Watch and learn English
Movie scenes, quick challenges and full lessons. Find a phrase and start watching.
The story of the word nice | English from movies
Close videoThe video plays from YouTube when you press play.
If the player does not load, open the video on YouTube.
Select a line to hear it again. Tap any word to see what it means. Underlined words are the key words of this video.
-
Hana It's . In old , .
-
Theo So my is ?
-
Tutor .
-
Green Street one.
-
Tutor and .
-
Like Crazy So .
-
Tutor .
-
The Usual Suspects to you.
-
Hana one, Theo. The , I .
-
Theo Phew. I'll the .
Choose an answer for each question, then check it.
-
Question 1
A colleague finds a quick fix for a problem. Which line is the most natural quick praise?
-
Question 2
You meet your friend's sister for the first time. What do you say?
-
Question 3
A neighbor brings you soup when you are sick. Which reply shows warm thanks?
-
Question 4
Your friend tries to get out of washing the dishes with a weak excuse. Which line fits?
-
Question 5
Which sentence is correct?
Quick answer
The story of the word "nice"
Today, "nice" means pleasant, kind, or good. Use "Nice one." to praise a good idea, "So nice." to thank someone who is kind, and "Nice to meet you." when you meet someone for the first time. Six more everyday lines follow, including "That's nice of you." and "Nice to see you." for people you already know.
Key words in this video
Tap any word to see what it means. Underlined words are the key words of this video.
Each line explained
-
Nice one. Tone: Casual praise
Say it quickly when someone has a good idea, makes a smart move, or does something well. It is friendly and informal, so don't use it in a formal email or with a senior manager you don't know well.
“Nice one.”
-
So nice. Tone: Warm and grateful
Say it when someone does something kind for you, or when you enjoy a pleasant moment. It shows real feeling, so it can sound strange if you use it for something small and routine.
“So nice.”
-
Nice to meet you. Tone: Polite first meeting
Use it the first time you meet someone, usually right after you hear their name. It works at work and in social life. Don't use it with someone you have met before.
“Nice to meet you.”
-
Nice to see you. Tone: Friendly greeting
Use it when you meet someone you already know. It is polite and warm. For a first meeting, use "Nice to meet you." instead.
-
That's nice of you. Tone: Grateful, polite
Say it when someone offers help or does something kind. It thanks the person for their kindness. It fits most situations, at work and with friends.
-
Have a nice day. Tone: Polite goodbye
Use it at the end of a short conversation, for example in a shop or with a neighbor. It is polite but a little routine, so with close friends you may want something warmer.
Common mistakes
-
Not quite
Nice to meet you again.Better Nice to see you again.
"Meet" is for the first time you meet someone. When you already know the person, use "see."
-
Not quite
It's very nice for you to help me.Better It's very nice of you to help me.
When you describe someone's kind action, use "nice of you." "Nice for you" means something is good for that person.
-
Not quite
Such nice!Better So nice!
Use "so" before an adjective alone. Use "such" before an adjective with a noun, as in "such a nice day."
Mira · AI tutor
Practice with your AI tutor
Ask about this page or practice its English in a private chat. Your tutor uses your selected level or the level information available in your account.
110 videos
-
00:47
Shorts
How smart people say hurry up | English from movies
-
00:52
Shorts
Bite the bullet meaning | English from movies
-
00:49
Shorts
How smart people say "I need a minute" | English from movies
-
00:48
Shorts
Boys vs girls: sharing a room | English from movies
-
00:48
Shorts
How smart people say "I don't have time" | English from movies
-
00:50
Shorts
Boys vs girls: give me a hand means help | English from movies
-
00:51
Shorts
How smart people say I don't believe you | English from movies
-
00:48
Shorts
Boys vs girls: since two hours or for two hours? | English from movies
-
00:51
Shorts
How to say I'm listening in English | English from movies
-
00:47
Shorts
How smart people say I am watching a stream | English from movies
-
00:51
Shorts
Boys vs girls: what does "I'm down" mean? | English from movies
-
00:49
Shorts
Boys vs girls: what does BRB mean? | English from movies
-
00:49
Shorts
How smart people say we lost after a game | English from movies
-
00:49
Shorts
Boys vs girls: I used to or I'm used to? | English from movies
-
01:07
Shorts
The story of the word nice | English from movies
-
00:51
Shorts
What's done is done meaning | English from movies
-
00:48
Shorts
How smart people say I support this team | English from movies
-
00:51
Shorts
Boys vs girls: what does NVM mean? | English from movies
