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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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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
4 minB2
“I don't want to punch anybody as long as you rub my head I'm good.”

Amanda's Phrenology Head Rub · Blue Jay 2016 · Ch. 14/18

  • Small talk
  • Teasing
  • Suggesting
3 minB2
“If the blade catches on the wood, it sucks your hand right back into the blade.”

Tommy Caldwell Cuts Off His Finger · The Dawn Wall 2017 · Ch. 7/24

  • At the doctor
  • Storytelling
  • Explaining
2 minB1
“They're all counting on us.”

Peach Rallies the Toads for Battle · The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2023 · Ch. 8/14

  • Speeches
  • Promising
  • Persuading
3 minB2
“Fear is a four-letter word, ladies.”

Calhoun's Hero's Duty Briefing · Wreck-It Ralph 2012 · Ch. 4/19

  • Speeches
  • Warning
  • Explaining
5 minB1
“Don't tell Mom, but I ate all your bacon.”

Humbert Reads Poe to Lolita · Lolita 1962 · Ch. 8/30

  • Parents & kids
  • Teasing
  • Complaining
3 minB1
“Duncan we've got to start having faster conversations.”

Owen Offers Duncan a Job · The Way Way Back 2013 · Ch. 8/18

  • Small talk
  • Job interview
  • Teasing
4 minB1
“You can never take the obvious.”

Ian and Barley Take the Wrong Path · Onward 2020 · Ch. 15/16

  • Arguments
  • Accusations
  • Confronting
4 minB2
“There's nothing in the deal about my staying here!”

Norma Moves Joe Into Her Mansion · Sunset Boulevard 1950 · Ch. 7/19

  • Negotiation
  • Talking to the boss
  • Bargaining
3 minB2
“I'm not a ghost, Johannes. I'm something worse, but I think you already know that, don't you?”

Elsa Reveals Herself to Jojo · Jojo Rabbit 2019 · Ch. 4/18

  • Threats
  • Interrogations
  • Threatening
3 minB2
“Good old Sweeney. He never stops trying.”

Derek Quits the Movement · American History X 1998 · Ch. 10/17

  • Parties
  • Couple fights
  • Saying no
2 minB1
“We got a good thing going, Big Daddy.”

Bob and Carpenter's Falling Out · Auto Focus 2002 · Ch. 16/16

  • Arguments
  • Accusations
  • Confronting
4 minB2
“Money simply slips through his fingers. It's ridiculous.”

Constanze Brings Mozart's Originals · Amadeus 1984 · Ch. 10/25

  • Asking for help
  • Negotiation
  • Asking
2 minC1
“Are you aware that, while on my sickbed, I seriously considered strangling you with one of your own rubber tubes.”

Sir Wilfrid Hides Cigars in His Cane · Witness for the Prosecution 1957 · Ch. 2/27

  • At the doctor
  • Teasing
  • Complaining
3 minB1
“Hey, this is a suicide mission.”

Passengers Fight Back on United 93 · United 93 2006 · Ch. 16/17

  • Arguments
  • Goodbyes & funerals
  • Persuading
4 minB2
“There are laws, conventions. It's just not being done.”

Jerry Gets Engaged to Osgood · Some Like It Hot 1959 · Ch. 15/19

  • Arguments
  • Proposals
  • Persuading
5 minB2
“I need to know that anything that I say five minutes later not to put in, that you're not gonna put it in.”

Dave Wallace Doesn't Drink · The End of the Tour 2015 · Ch. 2/17

  • Job interview
  • Ordering food
  • Explaining
4 minB1
“Heisting banks is a trade in Charlestown.”

FBI Explains the Charlestown Trade · The Town 2010 · Ch. 2/20

  • Investigation
  • Small talk
  • Explaining
4 minB1
“The door's wide open if you wanna go.”

Jack Refuses to Wear Ear Plugs · A Star Is Born 2018 · Ch. 5/13

  • Parents & kids
  • Persuasion
  • Saying no
3 minB1
“If you believe them and put weight in them, they will become our reality.”

Doctors Give Andy Three to Six Months · Be Here Now 2015 · Ch. 25/27

  • At the doctor
  • Comforting a friend
  • Comforting
4 minB1
“And I'm so proud of you, and I am so mad at you!”

Sea Monsters Revealed at the Race · Luca 2021 · Ch. 9/9

  • Accusations
  • Threats
  • Threatening
4 minB1
“You stole my girl, you bastard. I'm gonna kick your ass.”

Mike Chases Jeffrey and Sandy · Blue Velvet 1986 · Ch. 7/9

  • Threats
  • Arguments
  • 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
2 minB2
“It was the hardest punch I ever took. Knocked the wind right out of me.”

That's Not Rebellion, That's Fashion · SLC Punk 1998 · Ch. 15/10

  • Parties
  • Arguments
  • Confronting