2 minB2“Spielberg: I saw my childhood through this family and those young, wonderful actors.”Spielberg Directs the E.T. Kids · Spielberg 2017 · Ch. 7/10
- Storytelling
- Explaining
- Persuading
Theme
Movie English about parenthood
64 real scenes from 40 films. Watch a full scene, then take the phrases people actually use for parenthood.
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6 minB1“I won't ever leave you again.”David Promises Billy He'll Never Leave · The Mist 2007 · Ch. 11/11
- Parents & kids
- Threats
- Promising
2 minB1“Well, beggars can't be choosers, can they?”Felix and Calhoun Adopt the Racers · Ralph Breaks the Internet 2018 · Ch. 5/21
- Family dinners
- Arguments
- Warning
5 minB2“In fact, I never worry, 'cause I always know you're worrying enough for both of us.”Shelby Tells M'Lynn She's Pregnant · Steel Magnolias 1989 · Ch. 9/16
- Parents & kids
- Arguments
- Confronting
3 minB2“The processing that used to happen here is now coming more from here.”Roz Confesses It Overrode Its Code · The Wild Robot 2024 · Ch. 7/15
- Interrogations
- Confessing
- Explaining
4 minB2“Guest of honour. Come however you wanna come.”Pat Wears a Jersey to Dinner · Silver Linings Playbook 2012 · Ch. 6/23
- Parties
- Family dinners
- Complimenting
6 minB2“"What joy it was to be alive, but to be young was very heaven."”Calls on the Road to Cartmel · The Trip 2011 · Ch. 5/20
- Phone calls
- Teasing
- Complaining
4 minB2“Pack your overnight bags and bring a sense of adventure.”Kate Sees Through the Bribe · The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two 2020 · Ch. 3/20
- Parents & kids
- Arguments
- Confronting
5 minB2“You can't have your cake and eat it too, all the time.”Mark Fears Losing His Kids · American Movie 1999 · Ch. 10/19
- Parents & kids
- Breakups
- Confessing
3 minB1“I got on a fishing vessel tracking Sean and ended up here in Iceland.”Walter Calls Cheryl From Iceland · The Secret Life of Walter Mitty 2013 · Ch. 11/16
- Phone calls
- Small talk
- Explaining
2 minB1“I can't even feel the joy of this victory.”Wilberforce Quits Laudanum · Amazing Grace 2006 · Ch. 17/18
- Comforting a friend
- Comforting
- Saying no
3 minB1“Lady, I've never delivered a cold pizza in my life.”Mookie Delivers Pizza to Tina · Do the Right Thing 1989 · Ch. 15/20
- Couple fights
- Arguments
- Saying no
3 minB1“How are you here? You’re like an idea.”Sasha and Her Mom Pick Up Barbie · Barbie 2023 · Ch. 15/26
- Parents & kids
- Arguments
- Complaining
5 minB2“I don't want him to see you the rest of your life.”Harry Begs Joan for a Visitation Day · Deconstructing Harry 1997 · Ch. 5/17
- Parents & kids
- Arguments
- Asking
5 minB2“It may have been two too many. Everyone has a breaking point.”Juror 5 Stands Up to a Bigot · 12 Angry Men 1957 · Ch. 4/17
- Courtroom
- Persuasion
- Confronting
5 minB1“Yes, you can. There's nothing wrong with you that a little self-control wouldn't fix.”Brad's Tics Drive His Family Crazy · Front of the Class 2008 · Ch. 2/17
- Parents & kids
- At the doctor
- Complaining
4 minB2“Well, we got this far on our brains. Farther than any human in history.”Escaping the Wave on Miller's Planet · Interstellar 2014 · Ch. 7/13
- Arguments
- Accusations
- Apologizing
3 minB1“There's nothing in the world I want more than to be with you.”CC Asks Victoria to Live With Her · Beaches 1988 · Ch. 30/30
- Parents & kids
- Goodbyes & funerals
- Explaining
4 minB1“But I was still gonna have to do the hardest thing I've ever done for this to end well.”Becca and Fitz Arrive at El Cap · The Dawn Wall 2017 · Ch. 23/24
- Storytelling
- Explaining
- Promising
2 minB1“And lastly, I forbid you to disturb Professor Humbert again.”Charlotte Sends Lolita to Camp · Lolita 1962 · Ch. 9/30
- Parents & kids
- Warning
- Explaining
3 minB1“Let's stay in. Do something we can all do together. As a family.”The Family Plays Candy Land · The Way Way Back 2013 · Ch. 13/18
- Parents & kids
- Complaining
- Confronting
3 minB1“I know what it's like to be sick, Sylvia.”Gertrude's Basement Confession · An American Crime 2007 · Ch. 13/16
- Monologues
- Parents & kids
- Explaining
3 minB1“...because it's my job to keep you from dying, okay?”Wink Prepares Hushpuppy for the Storm · Beasts of the Southern Wild 2012 · Ch. 2/4
- Parents & kids
- Arguments
- Persuading
3 minB2“Chad's a smart kid with the world ahead of him, and it's our job to give him the runway.”Frank Reassures an Angry Parent · Bad Education 2019 · Ch. 1/18
- Office chat
- Parents & kids
- Complaining