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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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5 minC1
“I would like you to find a good book and read it until we leave.”

Downton Races to Prepare in the Rain · Downton Abbey 2019 · Ch. 8/22

  • Arguments
  • Asking for help
  • Complaining
3 minB1
“Listen, love, you're overwrought and no wonder in the condition you're in.”

Myra Hears Something Downstairs · Deathtrap 1982 · Ch. 16/30

  • Marriage trouble
  • Arguments
  • Persuading
2 minB2
“You need a little bit of life in you.”

A Constable Voids the Club's Licence · Night and the City 1950 · Ch. 19/19

  • Police questioning
  • Confronting
  • Warning
5 minB2
“Nobody knows if a stock is gonna go up, down, sideways, or in fucking circles.”

Jordan's First Lunch with Mark Hanna · The Wolf of Wall Street 2013 · Ch. 2/30

  • Office chat
  • Talking to the boss
  • Persuading
4 minB2
“Let me tell you something. Nobody goes to jail unless they want to.”

Karen Meets the Mob Wives · GoodFellas 1990 · Ch. 11/28

  • Parties
  • Family dinners
  • Complaining
5 minB2
“You want to go to jail or you want to go home?”

Alonzo Extracts a Name · Training Day 2001 · Ch. 9/23

  • Interrogations
  • Threats
  • Threatening
3 minB2
“Voices that say, "If you don't kiss her soon, you're a chump."”

Tony Flirts on the Office Phone · You Can't Take It with You 1938 · Ch. 5/27

  • Phone calls
  • Office chat
  • Teasing
5 minB2
“There is no such thing as bad publicity, sweetheart.”

Forbes Profiles Jordan Belfort · The Wolf of Wall Street 2013 · Ch. 8/30

  • Job interview
  • Office chat
  • Complaining
3 minB1
“The only way they could make real extra money was to go out and cut corners.”

Karen Says Crime Felt Normal · GoodFellas 1990 · Ch. 12/28

  • Storytelling
  • Police questioning
  • Explaining
2 minB2
“They said you got to render unto Caesar.”

Alonzo Shakes Down Roger · Training Day 2001 · Ch. 13/23

  • Threats
  • Accusations
  • Threatening
2 minB2
“I've decided that it's your family that isn't good enough.”

Alice Tells Off the Kirbys · You Can't Take It with You 1938 · Ch. 22/27

  • Courtroom
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
5 minB2
“He is back in the ocean. Happy hunting.”

Jordan's Deposition: I Do Not Recall · The Wolf of Wall Street 2013 · Ch. 25/30

  • Interrogations
  • Investigation
  • Saying no
4 minB2
“That's how it happens. That's how fast it takes for a guy to get whacked.”

Jimmy Decides to Whack Morrie · GoodFellas 1990 · Ch. 23/28

  • Arguments
  • Accusations
  • Threatening
3 minB1
“I feel like it's the first day of football tryouts. I mean, I wish it was tomorrow already.”

Jake's First Day on the Job · Training Day 2001 · Ch. 1/23

  • Comforting a friend
  • Talking to the boss
  • Warning
5 minB2
“We are here to make money. Everybody on point.”

New Issue Day at Stratton Oakmont · The Wolf of Wall Street 2013 · Ch. 13/30

  • Criticism & layoffs
  • Office chat
  • Threatening
3 minB2
“All they got from Paulie was protection from other guys looking to rip them off.”

Paulie's Protection Racket · GoodFellas 1990 · Ch. 3/28

  • Storytelling
  • Crime scenes
  • Explaining
5 minB2
“That's not how you treat people.”

Fight Over a Briefcase of Cash · The Wolf of Wall Street 2013 · Ch. 21/30

  • Arguments
  • Threats
  • Threatening
2 minB1
“being a gangster was better than being president of the United States.”

Henry Wants to Be a Gangster · GoodFellas 1990 · Ch. 1/28

  • Storytelling
  • Explaining
  • Confessing
4 minC1
“All you have to do is ask.”

Jordan Pitches the FBI Agent · The Wolf of Wall Street 2013 · Ch. 17/30

  • Negotiation
  • Interrogations
  • Persuading
2 minB2
“I got to go on the lam in order to get away from this guy.”

Morrie Asks Paulie for Help · GoodFellas 1990 · Ch. 7/28

  • Asking for help
  • Negotiation
  • Persuading