3 minB2“It's my chance to come back from the dead.”CC Abandons Her Wedding for a Role · Beaches 1988 · Ch. 21/30
- Arguments
- Breakups
- Confronting
Theme
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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4 minB2“I was stoked for Tommy, a little stressed for myself.”The World Watches Tommy Climb · The Dawn Wall 2017 · Ch. 17/24
- Storytelling
- Explaining
- Complaining
3 minB1“You don't know how glad I am to see you!”Betty Asks Joe to Write With Her · Sunset Boulevard 1950 · Ch. 12/19
- Parties
- Office chat
- Persuading
2 minB2“There could be a very serious conflict here between your lifestyle and your career.”Lenny Warns Bob About a Scandal · Auto Focus 2002 · Ch. 12/16
- Office chat
- Accusations
- Warning
2 minB2“...and then made me mute. Why?”Salieri Teases Cavalieri About Mozart · Amadeus 1984 · Ch. 6/25
- Monologues
- Small talk
- Complaining
3 minB1“If you call me, I can help you.”Andy Runs the Pre-Service Kitchen · Boiling Point 2021 · Ch. 5/13
- Office chat
- Talking to the boss
- Complaining
5 minB2“"To read David Foster Wallace was to feel your eyelids pulled open."”Lipsky Pitches the Wallace Story · The End of the Tour 2015 · Ch. 1/17
- Talking to the boss
- Phone calls
- Persuading
4 minA2“Never apologize, Moe. It's a sign of weakness.”Buddy Sweet-Talks Shelley Winters · Swimming with Sharks 1994 · Ch. 1/16
- Parties
- Storytelling
- Explaining
4 minB2“We made it happen, and that's how we roll.”Andy Wins the Role of Spartacus · Be Here Now 2015 · Ch. 2/27
- Storytelling
- Monologues
- Explaining
5 minB2“Easy enough, except I need an idea.”Mark Builds Facemash · The Social Network 2010 · Ch. 2/23
- Breakups
- Explaining
- Persuading
3 minB2“The plain fact is, I love her.”Sheldrake Takes Fran off Baxter's Hands · The Apartment 1960 · Ch. 15/15
- Talking to the boss
- Office chat
- Confessing
2 minB2“You look like you're movin' in slow motion.”Kurt Warner's Arena Football Debut · American Underdog 2021 · Ch. 14/27
- Criticism & layoffs
- Suggesting
- Teasing
1 minB2“There might not be a middleman but there is a man on the inside”Veterans Plan a Cash Truck Heist · Wrath of Man 2021 · Ch. 10/13
- Meetings
- Suggesting
- Persuading
4 minB1“Do you really think we're gonna win this thing?”Leo Films Instead of Racing · Arthur the King 2024 · Ch. 11/19
- Arguments
- Teasing
- Confronting
2 minC1“Theory will get you only so far, huh?”Oppenheimer Starts His Quantum Seminar · Oppenheimer 2023 · Ch. 4/28
- Speeches
- Small talk
- Explaining
5 minB2“Mikey, I'm telling you, man. I was money.”Trent's After School Special Audition · Swingers 1996 · Ch. 6/17
- Parties
- Storytelling
- Small talk
3 minB2“They can Wag their damn tongues off. I'll blush all the way to the bank.”Bruhl and Anderson Team Up · Deathtrap 1982 · Ch. 24/30
- Negotiation
- Persuading
- Bargaining
4 minC1“In my younger and more vulnerable years...”Nick Begins His Story · The Great Gatsby 2013 · Ch. 1/18
- Storytelling
- At the doctor
- Explaining
5 minB2“This isn't just a story. It's a revolution.”Hildy Chooses the Story Over Bruce · His Girl Friday 1940 · Ch. 15/18
- Arguments
- Couple fights
- Persuading
5 minB2“Yeah, to get into a nightclub you have to dress like a hairdresser.”Tony Wilson Names the Factory · 24 Hour Party People 2002 · Ch. 1/10
- Negotiation
- Meetings
- Bargaining
3 minB2“But we were wrong. And you, Rupert, you were right.”Cathy Long Turns Rupert Down · The King of Comedy 1982 · Ch. 10/21
- Job interview
- Talking to the boss
- Saying no
4 minB2“Born a hustler, you will die a hustler.”Hoskins Confronts Harry Over the Bill · Night and the City 1950 · Ch. 12/19
- Threats
- Accusations
- Threatening
4 minB2“I'm not at a level that any human could notice.”Steve Takes His Agent's Call · The Trip 2011 · Ch. 13/20
- Phone calls
- Small talk
- Teasing
5 minB2“I will never be like you, you fucking job-working, 40-hour motherfucker.”Mark's Drunken Rant · American Movie 1999 · Ch. 16/19
- Arguments
- Parties
- Complaining