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Movie English about ambition

178 real scenes from 58 films. Watch a full scene, then take the phrases people actually use for ambition.

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2 minC1
“Einstein's opened the door, now we are peering through, seeing a world inside our world.”

Bohr Sends Oppenheimer to Göttingen · Oppenheimer 2023 · Ch. 1/28

  • Job interview
  • Suggesting
  • Explaining
2 minB1
“That's not gonna be good enough. I wanna make plans to see you again.”

Mike Wants to Make Plans · Swingers 1996 · Ch. 16/17

  • First dates
  • Small talk
  • Inviting
3 minB2
“And then send his little masterpiece off under my own name.”

Sidney Plots to Steal a Play · Deathtrap 1982 · Ch. 3/30

  • Teasing
  • Negotiation
  • Suggesting
2 minB2
“He's gonna be a heavyweight, the way you're carryin' him.”

Lenny Visits the Boxing Gym · Mighty Aphrodite 1995 · Ch. 12/15

  • Small talk
  • Storytelling
  • Complaining
3 minB2
“I didn't fire you because I feel threatened. No. I fired you because you're lazy, entitled, incompetent.”

Margaret Fires Bob · The Proposal 2009 · Ch. 1/14

  • Criticism & layoffs
  • Talking to the boss
  • Threatening
2 minB2
“Let me make you an offer you can t refuse”

Rocky Offers to Train Adonis · Creed 2015 · Ch. 4/10

  • Negotiation
  • Bargaining
  • Promising
2 minB2
“Once we settle on a project, we can spend a year or more investigating it.”

Baron Meets Robinson for a Drink · Spotlight 2015 · Ch. 1/21

  • Talking to the boss
  • Small talk
  • Explaining
3 minB2
“I'd rather be second in the Titanic than first or even chief in any other ship.”

Titanic Sets Sail · A Night to Remember 1958 · Ch. 2/14

  • Goodbyes & funerals
  • Small talk
  • Complimenting
4 minB2
“See, I know your wife.”

Tom and Daisy Join Gatsby's Party · The Great Gatsby 2013 · Ch. 10/18

  • Parties
  • Small talk
  • Complimenting
5 minB2
“Suppose we did! That isn't what I got married for!”

Hildy Quits the Post · His Girl Friday 1940 · Ch. 2/18

  • Breakups
  • Marriage trouble
  • Confronting
4 minB2
“Jazz is the last refuge of the untalented.”

Tony Wilson Opens the Hacienda · 24 Hour Party People 2002 · Ch. 4/10

  • Parties
  • Meetings
  • Explaining
2 minB1
“Well, just tell him it's Rupert calling, and he'll know what it's about. Thank you.”

Rupert Repeatedly Calls Jerry Langford · The King of Comedy 1982 · Ch. 7/21

  • Phone calls
  • Office chat
  • Asking
2 minB2
“It's good for the soul, trust.”

Yas Misses Her Costume Interview · Rye Lane 2023 · Ch. 10/16

  • Phone calls
  • Breakups
  • Suggesting
2 minB1
“Once and for all, we've got to show 'em.”

The Strangler Crashes Harry's Gym · Night and the City 1950 · Ch. 15/19

  • Arguments
  • Negotiation
  • Threatening
4 minB2
“I've got an albatross around my neck, and it's got the face of Michael Sheen.”

Coogan and Brydon Compare Careers · The Trip 2011 · Ch. 16/20

  • Teasing
  • Complaining
4 minB1
“You could've been the most powerful man in the room.”

Jafar Wishes to Be the Most Powerful · Aladdin 2019 · Ch. 23/24

  • Threats
  • Arguments
  • Threatening
5 minB2
“There's more to life than a fuckin' Field's medal.”

Sean and Lambeau Argue About Will · Good Will Hunting 1997 · Ch. 13/21

  • Arguments
  • Negotiation
  • Persuading
4 minB1
“I'll tell you why films fail or succeed.”

Mark Pitches Northwestern · American Movie 1999 · Ch. 2/19

  • Storytelling
  • Speeches
  • Explaining
5 minB1
“I quit my job right now and I work for you.”

Donnie Quits His Job for Jordan · The Wolf of Wall Street 2013 · Ch. 5/30

  • Small talk
  • Asking for help
  • Asking
2 minB1
“being a gangster was better than being president of the United States.”

Henry Wants to Be a Gangster · GoodFellas 1990 · Ch. 1/28

  • Storytelling
  • Explaining
  • Confessing
2 minB2
“Can't afford to fall behind.”

Rearden Offers to Build the Bridge · Atlas Shrugged: Part I 2011 · Ch. 11/16

  • Negotiation
  • Meetings
  • Complimenting
3 minC1
“It's a moot point, Demany, because I don't have these. All right?”

Kevin Garnett Shops for Jewelry · Uncut Gems 2019 · Ch. 3/14

  • Shopping
  • Negotiation
  • Persuading
4 minC1
“I am a fellow of the strangest mind in the world.”

Sir Andrew Boasts About Dancing · Twelfth Night 2012 · Ch. 3/25

  • Parties
  • Teasing
  • Persuading
7 minB1
“Steal me the crown and all your dreams come true.”

Scarlet Assigns the Crown Heist · Minions 2015 · Ch. 7/14

  • Meetings
  • Talking to the boss
  • Promising