Real English.One scene at a time.

“Please don't tell anyone. I need this.”

A Dog Disguised as a Cat · Puss in Boots: The Last Wish 2022 · Ch. 6/22

• Asking for help
• Interrogations
• Confessing

“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

“If there's anybody they're gonna listen to, it's you.”

Sweeney Asks Derek for Help · American History X 1998 · Ch. 17/17

• Asking for help
• Persuading
• Saying no

“I'm really sorry, sir, but these are the rules.”

Turned Away at Dove Cottage · The Trip 2011 · Ch. 10/20

• Arguments
• Asking for help
• Complaining

“You don't know you have to sing Happy Birthday twice to get the germs off?”

Boris Takes Melodie In · Whatever Works 2009 · Ch. 3/16

• Asking for help
• Small talk
• Asking

“You need a little change of pace.”

Stanley Hands Over the Tickets · The Mask 1994 · Ch. 1/8

• First dates
• Asking for help
• Complimenting

“Now, that is a cruel twist of fate.”

Mario Meets Toad in Mushroom Kingdom · The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2023 · Ch. 5/14

• Small talk
• Asking for help
• Explaining

“You are a sight for sore eyes.”

Dom and Yas Scam Jules's Mums · Rye Lane 2023 · Ch. 12/16

• Asking for help
• Small talk
• Inviting

“It's tragic. You'd better get a man with younger arteries.”

Vole Tries to Hire Sir Wilfrid · Witness for the Prosecution 1957 · Ch. 3/27

• Asking for help
• Investigation
• Asking

“Then I grew up. And grew foolish.”

Wilberforce Visits John Newton · Amazing Grace 2006 · Ch. 5/18

• Asking for help
• Speeches
• Persuading

“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

“If the government searched my house, you would be the least of my problems.”

Evey Hides Out at Gordon's · V for Vendetta 2006 · Ch. 13/25

• Asking for help
• Confessing
• Explaining