
Pump Fiction
Pulp Fiction weaves together several Los Angeles crime stories, including two philosophising hitmen, a boxer on the run, and a mobster's wife, all told out of chronological order. For English learners, this one is a step up: the dialogue is fast, slang-heavy, and full of casual American speech, so it's best suited to advanced listeners who want to train their ear on how people actually talk, argue, and joke rather than textbook English.
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Challenges in this collection
Forget it
A phrase used to indicate that something is no longer worth considering.
3 clips
I'm through doing that shit
I have decided to stop engaging in that unpleasant action.
1 clip
You always say that
You frequently repeat this statement.
1 clip
The same thing every time
An expression meaning doing something identically on each occasion.
1 clip
I'm always right too
A phrase indicating one's belief in being correct, often used in debate or discussion.
1 clip
You know what that is
A phrase confirming understanding about something already mentioned.
1 clip
What's this about
A question asking for clarification or explanation about a situation or topic.
1 clip
I remember when
A phrase indicating a recollection of a specific past event.
3 clips
You know this
A phrase indicating shared knowledge or understanding.
5 clips
What you sound like
The acoustic characteristics of someone's voice.
1 clip
You sound like a duck
A humorous expression comparing someone's sound to that of a duck.
1 clip
Sensible
B1able to make good judgements based on reason and experience rather than emotion; practical
Go
A1to move or travel from one place to another
9 clips
Take heart
To feel encouraged or to be hopeful during difficult times.
1 clip
I'm never gonna do it again
A phrase indicating a firm decision to not repeat a specific action.
1 clip
I got you again
A playful expression used when surprising or tricking someone repeatedly.
1 clip
I got all tonight to quack
To make a sound like a duck, often in a playful or humorous context.
1 clip
Correct
A1accurate or true, without any mistakes
3 clips
Can i get anyone more coffee
A request for additional coffee for anyone present.
1 clip
I get it now
To indicate that one understands something now.
1 clip
Thank you you're welcome
Expressions of gratitude and acknowledgment in conversation.
1 clip
The way it is now
A phrase expressing acceptance of the current state of affairs.
1 clip
Banking
The industry or system of managing money and financial services.
3 clips
Risk
B1the possibility of something bad happening at some time in the future; a situation that could be dangerous or have a bad result
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Takin' more of a risk
Choosing to engage in a situation with a higher chance of loss or failure.
1 clip
Banks are easier
Banks, as financial institutions, provide services that are relatively easy to use.
1 clip
Why are you doing this
A question that asks for the reason behind a person's action.
3 clips
They're insured
They have insurance that protects them from financial loss.
1 clip
Not with this
A phrase expressing refusal or disagreement with something proposed.
1 clip
Why should they give a fuck
A rhetorical question expressing disregard or frustration about caring.
1 clip
You're about to
Indicates an action that will happen very soon.
3 clips
We're gonna kill her
A statement indicating the intent to cause someone's death.
1 clip
That's what I'm talkin' about
A phrase expressing enthusiasm or agreement.
1 clip
What you got to say
An informal way to ask someone what they think or feel.
1 clip
That's it that's all you got
Indicates finality or disappointment in someone's effort or response.
1 clip
Did it work
A question asking whether something was successful or effective.
2 clips
Hurting
Causing physical or emotional pain or discomfort.
2 clips
They don't lift a fuckin' finger
They do not make any effort to help.
1 clip
Did they hurt the little girl
A question asking if someone caused pain to a young female child.
1 clip
The point is
A phrase used to emphasize the main idea or message.
4 clips
What would you say
A phrase used to ask for someone's opinion or response to a question.
1 clip
What I would say is
A phrase to introduce what someone wants to express or explain.
1 clip
You want to rob banks
You desire to commit theft from banks.
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If we did
A phrase used to talk about possible situations in the past.
2 clips
What am i to do
A phrase expressing confusion about what action to take.
1 clip
No more liquor stores
Indicates that there are no remaining shops selling alcoholic beverages.
1 clip
What've we been talkin' about
A casual way to ask about the subject of conversation.
1 clip
Liquor
Alcoholic beverages, especially those that are distilled and have a high alcohol content.
1 clip
English
A West Germanic language that is the primary language in many countries.
1 clip
What do you know about it
A question asking for information or knowledge regarding a specific topic.
2 clips
What are you going to do
A question asking about someone's future intentions or plans.
4 clips
Keep it going
To continue an action or activity without interruption.
1 clip
They make it too personal
They treat a situation or issue as overly personal.
1 clip
We keep on
To continue doing something without stopping.
I don't want to either
A phrase used to express a shared negative wish or refusal.
1 clip
Want __ grand
To desire or wish for a large amount of money.
1 clip
Generation
B1all the people who were born at about the same time
You got nothing
A phrase indicating a lack of value, resources, or benefits.
1 clip
You will not see that
A statement that indicates something will be overlooked or missed.
2 clips
We're out of it
Indicates that something is no longer available or accessible.
1 clip