Real English.One scene at a time.

“It's out of the question, George. Absolutely out of the question.”

Broulard Pitches the Anthill Offensive · Paths of Glory 1957 · Ch. 1/17

• Negotiation
• Suggesting
• Persuading

“Tell me about it and then tell me why you're telling me about it.”

The Scientists Brief President Orlean · Don't Look Up 2021 · Ch. 4/25

• Meetings
• Talking to the boss
• Explaining

“they're to the manor born.”

Jordan Tries to Bribe Agent Denham · The Wolf of Wall Street 2013 · Ch. 18/30

• Investigation
• Interrogations
• Bargaining

“Not at the snobby court. You could do anything you like.”

Mozart Begs the Baron for Money · Amadeus 1984 · Ch. 21/25

• Asking for help
• Negotiation
• Asking

“Sir, ever since the dark days before Pearl Harbor, I've been proud to wear this uniform.”

Hawkeye Recruits a Football Ringer · M*A*S*H 1970 · Ch. 18/22

• Negotiation
• Office chat
• Persuading

“To work for my husband, you must start off on the right foot.”

Harry Gets the Club Rules · Night and the City 1950 · Ch. 3/19

• Office chat
• Small talk
• Teasing

“Somewhere, there is a Kenneth H. Dahlberg.”

Woodward Finds the Dahlberg Check · All the President's Men 1976 · Ch. 6/18

• Investigation
• Phone calls
• Asking

“I must go where my king needs me.”

Downton Staff Serve the Royal Dinner · Downton Abbey 2019 · Ch. 15/22

• Family dinners
• Parties
• Confessing

“But we lived alone. We owned the joint.”

Henry Does Easy Time in Prison · GoodFellas 1990 · Ch. 18/28

• Courtroom
• Storytelling
• Explaining

“You're lucky I have more pressing business.”

Alonzo Interrogates a Suspect · Training Day 2001 · Ch. 7/23

• Interrogations
• Threats
• Threatening

“I wouldn't cover the burning of Rome for you.”

Hildy Tears Up Her Story · His Girl Friday 1940 · Ch. 9/18

• Office chat
• Phone calls
• Complaining

“I just think it's really important to remember who you're talking to, Dave.”

Mickey and Matthew's Dinner Standoff · The Gentlemen 2020 · Ch. 2/15

• Negotiation
• Threats
• Threatening