2 minB2“I thought we might take a trip, a little getaway.”Dagny and Rearden's Wisconsin Trip · Atlas Shrugged: Part I 2011 · Ch. 15/16
- Travel & hotels
- Investigation
- Explaining
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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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 minB2“The only thing that kept me going was waiting for you to come back.”The Director Tears CC Apart on Set · Beaches 1988 · Ch. 18/30
- Criticism & layoffs
- Complaining
- Threatening
2 minB2“The Dawn Wall has more hard pitches than every other route on El Cap combined.”Years of Grinding on the Wall · The Dawn Wall 2017 · Ch. 13/24
- Storytelling
- Speeches
- Explaining
3 minB1“That was to keep busy, not something to do during prime time!”Bob's Party and Career Blowup · Auto Focus 2002 · Ch. 10/16
- Parties
- Arguments
- Complaining
3 minB1“There's no point crying about it, is there?”Andy Tries to Hold the Kitchen · Boiling Point 2021 · Ch. 3/13
- Criticism & layoffs
- Arguments
- Complaining
4 minB2“Our gain is their loss.”Guy's First Day as Buddy's Assistant · Swimming with Sharks 1994 · Ch. 3/16
- Talking to the boss
- Phone calls
- Warning
3 minB2“Girls wanna go with guys who go to Harvard.”Winklevoss Twins Pitch Their Site · The Social Network 2010 · Ch. 5/23
- Meetings
- Negotiation
- Persuading
3 minB2“I know. It was just supposed to be different.”Brenda's Surprise Visit Goes Wrong · American Underdog 2021 · Ch. 16/27
- Couple fights
- Small talk
- Complaining
4 minB1“You're in a jungle somewhere, beating yourself to death with some magical finish line.”Michael Hustles for a Comeback · Arthur the King 2024 · Ch. 2/19
- Family dinners
- Negotiation
- Persuading
3 minB2“Whatever way you say it, they know I'm Jewish.”Strauss Offers Oppenheimer a Job · Oppenheimer 2023 · Ch. 2/28
- Job interview
- Office chat
- Persuading
2 minB1“Who could ever have believed it would end this way?”Sidney's Play Flops on Opening Night · Deathtrap 1982 · Ch. 1/30
- Criticism & layoffs
- Phone calls
- Comforting
5 minB2“When you have to choose between truth and legend, print the legend.”Tony Wilson Names Joy Division · 24 Hour Party People 2002 · Ch. 2/10
- Meetings
- Negotiation
- Explaining
3 minB2“You know what? Don't tell anyone yet, but you're looking at the new King of Comedy.”Rupert's New King of Comedy Speech · The King of Comedy 1982 · Ch. 6/21
- First dates
- Confessing feelings
- Confessing love
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“There is no nobility in poverty.”Jordan's No Nobility in Poverty Speech · The Wolf of Wall Street 2013 · Ch. 15/30
- Speeches
- Persuading
- Promising
3 minB1“Dear Ceece, I thought it over and I feel you should be true to your talent and not be seduced by the money of Broadway.”CC and Hillary Drift Apart · Beaches 1988 · Ch. 11/30
- Goodbyes & funerals
- Comforting a friend
- Suggesting
3 minB2“We've got to pace ourselves.”Day Three on the Dawn Wall · The Dawn Wall 2017 · Ch. 10/24
- Storytelling
- Explaining
- Complaining
3 minB1“Bob, people don't change unless they want to.”Bob Asks His Agent for Work · Auto Focus 2002 · Ch. 14/16
- Talking to the boss
- Asking for help
- Asking
5 minB2“You are here to protect my interests and to serve my needs.”Buddy Berates Guy Over Sweet'N Low · Swimming with Sharks 1994 · Ch. 4/16
- Criticism & layoffs
- Talking to the boss
- Threatening
2 minB2“"Facebook me" was a common expression after two weeks.”Eduardo Recalls Facebook's Launch · The Social Network 2010 · Ch. 10/23
- Courtroom
- Interrogations
- Explaining
3 minB2“All we're lookin' for, gentlemen, is perfection.”Kurt Is Humbled at Rams Camp · American Underdog 2021 · Ch. 21/27
- Criticism & layoffs
- Confronting
- Warning
3 minC1“It worked perfectly, and nobody can prove what really happened here. Nobody!”Clifford Wants a Shortcut · Deathtrap 1982 · Ch. 22/30
- Arguments
- Negotiation
- Threatening
3 minB2“He walks in the most crowded areas. You'd think he'd wanna stay away.”Rupert and Masha Kidnap Jerry · The King of Comedy 1982 · Ch. 13/21
- Crime scenes
- Threats
- Threatening