Real English.One scene at a time.

“As far as he's concerned, you're his mother now.”

Roz Becomes an Accidental Mother · The Wild Robot 2024 · Ch. 2/15

• Parents & kids
• Asking for help
• Explaining

“You have to be convinced that this is the right treatment and then get on and do it.”

Andy and Vashti Get a Second Opinion · Be Here Now 2015 · Ch. 4/27

• At the doctor
• Comforting a friend
• Explaining

“The trick is to not take it personal…”

Kate Becomes a Meme · Don't Look Up 2021 · Ch. 10/25

• Meetings
• Explaining
• Complaining

“This is not a nice position you put me in. I resent this very much.”

Howard Riggs the Opal Auction · Uncut Gems 2019 · Ch. 9/14

• Asking for help
• Negotiation
• Persuading

“One day, Brian, when you have children you'll understand that to leave them is to leave yourself.”

Arielle's Farewell Letter · 5 to 7 2014 · Ch. 10/10

• Breakups
• Goodbyes & funerals
• Confessing

“Is Tyler my bad dream, or am I Tyler's?”

The Narrator Chases Tyler · Fight Club 1999 · Ch. 16/19

• Travel & hotels
• Investigation
• Complaining

“And if you still can t see that then shame on you both”

Enola Confronts Her Brothers · Enola Holmes 2020 · Ch. 1/12

• Arguments
• Siblings
• Confronting

“Oh, hearts are money, honey.”

Yesss Explains Hearts Are Money · Ralph Breaks the Internet 2018 · Ch. 13/21

• Office chat
• Meetings
• Explaining

“I have a strict policy that nobody cries alone in my presence.”

Shelby Cuts Her Hair Short · Steel Magnolias 1989 · Ch. 11/16

• Small talk
• Comforting a friend
• Comforting

“As long as you're talking, you're not listening.”

Adonis Blows Up at the Gym · Creed 2015 · Ch. 5/10

• Arguments
• Complaining
• Explaining

“Sal's Famous Pizzeria is here to stay.”

Pino Wants to Sell the Pizzeria · Do the Right Thing 1989 · Ch. 11/20

• Parents & kids
• Arguments
• Suggesting

“No. I've just walked up from the road. I'm dying for a drink.”

Adela Vanishes at the Marabar Caves · A Passage to India 1984 · Ch. 8/19

• Investigation
• Accusations
• Confronting