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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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4 minB1
“What I'm trying to tell you... is that you're better than you think you are.”

Tucker Gives Dale a Pep Talk · Tucker and Dale vs. Evil 2010 · Ch. 18/19

  • Comforting a friend
  • Goodbyes & funerals
  • Comforting
4 minC1
“Infirmity, that decays the wise, doth ever make a better fool.”

Feste Proves Olivia a Fool · Twelfth Night 2012 · Ch. 4/25

  • Teasing
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
2 minB2
“Guys, you're all so talented and imaginative.”

Emmet Pitches His Master Plan · The Lego Movie 2014 · Ch. 14/22

  • Speeches
  • Meetings
  • Persuading
4 minB2
“I don't know. I just walked out on my life.”

Hillary Walks Into CC's Bar · Beaches 1988 · Ch. 4/30

  • Small talk
  • Confessing
  • Complaining
2 minB2
“I knew exactly how each finger was going onto each hold, where the little ripples on the rock were digging into my shoes.”

Tommy Sends Pitch 15 · The Dawn Wall 2017 · Ch. 16/24

  • Storytelling
  • Speeches
  • Explaining
2 minB1
“You don't leave a steady job for some crazy dream.”

Mario's Family Doubts the Dream · The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2023 · Ch. 3/14

  • Family dinners
  • Parents & kids
  • Complaining
4 minB1
“It's one of the joys of being me.”

Ralph Learns to Drive a Kart · Wreck-It Ralph 2012 · Ch. 14/19

  • Storytelling
  • Asking for help
  • Explaining
3 minB1
“I won't swear anything. You'll never believe me, no matter what.”

Humbert and Lolita's Big Fight · Lolita 1962 · Ch. 25/30

  • Couple fights
  • Arguments
  • Persuading
2 minB1
“Nothing less than highest score I hope.”

Owen and Caitlin Banter at Work · The Way Way Back 2013 · Ch. 5/18

  • Office chat
  • Small talk
  • Teasing
3 minB1
“Over time, magic faded away, but I hope there's a little magic left in you.”

Dad Leaves Ian a Wizard Staff · Onward 2020 · Ch. 3/16

  • Parties
  • Goodbyes & funerals
  • Explaining
3 minB2
“I am big. It's the pictures that got small.”

Norma Desmond: The Pictures Got Small · Sunset Boulevard 1950 · Ch. 4/19

  • Accusations
  • Monologues
  • Complaining
4 minB1
“Well, the thing is, I love you.”

Jojo Rejects His Imaginary Hitler · Jojo Rabbit 2019 · Ch. 18/18

  • Confessing feelings
  • Threats
  • Confessing love
3 minB1
“Who do you think you are?”

Derek Won't Go Back to That · American History X 1998 · Ch. 12/17

  • Arguments
  • Apologies
  • Apologizing
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
3 minB2
“Do you not know that His Majesty has expressly forbidden ballet in operas?”

Mozart's Figaro Ballet Fight · Amadeus 1984 · Ch. 18/25

  • Criticism & layoffs
  • Talking to the boss
  • Confronting
3 minB2
“This is real world. Possible hijack.”

FAA Command Center Goes on Alert · United 93 2006 · Ch. 5/17

  • Meetings
  • Phone calls
  • Explaining
2 minB2
“- It's like waving a red flag in front of a bull. - Really? Well, I'm sick of being the flag.”

Jerry Is Sick of Being a Woman · Some Like It Hot 1959 · Ch. 11/19

  • Arguments
  • Travel & hotels
  • Complaining
5 minB2
“I wrote him a fan letter. Turns out writers are real pushovers...”

Wallace Reads at The Hungry Mind · The End of the Tour 2015 · Ch. 9/17

  • Speeches
  • Small talk
  • Explaining
4 minB2
“Look, talent comes everywhere. Everybody's talented.”

Jackson Tells Ally She's Talented · A Star Is Born 2018 · Ch. 3/13

  • Comforting a friend
  • Monologues
  • Persuading
3 minB2
“And I don't believe it's in Andy's or my destiny for him to leave this life”

Andy's Scan Results and Radiation · Be Here Now 2015 · Ch. 22/27

  • At the doctor
  • Comforting a friend
  • Comforting
6 minB1
“You know, we underdogs have to look out for each other, right?”

Giulia Recruits the Underdogs · Luca 2021 · Ch. 4/9

  • Arguments
  • Teasing
  • Persuading
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 minB1
“I don't want to die at James Franco's house.”

The Survivors Argue About Staying · This Is the End 2013 · Ch. 7/27

  • Arguments
  • Comforting a friend
  • Suggesting
4 minB2
“All animals are affected badly by stress, not just humans.”

A Fight Breaks Out in the Hallway · Come from Away 2021 · Ch. 16/22

  • Arguments
  • Accusations
  • Confronting