2 minB1“You hit a guy with glasses. That's... Well played.”King Candy Visits Ralph · Wreck-It Ralph 2012 · Ch. 15/19
- Negotiation
- Arguments
- Persuading
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Movie English about power
418 real scenes from 94 films. Watch a full scene, then take the phrases people actually use for power.
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3 minB2“When somebody takes a shit on you, you don't reschedule.”Hanssen Dumps His Tail · Breach 2007 · Ch. 16/20
- Talking to the boss
- Investigation
- Explaining
3 minB1“What difference does it make?”Humbert Forbids Lolita to Date · Lolita 1962 · Ch. 22/30
- Parents & kids
- Arguments
- Confronting
4 minB1“Don't try to pull that shit on me! You know, it ain't true.”Bradley Shows His True Face · An American Crime 2007 · Ch. 6/16
- Breakups
- Accusations
- Saying no
3 minB2“Not when millions of people are out of work.”Matuschek Turns on Kralik · The Shop Around the Corner 1940 · Ch. 7/19
- Talking to the boss
- Criticism & layoffs
- Complaining
3 minB2“All right, listen up. We need to open our eyes.”Derek's Garage Rally Speech · American History X 1998 · Ch. 6/17
- Speeches
- Persuasion
- Persuading
4 minB2“Even with the politics taken out,it would still remain a vulgar farce.”Mozart Argues Opera With the Court · Amadeus 1984 · Ch. 17/25
- Arguments
- Persuasion
- Complaining
4 minC1“They doubt our ancestry, but they don't say the story isn't accurate.”The Non-Denial Denial · All the President's Men 1976 · Ch. 14/18
- Investigation
- Office chat
- Explaining
3 minB2“Shoot-down authority comes from the President and the President only.”Officers Demand Shoot-Down Authority · United 93 2006 · Ch. 11/17
- Phone calls
- Meetings
- Asking
5 minC1“That's life. You can't make an omelet without breakin' an egg.”Mulligan Grills Spats at the Convention · Some Like It Hot 1959 · Ch. 16/19
- Interrogations
- Threats
- Confronting
3 minB2“So, I think maybe it is time that we talked about your value in this workplace.”Frank Demotes Jenny and Sweet-Talks Her · Bad Education 2019 · Ch. 13/18
- Talking to the boss
- Criticism & layoffs
- Threatening
2 minB1“A call saying you're being held up.”Fake Cops Take Over the Depot · The Town 2010 · Ch. 19/20
- Crime scenes
- Threats
- Threatening
4 minA2“Never apologize, Moe. It's a sign of weakness.”Buddy Sweet-Talks Shelley Winters · Swimming with Sharks 1994 · Ch. 1/16
- Parties
- Storytelling
- Explaining
3 minB2“No, sir. It was our wire.”Arnaud Testifies at His Court-Martial · Paths of Glory 1957 · Ch. 10/17
- Courtroom
- Interrogations
- Confronting
5 minB1“I can make him do anything I please.”Frank Crashes Ben's Place · Blue Velvet 1986 · Ch. 6/9
- Parties
- Threats
- Threatening
4 minC1“Who am I? I am the pro from Dover, and this is my favorite caddy.”Hawkeye and Trapper Storm the Hospital · M*A*S*H 1970 · Ch. 15/22
- Talking to the boss
- Persuasion
- Persuading
3 minB2“You're not a part of Facebook.”Mark Dismantles Eduardo at Facebook · The Social Network 2010 · Ch. 23/23
- Arguments
- Accusations
- Confronting
2 minB2“In spite of your victories, you can't shut out every decent impulse and survive.”Ramsey Warns Kirby · You Can't Take It with You 1938 · Ch. 24/27
- Talking to the boss
- Threats
- Warning
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
3 minB2“I'm still crazy about you, Fran.”Fran Turns Sheldrake Down at the Booth · The Apartment 1960 · Ch. 4/15
- Breakups
- Getting back together
- Saying no
3 minB2“So why don't you save us a lot of time and you a lot of trouble”H Interrogates Jerome for a Name · Wrath of Man 2021 · Ch. 8/13
- Interrogations
- Threats
- Threatening
4 minB2“You are why the mystery has been drained from our art”Slowik Makes the Foodie Cook · The Menu 2022 · Ch. 13/13
- Speeches
- Criticism & layoffs
- Confronting
5 minB2“I know when my parents-in-law have been paid a compliment.”The Royal Butler Takes Over · Downton Abbey 2019 · Ch. 3/22
- Meetings
- Office chat
- Explaining
2 minC1“"J. Robert Oppenheimer is an agent of the Soviet Union.”Borden Reads the Accusation Letter · Oppenheimer 2023 · Ch. 25/28
- Courtroom
- Interrogations
- Confronting