Real English.One scene at a time.

“This is my fucking way. This is how I win.”

Howard Bets Everything on KG · Uncut Gems 2019 · Ch. 12/14

• Arguments
• Persuasion
• Persuading

“Let's do it together, because I need to as well.”

Andy Fights to Hold the Line · Boiling Point 2021 · Ch. 6/13

• Arguments
• Comforting a friend
• Complimenting

“Unless it's a coincidence, I think this is us.”

Mark Crashes Harvard's Network · The Social Network 2010 · Ch. 3/23

• Investigation
• Phone calls
• Explaining

“You're in a jungle somewhere, beating yourself to death with some magical finish line.”

Michael Hustles for a Comeback · Arthur the King 2024 · Ch. 2/19

• Family dinners
• Negotiation
• Persuading

“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

“There could be a very serious conflict here between your lifestyle and your career.”

Lenny Warns Bob About a Scandal · Auto Focus 2002 · Ch. 12/16

• Office chat
• Accusations
• Warning

“Jazz is the last refuge of the untalented.”

Tony Wilson Opens the Hacienda · 24 Hour Party People 2002 · Ch. 4/10

• Parties
• Meetings
• Explaining

“The world just needs more time to see it.”

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

• Job interview
• Persuasion
• Persuading

“I thought we might take a trip, a little getaway.”

Dagny and Rearden's Wisconsin Trip · Atlas Shrugged: Part I 2011 · Ch. 15/16

• Travel & hotels
• Investigation
• Explaining

“The Dawn Wall has more hard pitches than every other route on El Cap combined.”

Years of Grinding on the Wall · The Dawn Wall 2017 · Ch. 13/24

• Storytelling
• Speeches
• Explaining

“You're gonna be a millionaire.”

Black Monday Crushes Jordan's Career · The Wolf of Wall Street 2013 · Ch. 3/30

• Criticism & layoffs
• Warning
• Promising

“I know. Harry's an artist without an art.”

Mary Borrows Money From Adam · Night and the City 1950 · Ch. 2/19

• Asking for help
• Small talk
• Asking