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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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3 minB2
“You can't advance here unless you're part of it.”

Hanssen Explains Why He Stayed · Breach 2007 · Ch. 4/20

  • Office chat
  • Talking to the boss
  • Explaining
5 minB2
“I sat in the dark so as to save you the expense of the electricity. Ha-ha-ha.”

The School Psychologist Visits Humbert · Lolita 1962 · Ch. 23/30

  • Interrogations
  • At the doctor
  • Asking
3 minA2
“Sylvia... had to go to juvenile.”

Gertrude Says Sylvia Went to Juvenile · An American Crime 2007 · Ch. 11/16

  • Parents & kids
  • Siblings
  • Explaining
3 minB2
“Ever been in one of these old Hollywood palazzos?”

Joe Shows Betty Norma's Mansion · Sunset Boulevard 1950 · Ch. 18/19

  • Breakups
  • Arguments
  • Explaining
3 minB2
“And let me tell you, it doesn't hurt to be too early.”

Morning Gossip at Matuschek's · The Shop Around the Corner 1940 · Ch. 1/19

  • Office chat
  • Small talk
  • Teasing
4 minB2
“But that's every cent I have in the world.”

Robert Learns What the Letter Cost · The Letter 1940 · Ch. 13/15

  • Marriage trouble
  • Accusations
  • Warning
3 minB2
“I'm not in the mood. I got homework.”

Danny Recites What He Hates · American History X 1998 · Ch. 5/17

  • Interrogations
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
2 minB2
“This system will demonstrate what lies in store.”

The Demo Fails Spectacularly · Auto Focus 2002 · Ch. 7/16

  • Criticism & layoffs
  • Meetings
  • Confronting
2 minB2
“...and then made me mute. Why?”

Salieri Teases Cavalieri About Mozart · Amadeus 1984 · Ch. 6/25

  • Monologues
  • Small talk
  • Complaining
4 minB1
“I'm interested in what you know.”

Woodward Traces the White House Call · All the President's Men 1976 · Ch. 2/18

  • Investigation
  • Phone calls
  • Confronting
3 minB1
“So you don't go and see a chef's restaurant without a look at the menu.”

A Celebrity Chef Visits the Restaurant · Boiling Point 2021 · Ch. 7/13

  • Office chat
  • Ordering food
  • Complimenting
5 minB2
“The saxophone runs off with a Bible salesman, and the bass fiddle gets herself pregnant.”

Joe and Jerry Decide to Be Girls · Some Like It Hot 1959 · Ch. 2/19

  • Job interview
  • Negotiation
  • Persuading
3 minB2
“And in light of that, they're opting not to press charges or involve the police.”

The Board's Quiet Settlement With Pam · Bad Education 2019 · Ch. 10/18

  • Meetings
  • Criticism & layoffs
  • Confronting
5 minB2
“So he throws his arms around them, rubs their back, grabs their ass.”

Frawley Pressures Krista at the Bar · The Town 2010 · Ch. 17/20

  • Interrogations
  • Small talk
  • Threatening
4 minB2
“Our gain is their loss.”

Guy's First Day as Buddy's Assistant · Swimming with Sharks 1994 · Ch. 3/16

  • Talking to the boss
  • Phone calls
  • Warning
3 minB2
“I'm not a bull, General. I don't need a flag waved in front of me to get me to charge.”

Mireau Orders Dax to Take the Anthill · Paths of Glory 1957 · Ch. 3/17

  • Talking to the boss
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
3 minB2
“I don't want to hear another word about the ham bone, Pigeon.”

Mrs. Jennings Presents Robert Ferrars · Sense and Sensibility 1995 · Ch. 17/27

  • Parties
  • Small talk
  • Teasing
3 minB2
“It was the most uplifting program I have ever heard.”

Hawkeye Grills Frank About Hot Lips · M*A*S*H 1970 · Ch. 9/22

  • Teasing
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
5 minB2
“Easy enough, except I need an idea.”

Mark Builds Facemash · The Social Network 2010 · Ch. 2/23

  • Breakups
  • Explaining
  • Persuading
5 minB2
“All I have is just an office with my name on the door.”

The IRS Visits Grandpa · You Can't Take It with You 1938 · Ch. 8/27

  • Interrogations
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
5 minB2
“Now how many here knew this thing was a railroad job against Mr. Oliver?”

Cody Pulls Dynamite in Court · Interstate 60 2002 · Ch. 20/22

  • Courtroom
  • Threats
  • Threatening
5 minB2
“Baxter, an insurance company is founded on public trust.”

Sheldrake Grills Baxter About the Key · The Apartment 1960 · Ch. 2/15

  • Talking to the boss
  • Office chat
  • Confronting
4 minB1
“No other factory in the world mixes its chocolate by waterfall.”

Augustus Falls in the Chocolate River · Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 1971 · Ch. 10/18

  • Parties
  • Arguments
  • Warning
2 minB1
“The world just needs more time to see it.”

Jim Foster Recruits Kurt Warner · American Underdog 2021 · Ch. 10/27

  • Job interview
  • Persuasion
  • Persuading