2 minB2“And between me and my money is a kind of understanding.”Harry Tries to Borrow 200 Pounds · Night and the City 1950 · Ch. 7/19
- Asking for help
- Negotiation
- Saying no
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 minB2“this right here is the land of opportunity.”Jordan Refuses to Leave · The Wolf of Wall Street 2013 · Ch. 24/30
- Speeches
- Persuasion
- Persuading
4 minB2“A year later, he came back without the finger and he did it.”Tommy Becomes Mr. El Cap · The Dawn Wall 2017 · Ch. 8/24
- Marriage trouble
- Storytelling
- Explaining
2 minB2“This system will demonstrate what lies in store.”The Demo Fails Spectacularly · Auto Focus 2002 · Ch. 7/16
- Criticism & layoffs
- Meetings
- Confronting
5 minC1“You gotta give action to get action.”An Apology Becomes a Power Play · Swimming with Sharks 1994 · Ch. 7/16
- Negotiation
- Apologies
- Persuading
5 minB2“This time, you're gonna hand them a business card that says, "I'm CEO, bitch."”Sean Parker Meets Mark in Palo Alto · The Social Network 2010 · Ch. 18/23
- Speeches
- Persuading
- Explaining
2 minB1“The world just needs more time to see it.”Jim Foster Recruits Kurt Warner · American Underdog 2021 · Ch. 10/27
- Job interview
- Persuasion
- Persuading
3 minC1“If I could change things, I would, but I can't.”Sidney Pitches Deathtrap · Deathtrap 1982 · Ch. 21/30
- Arguments
- Accusations
- Confronting
2 minB2“You don't just walk on to a network show without experience.”Rupert Pitches His Act to Jerry · The King of Comedy 1982 · Ch. 2/21
- Asking for help
- Job interview
- Asking
3 minB2“I know. Harry's an artist without an art.”Mary Borrows Money From Adam · Night and the City 1950 · Ch. 2/19
- Asking for help
- Small talk
- Asking
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
3 minB2“If they can get that done, they're well on their way.”Tommy Attempts the Great Traverse · The Dawn Wall 2017 · Ch. 15/24
- Storytelling
- Comforting a friend
- Explaining
5 minB2“You're the only real thing that I have left.”Guy Ditches His Partner to Obey Buddy · Swimming with Sharks 1994 · Ch. 13/16
- Couple fights
- Phone calls
- Confronting
3 minB2“You don't know my name, do you?”Sean Parker Wakes Up at Stanford · The Social Network 2010 · Ch. 14/23
- First dates
- Parties
- Teasing
3 minB2“She's probably down there with her radar picking up your blips.”Myra Urges Sidney to Call Anderson · Deathtrap 1982 · Ch. 4/30
- Marriage trouble
- Criticism & layoffs
- Suggesting
2 minB2“She wasn't a great actress, but she did have a real gift for comedy.”Rupert Signs Rita's Autograph Book · The King of Comedy 1982 · Ch. 5/21
- First dates
- Small talk
- Explaining
3 minB2“Hey, Harry. Three live ones. What's it worth to you?”Harry's Wallet Trick at the Club · Night and the City 1950 · Ch. 4/19
- Small talk
- Persuading
- Inviting
3 minB2“They're not gonna dial themselves. Okay?”Jordan Hypes Steve Madden · The Wolf of Wall Street 2013 · Ch. 14/30
- Speeches
- Persuasion
- Persuading
3 minB2“I was really lonely, honestly.”Tommy Chooses the Wall Over Love · The Dawn Wall 2017 · Ch. 14/24
- Storytelling
- Explaining
- Confessing
4 minB1“Start making funeral arrangements, because you are dead in this town.”Guy Learns the Rules of Show Business · Swimming with Sharks 1994 · Ch. 5/16
- Talking to the boss
- Phone calls
- Explaining
5 minB2“A million dollars isn't cool. You know what's cool?”Sean Parker Wins Over Mark · The Social Network 2010 · Ch. 16/23
- Meetings
- Parties
- Persuading
2 minB2“I'm not gonna kill you.”Clifford Spares Sidney · Deathtrap 1982 · Ch. 30/30
- Threats
- Negotiation
- Threatening
4 minB2“Mr. Pupkin, I gotta tell you this. From this point on, you have the right to remain silent.”Pupkin Gets Read His Rights · The King of Comedy 1982 · Ch. 19/21
- Interrogations
- Police questioning
- Warning
3 minB2“To work for my husband, you must start off on the right foot.”Harry Gets the Club Rules · Night and the City 1950 · Ch. 3/19
- Office chat
- Small talk
- Teasing