Real English.One scene at a time.

“Everything starts and ends at Tim Hortons.”

Gander Learns of the Emergency · Come from Away 2021 · Ch. 1/22

• Small talk
• Phone calls
• Warning

“Actually, it's not okay, but the more I think about it not being okay,”

The Best Man's Wedding Checklist · Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Vows We Have Made 2021 · Ch. 2/18

• Comforting a friend
• Small talk
• Comforting

“No, we need to make this so airtight that the average cop will entirely dismiss you as a suspect.”

Harlan Coaches Marta's Alibi · Knives Out 2019 · Ch. 7/14

• At the doctor
• Asking for help
• Persuading

“Time is a precious thing. Never waste it.”

Inside Wonka's Inventing Room · Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 1971 · Ch. 12/18

• Small talk
• Parties
• Explaining

“Then again, I was getting the impression I was all that was left.”

Stevo's Pea-Sized Heart · SLC Punk 1998 · Ch. 14/10

• Comforting a friend
• Teasing
• Comforting

“Well, will I ever see you again?”

Aron Jumps with Kristi and Megan · 127 Hours 2010 · Ch. 2/5

• First dates
• Small talk
• Inviting

“Isn't it time to chuck in the towel?”

Debating Whether to Sell Downton Abbey · Downton Abbey 2019 · Ch. 18/22

• Goodbyes & funerals
• Comforting a friend
• Persuading

“Losing all hope was freedom.”

Narrator Cries at Support Groups · Fight Club 1999 · Ch. 2/19

• Comforting a friend
• Storytelling
• Confessing

“I don't know much but bits and pieces. I hear things.”

Sandy Tells Jeffrey About the Singer · Blue Velvet 1986 · Ch. 1/9

• Investigation
• Small talk
• Explaining

“Howard must be making out like a bandit with those Chevys.”

Jenny Asks Pam for a Loan · Bad Education 2019 · Ch. 6/18

• Parties
• Asking for help
• Asking

“He is a dark horse, our son.”

Tom and Gerri Discuss Joe's Girlfriend · Another Year 2010 · Ch. 18/25

• Parties
• Small talk
• Complaining

“Get the ship a bad name. Get you a bad name too.”

Passengers Bet on Titanic's Speed · A Night to Remember 1958 · Ch. 5/14

• Parties
• Office chat
• Warning