Real English.One scene at a time.

“Every action is a positive action.”

Oblique Strategy Cards on the Street · Slacker 1990 · Ch. 18/22

• Small talk
• Storytelling
• Suggesting

“I was chosen for this task and I failed.”

The Man in the Box · Amazing Grace 2006 · Ch. 6/18

• Comforting a friend
• Confessing
• Comforting

“I'm still trying to pull the wool over Klink's eyes and trying to get into Hilda's pants.”

Bob Goes Too Far on Live TV · Auto Focus 2002 · Ch. 13/16

• Speeches
• Teasing
• Confessing

“I don't suppose you'd like to come in and have a slice, would you?”

Ralph Crashes the Anniversary Party · Wreck-It Ralph 2012 · Ch. 3/19

• Parties
• Arguments
• Saying no

“It's the loneliest sound, like a child lost and crying in the dark.”

Captain Gregg Tells Lucy to Move On · The Ghost and Mrs. Muir 1947 · Ch. 11/18

• Comforting a friend
• Suggesting
• Comforting

“Can you keep a secret?”

Lee Tells Jack Her Secret · Can You Ever Forgive Me? 2018 · Ch. 3/14

• Parties
• Confessing
• Bargaining

“Jazz is the last refuge of the untalented.”

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

• Parties
• Meetings
• Explaining

“Not black in my mind, though yellow in my legs.”

Malvolio Appears in Yellow Stockings · Twelfth Night 2012 · Ch. 17/25

• Teasing
• Arguments
• Confronting

“It's exactly two seconds before I honk your nose and pull your underwear over your head.”

Stanley Becomes the Mask · The Mask 1994 · Ch. 3/8

• Teasing
• Threats
• Threatening

“Everything good is above the surface.”

Luca Learns to Walk on Land · Luca 2021 · Ch. 2/9

• Small talk
• Asking for help
• Suggesting

“but I must tell you that he is utterly misinformed.”

Denying the Engagement Rumour · Persuasion 2007 · Ch. 7/7

• Parties
• Accusations
• Saying no

“Hands down, best fish taco I've ever had in my life.”

Peter and Sydney's First Man-Date · I Love You, Man 2009 · Ch. 7/19

• First dates
• Small talk
• Confessing