Real English.One scene at a time.

“I say there is no darkness but ignorance in which thou art more puzzled than the Egyptians in their fog.”

Feste Torments Malvolio in the Dark · Twelfth Night 2012 · Ch. 21/25

• Teasing
• Interrogations
• Confronting

“Man, you keep that game ball. You earned it.”

Kurt Warner Goes From Hy-Vee to MVP · American Underdog 2021 · Ch. 27/27

• Parties
• Small talk
• Complimenting

“I'm gonna take this negativity and use it as fuel.”

Pat's Silver Lining Speech · Silver Linings Playbook 2012 · Ch. 2/23

• Family dinners
• Parents & kids
• Confronting

“This is what my mother made me for.”

Enola and Tewkesbury Flee the School · Enola Holmes 2020 · Ch. 12/12

• Investigation
• Persuasion
• Persuading

“Come on, how sexy does authority look on me?”

Duncan Shows Up on His Day Off · The Way Way Back 2013 · Ch. 14/18

• Office chat
• Teasing
• Asking

“The Lakers are a flare-up, a fluke.”

Derek Tells His Prison Story · American History X 1998 · Ch. 14/17

• Small talk
• Storytelling
• Teasing

“Well, I got her number! How do you like them apples?”

Lambeau Tracks Down Will · Good Will Hunting 1997 · Ch. 3/21

• Courtroom
• Phone calls
• Explaining

“Talent is luck. The important thing in life is courage.”

The Drowning Question at Dinner · Manhattan 1979 · Ch. 1/23

• Parties
• Arguments
• Explaining

“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

“This has been our home for nine days now.”

Tommy's Father Toughens Him Up · The Dawn Wall 2017 · Ch. 1/24

• Parents & kids
• Storytelling
• Explaining

“He jumped into her arms and said, "Will you marry me? Yes or no?"”

Mozart Meets the Emperor · Amadeus 1984 · Ch. 5/25

• Meetings
• Negotiation
• Explaining

“Well, folks, this little family reunion's been sweet, but it's time for me to leave.”

Belsnickel Steals the Star · The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two 2020 · Ch. 9/20

• Threats
• Arguments
• Threatening