Theme

Movie English about growth & identity

903 real scenes from 146 films. Watch a full scene, then take the phrases people actually use for growth & identity.

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4 minB2
“Kyle: I would think that you would forget about us the minute we got out of there.”

Kyle Reunites With His Old Teacher · Bad Education 2019 · Ch. 5/18

  • Small talk
  • Teasing
5 minC1
“I think being shy basically means being self-absorbed...”

Wallace on Being Shy and Egotistical · The End of the Tour 2015 · Ch. 11/17

  • Storytelling
  • Travel & hotels
  • Explaining
5 minB1
“It's all the love I get makes the homecoming feel so warm.”

The Crew Learns the Hostage's Address · The Town 2010 · Ch. 1/20

  • Police questioning
  • Investigation
  • Explaining
3 minB2
“I'm not afraid of dying tomorrow, only of getting killed.”

The Night Before the Attack · Paths of Glory 1957 · Ch. 5/17

  • Speeches
  • Arguments
  • Explaining
4 minB2
“...believe in yourself, and don't give up because there is a spot on that stage for you.”

Ally Wins at the Grammys · A Star Is Born 2018 · Ch. 11/13

  • Speeches
  • Parties
  • Thanking
4 minB2
“This time last year, I was the lead of a big successful American TV series.”

Andy's Long Road to Acting · Be Here Now 2015 · Ch. 13/27

  • Storytelling
  • Monologues
  • Explaining
3 minB1
“I'm his friend. I know what he needs.”

Luca Wants to Go to School · Luca 2021 · Ch. 8/9

  • Arguments
  • Accusations
  • Confronting
3 minA2
“I don't know much but bits and pieces. I hear things.”

Sandy Tells Jeffrey About the Singer · Blue Velvet 1986 · Ch. 1/9

  • Investigation
  • Small talk
  • Explaining
3 minB2
“There I fell, and there I first saw Willoughby.”

Marianne Revisits Where She Fell · Sense and Sensibility 1995 · Ch. 26/27

  • Small talk
  • Comforting a friend
  • Explaining
3 minB2
“Naturally, your own opinion is more informed than mine.”

Hot Lips Lectures Hawkeye in the Mess · M*A*S*H 1970 · Ch. 7/22

  • Arguments
  • Accusations
  • Complaining
2 minB2
“Wow. Well, they had to make an example out of you.”

Zuckerberg Faces the Ad Board · The Social Network 2010 · Ch. 4/23

  • Courtroom
  • Interrogations
  • Confronting
2 minB2
“I've been smoking since I was born.”

Punks Debate Structure and Chaos · SLC Punk 1998 · Ch. 13/10

  • Parties
  • Persuasion
  • Explaining
2 minB1
“I promise I'll stay with you all night, okay?”

Seth Talks Jay Into the Party · This Is the End 2013 · Ch. 2/27

  • Comforting a friend
  • Parties
  • Comforting
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
2 minB2
“I thought all that family tree stuff went out with the buffalo.”

Tony Introduces Alice to His Parents · You Can't Take It with You 1938 · Ch. 12/27

  • Parties
  • First dates
  • Teasing
3 minB2
“Well, unless he's dumber than I think he is, he won't wait until his lease is up.”

Lisa Gets Arrested at Thorwald's · Rear Window 1954 · Ch. 13/13

  • Phone calls
  • Investigation
  • Explaining
3 minB1
“So, whichever way they're coming, I've gotta go the opposite way.”

Police Box In the Wrong Man · Interstate 60 2002 · Ch. 22/22

  • Investigation
  • Complaining
  • Asking
4 minB2
“And if they can't understand you, then they're not listening, and that's their problem.”

Grandpa Tells Buddy Who He Is · Belfast 2021 · Ch. 12/14

  • Storytelling
  • Teasing
  • Comforting
2 minB2
“If I don't get at least 16 hours, I'm a basket case.”

Isaac and Mary Walk by the River · Manhattan 1979 · Ch. 8/23

  • First dates
  • Parties
  • Confessing
2 minB1
“You can't get out backwards. You got to go forwards to go back.”

Wonka Opens the Chocolate Room · Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 1971 · Ch. 9/18

  • Travel & hotels
  • Explaining
  • Complaining
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
3 minB2
“Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit smoking.”

Elaine Calls Air Traffic Control · Airplane! 1980 · Ch. 6/10

  • Travel & hotels
  • Phone calls
  • Explaining
3 minB1
“I don't want people to call me that no more, ...even you.”

Billy Asks Goon for Help · Buffalo '66 1998 · Ch. 11/15

  • Asking for help
  • Arguments
  • Asking
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