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B2 Upper Intermediate English 4:57 500 words TV Series

Tyrion asks Tywin for Casterly Rock

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This dialogue-heavy excerpt from *Game of Thrones* provides an excellent opportunity to study advanced English through intense, character-driven conflict. By analyzing this tense exchange between Tyrion and Tywin Lannister, learners will improve their grasp of **complex sentence structures**, **idiomatic expressions**, and **the nuance of formal, argumentative speech**. The scene highlights how characters use elevated vocabulary to express grievances, power dynamics, and family resentment. Watching this clip will help you practice identifying tone—specifically sarcasm and cold authority—while observing how high-stakes dialogue conveys deep-seated character motivations. It is a masterclass in using language to negotiate and assert dominance.

Learning Stats

B2

CEFR Level

500

Total Words

254

Unique Words

6/10

Difficulty

Vocabulary Diversity 51%

Subtitles (91 segments)

00:21

the badge looks good on

00:24

you almost as good as it looked on

00:28

me

00:30

are you enjoying your new

00:34

position am I enjoying it I was very

00:37

happy as hand of the

00:39

king yes I heard how happy you

00:44

were you brought a into my bed it

00:48

wasn't your bed at the

00:52

time I sent you here to advise the

00:55

king I gave you real power and authority

01:00

and you chose to spend your days as you

01:02

always have bedding

01:06

harlots and drinking with

01:10

thieves occasionally I drank with the

01:13

harlots what do you want Tyrion why does

01:16

everyone assume I want

01:18

something can't I simply visit with my

01:21

beloved

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Key Vocabulary (49)

you A1 pronoun

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

spend A1 verb

To use money to pay for goods or services, or to pass time in a specific way or place. It describes the act of giving away money to get something or using your hours and days to do an activity.

serve A1 verb

To give food or drink to someone, typically in a restaurant or at a meal. It also means to help a customer in a shop or to perform a duty for a person or organization.

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