Real English.One scene at a time.

“That's something you're going to find out about me-- I'm funny and I can take a joke.”

Lenny Meets Linda Ash · Mighty Aphrodite 1995 · Ch. 5/15

• Small talk
• Arguments
• Persuading

“But together, you get this great repartee, all the actors at the top of their game, and great chemistry.”

The Cast Revisits the Jellyfish · Friends: The Reunion 2021 · Ch. 7/25

• Storytelling
• Small talk
• Complimenting

“There's no certainty, only opportunity.”

Breakfast and a Debate With V · V for Vendetta 2006 · Ch. 7/25

• Small talk
• Arguments
• Apologizing

“I don't see why not, you know, since we're all doomed anyway.”

Melodie Meets Perry · Whatever Works 2009 · Ch. 7/16

• First dates
• Small talk
• Warning

“Let's get out of here before this thing blows.”

Mike Stalls on a Broken Boiler · Win Win 2011 · Ch. 2/19

• Office chat
• Small talk
• Complaining

“It was just dumb luck, really.”

Ted and Mary Talk at a Bar · There's Something About Mary 1998 · Ch. 21/24

• Small talk
• First dates
• Explaining

“I stand by my oath, loyalty to wishes three.”

Genie Explains the Three Wishes · Aladdin 2019 · Ch. 8/24

• Small talk
• Teasing
• Explaining

“- You're very like him, doctor. - In what way?”

Violet Talks About Her Dead Son · Suddenly, Last Summer 1959 · Ch. 4/27

• Persuasion
• Small talk
• Complimenting

“You know, communism, fascism, voodooism, everybody's got an "ism" these days.”

Poppins Meets the Sycamores · You Can't Take It with You 1938 · Ch. 4/27

• Small talk
• Parties
• Suggesting

“I shall seek my fortune there.”

Ken Tries to Bring Patriarchy Home · Barbie 2023 · Ch. 12/26

• Job interview
• Small talk
• Complaining

“See, I know your wife.”

Tom and Daisy Join Gatsby's Party · The Great Gatsby 2013 · Ch. 10/18

• Parties
• Small talk
• Complimenting

“I miss Richard more than I can bear.”

The Fuchs Spy Case Comes Up · Oppenheimer 2023 · Ch. 21/28

• Parties
• Small talk
• Explaining