2 minB1“You wouldn't know the plain truth if it jumped up and bit you in the butt.”Presidents Trade a Watch for a Ride · My Fellow Americans 1996 · Ch. 7/13
- Asking for help
- Arguments
- Bargaining
Theme
Movie English about power & money
908 real scenes from 131 films. Watch a full scene, then take the phrases people actually use for power & money.
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4 minC1“This is it, Walter. I'm shaking like a leaf.”Keyes Offers Neff the Claims Job · Double Indemnity 1944 · Ch. 12/21
- Office chat
- Phone calls
- Persuading
2 minB2“What you don't see is generally scarier than what you do see, and the script was filled with "shark."”Spielberg Hides the Shark · Spielberg 2017 · Ch. 1/10
- Storytelling
- Explaining
- Complimenting
2 minB2“My boy is no concern of yours.”Carmody Blocks the Pharmacy Run · The Mist 2007 · Ch. 8/11
- Arguments
- Threats
- Threatening
2 minB2“Oh, yeah. They're gonna get boosted off this rock before it melts.”Conspiracy Guy Warns a Stranger · Slacker 1990 · Ch. 4/22
- Storytelling
- Small talk
- Explaining
4 minB1“I mean, this is an incredibly selfish, self-involved, spoiled -- in the wrong hands, you don't like Rachel.”Casting the Rest of the Cast · Friends: The Reunion 2021 · Ch. 10/25
- Job interview
- Storytelling
- Explaining
2 minB2“It's the difference between a babysitter and a parent.”Mike Wants to Be Leo's Guardian · Win Win 2011 · Ch. 3/19
- Office chat
- Explaining
- Suggesting
4 minB2“You are not a beautiful or unique snowflake.”Tyler's Space Monkey Speech · Fight Club 1999 · Ch. 13/19
- Speeches
- Parties
- Persuading
3 minB1“But if you are tempted, make sure you do your homework.”Lee Learns About Fake Signatures · Can You Ever Forgive Me? 2018 · Ch. 5/14
- Shopping
- Small talk
- Bargaining
4 minB2“If Maria Gambrelli is not a murderer, and I say she is not, you are sending an innocent girl to the guillotine.”Dreyfus Banishes Clouseau to Martinique · A Shot in the Dark 1964 · Ch. 9/12
- Criticism & layoffs
- Investigation
- Threatening
4 minB2“I hate talking fairy tale animals!”The Fight in Jack Horner's Lair · Puss in Boots: The Last Wish 2022 · Ch. 8/22
- Arguments
- Threats
- Threatening
2 minC1“Not unlike a well-groomed jungle and, frankly, a little terrifying.”Mrs. Venable Shows the Garden · Suddenly, Last Summer 1959 · Ch. 3/27
- Small talk
- Negotiation
- Explaining
2 minB2“And if you're content, I'll do the rest.”Molesley Pitches His Own Ending · Downton Abbey: A New Era 2022 · Ch. 8/18
- Storytelling
- Talking to the boss
- Suggesting
5 minB1“Oh, hearts are money, honey.”Yesss Explains Hearts Are Money · Ralph Breaks the Internet 2018 · Ch. 13/21
- Office chat
- Meetings
- Explaining
4 minB1“But don't worry, despite my cheery demeanor, I am unfeeling, inflexible and morally neutral.”Vontra Comes to Collect Roz · The Wild Robot 2024 · Ch. 12/15
- Threats
- Explaining
- Warning
3 minB2“You're twisting the knife now. You get off on it!”Pat Sr. Bets Double or Nothing · Silver Linings Playbook 2012 · Ch. 22/23
- Family dinners
- Arguments
- Bargaining
5 minB2“Drug dealers are like any other businessmen.”Martin Hannett's Funeral · 24 Hour Party People 2002 · Ch. 7/10
- Goodbyes & funerals
- Explaining
- Confessing
5 minB2“I want you out of here. I want you out of here now. Is that plain enough?”Jerry Throws Rupert Out · The King of Comedy 1982 · Ch. 12/21
- Arguments
- Accusations
- Saying no
3 minB2“- What makes you think I've got a mess? - Everyone has a mess.”Dom and Yas Meet in Peckham · Rye Lane 2023 · Ch. 3/16
- First dates
- Small talk
- Asking
5 minB2“Thirty-one pound is gone. I am penniless.”Parris Reports Abigail Has Vanished · The Crucible 2014 · Ch. 25/29
- Courtroom
- Interrogations
- Confronting
3 minB2“Greed does funny things to people, Tewkesbury.”Tewkesbury Finds Enola's Hideout · Enola Holmes 2020 · Ch. 8/12
- Arguments
- Comforting a friend
- Warning
2 minB2“Hey, word's all over town that you made Kristo turn tail.”Harry Buys The Strangler · Night and the City 1950 · Ch. 14/19
- Negotiation
- Small talk
- Bargaining
3 minC1“There is no measure in the occasion that breeds, therefore the sadness is without limit.”Don John Plots Against Claudio · Much Ado About Nothing 1993 · Ch. 5/24
- Persuasion
- Monologues
- Complaining
5 minB2“Hello, hello, there's method in my madness.”Steve and Rob at Greta Hall · The Trip 2011 · Ch. 8/20
- Travel & hotels
- Teasing
- Explaining