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2 minB1
“I've not slept with the sound of the sea since I left Ireland.”

The First Night at Windward House · The Uninvited 1944 · Ch. 8/28

  • Small talk
  • Goodbyes & funerals
  • Explaining
2 minB1
“Hi. I can't seem to leave a wink for someone.”

Walter Calls eHarmony for Help · The Secret Life of Walter Mitty 2013 · Ch. 1/16

  • Phone calls
  • Asking for help
  • Asking
2 minB1
“That being there for a child is the most noble thing a toy can do.”

Gabby Gabby Begs Woody · Toy Story 4 2019 · Ch. 18/22

  • Negotiation
  • Persuading
  • Asking
2 minB2
“It'll make the whole seduction part less repugnant.”

Joel and Clementine Meet · Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind 2004 · Ch. 3/20

  • First dates
  • Small talk
  • Inviting
2 minB1
“I'm hoping you're one of those people who laughs when English people say awkward things.”

Waiting on the Plane for News · Come from Away 2021 · Ch. 6/22

  • Travel & hotels
  • Small talk
  • Explaining
3 minB1
“This rock has been waiting for me my entire life.”

This Rock Waited for Aron · 127 Hours 2010 · Ch. 5/5

  • Monologues
  • Confessing
  • Apologizing
5 minB2
“This is your life, and it's ending one minute at a time.”

Jack Meets Marla at Support Group · Fight Club 1999 · Ch. 4/19

  • Goodbyes & funerals
  • Travel & hotels
  • Bargaining
5 minB2
“During the Clough glory years, we were at the centre of the footballing universe.”

Ken Visits Tom and Gerri · Another Year 2010 · Ch. 9/25

  • Family dinners
  • Small talk
  • Complaining
2 minA2
“If you look at me one time, I'll throw you out of the room.”

Layla Joins Billy in the Bathroom · Buffalo '66 1998 · Ch. 15/15

  • Couple fights
  • Teasing
  • Asking
5 minB2
“A bunch of kids who didn't give a hoot just so long as they had a yuk to share.”

Joe Meets Betty at Artie's Party · Sunset Boulevard 1950 · Ch. 10/19

  • Parties
  • Small talk
  • Asking
2 minB2
“I can't even take over my own life for six weeks.”

Rupert Rehearses Taking Over the Show · The King of Comedy 1982 · Ch. 3/21

  • Negotiation
  • Asking for help
  • Persuading
5 minC1
“I think being shy basically means being self-absorbed...”

Wallace on Being Shy and Egotistical · The End of the Tour 2015 · Ch. 11/17

  • Storytelling
  • Travel & hotels
  • Explaining