English from movies
Short animated videos that compare three ways to say one thing. You hear each line in a real film scene. Then the episode page explains the tone of each line, gives example dialogues and ends with a short quiz.
Every episode page is free to read and watch.
91 episodes
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How to say you're one step ahead: 8 English lines to use
Lines in this episode
- Part of the plan.
- I'll keep one step ahead of them.
- Right where I want you.
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Keep a low profile: 8 ways to say "stay unnoticed" in English
Lines in this episode
- Just let me fly under the radar.
- Keep a low profile.
- Keep your head down.
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At my wit's end: 8 ways to say you're out of ideas
Lines in this episode
- We draw a blank again.
- I've hit a brick wall here.
- I'm at my wit's end.
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Let sleeping dogs lie and 7 more ways to avoid old trouble
Lines in this episode
- Let's just leave well enough alone.
- Let's let sleeping dogs lie.
- Why open a can of worms?
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Face the music meaning: 8 ways to accept consequences in English
Lines in this episode
- Own up to it.
- We'll just face the music.
- It's time to pay the piper.
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How to say it's time to go: 9 English lines for leaving
Lines in this episode
- It's time to go.
- You pack your bags.
- This is the end of the line.
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Off the top of my head: 8 ways to give a quick guess in English
Lines in this episode
- Just off the top of my head.
- Off the cuff.
- It's just a ballpark figure.
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Bounce back meaning: 8 ways to say it in English, with movie lines
Lines in this episode
- Shake it off.
- Getting back on your feet.
- You can bounce back from this.
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9 ways to say "don't move" in English, with 3 lines from movies
Lines in this episode
- Just hold still.
- You stay put.
- Don't move a muscle.
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Read the room meaning: 8 ways to say "notice the mood"
Lines in this episode
- Know your audience.
- Read the room.
- Take a hint.
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Wild goose chase meaning: 8 ways to say you wasted your time
Lines in this episode
- That's a dead end.
- This is a wild goose chase.
- What a waste of time.
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Penny for your thoughts meaning: 8 ways to ask what someone thinks
Lines in this episode
- Penny for your thoughts.
- What is on your mind?
- Speak your mind.
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How to ask "What should I do?" more naturally: 8 lines from movies
Lines in this episode
- What do you suggest?
- What would you do?
- What's my next move?
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Don't rock the boat: 8 ways to say "don't cause trouble"
Lines in this episode
- Just keep the peace.
- Just don't make waves.
- Don't rock the boat.
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How to say "I have good news": 8 natural lines from movies
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- I've got good news.
- Wait until you hear this.
- You won't believe this.
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How to say "change the game" in English: 9 natural lines
Lines in this episode
- Flip the script.
- This will turn things around for us.
- Let's turn the tables on this guy.
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8 smarter ways to say "you're welcome" after a thank you
Lines in this episode
- Don't mention it.
- Glad I could help.
- My pleasure.
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How to say "sit down" politely: 9 natural lines to invite someone
Lines in this episode
- Just pull up a chair.
- Make yourself comfortable.
- Please have a seat.
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How to say "I'm jealous" in a friendly way: 9 lines from movies
Lines in this episode
- Living the dream.
- You've got it made.
- Must be nice for you.
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How to say you feel out of place in English: 8 natural lines
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- So out of place.
- Like fish out of water.
- You're out of your element.
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8 polite ways to say "What do you want?" in English
Lines in this episode
- What's on your mind?
- How can I help you?
- What can I do for you?
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How to find someone in a crowd: 9 useful English lines
Lines in this episode
- There you are.
- Where are you?
- Stay right there.
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How to change the subject politely: 10 lines from movies
Lines in this episode
- Speaking of which.
- Before I forget.
- Now on a different note.
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Two peas in a pod: 9 ways to say people are alike in English
Lines in this episode
- It's like two peas in a pod.
- Birds of a feather.
- Cut from the same cloth.
