world, gentlemen, if we're smart.”Kirby Plans the Munitions Monopoly · You Can't Take It with You 1938 · Ch. 1/27
- Meetings
- Negotiation
- Explaining
3 minB1“There's no point in even talking about it.”Jeff Argues with His Editor · Rear Window 1954 · Ch. 1/13
- Phone calls
- Talking to the boss
- Complaining
4 minB2“When I hitchhike, I'm at the mercy of the driver.”Neal Goes to Work for Bob Cody · Interstate 60 2002 · Ch. 14/22
- Job interview
- Negotiation
- Bargaining
4 minB2“Listen, Baxter. We made you and we can break you.”The Bosses Welcome Baxter to His Office · The Apartment 1960 · Ch. 5/15
- Talking to the boss
- Criticism & layoffs
- Threatening
3 minC1“I think people should mate for life like pigeons or Catholics.”Isaac Quits the TV Show · Manhattan 1979 · Ch. 5/23
- Arguments
- Office chat
- Complaining
2 minB2“Don't talk to me about contracts, I use them myself. They're for suckers.”Wonka Makes Them Sign a Contract · Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 1971 · Ch. 8/18
- Small talk
- Negotiation
- Warning
3 minB1“And there's a little hope sneaking into the building.”Kurt's Arena Football Debut · American Underdog 2021 · Ch. 15/27
- Criticism & layoffs
- Talking to the boss
- Explaining
4 minB1“I don't even know where we're going. It's gonna be fun. Come on.”Mary Quotes the Film's Title Line · Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind 2004 · Ch. 16/20
- Confessing feelings
- Office chat
- Confessing love
3 minC1“It s with your best interests at heart”H Questioned Then Promoted · Wrath of Man 2021 · Ch. 6/13
- Talking to the boss
- Interrogations
- Confronting
4 minB2“You are why the mystery has been drained from our art”Slowik Makes the Foodie Cook · The Menu 2022 · Ch. 13/13
- Speeches
- Criticism & layoffs
- Confronting
5 minB2“I feel I'm pushing a rock uphill.”Carson Returns as Butler · Downton Abbey 2019 · Ch. 4/22
- Criticism & layoffs
- Office chat
- Asking
4 minB2“It's my fault. When it comes to reading maps, I sure can be an old flibbertigibbet.”David Recruits Rose for the Trip · We're the Millers 2013 · Ch. 4/21
- Negotiation
- Persuading
- Bargaining
4 minB2“Because I wanna show people that I have what it takes to win.”Michael Pitches for the Dominican Race · Arthur the King 2024 · Ch. 3/19
- Meetings
- Negotiation
- Persuading
3 minC1“"This is just how the game is played."”Planning Oppenheimer's Downfall · Oppenheimer 2023 · Ch. 23/28
- Meetings
- Negotiation
- Warning
8 minB1“But I'm not scared anymore.”Guy Reaches the Original Build · Free Guy 2021 · Ch. 13/13
- Negotiation
- Accusations
- Confronting