Learn English with Brooklyn Nine-Nine S01E11: Christmas

Target Vocabulary & Expressions

Authentic idioms and phrasal verbs extracted directly from the dialogue.

rain check

16:46

An expression used when politely postponing an offer or invitation to a later time.

"Got you. Rain check."

lockdown

35:54

A state of isolation or restricted access instituted as a security measure.

"So from this point forward, we're on lockdown."

switch gears

46:15

To change what you are doing, saying, or thinking about suddenly.

"Okay, let's switch gears, do a little word association."

go south

75:24

To deteriorate, fail, or go wrong.

"If things go south, I just want you to know it's been an honor."

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Grammar Focus & Structures

Key grammar patterns and spoken structures heard throughout this episode.

Present Simple A1

Present Perfect Simple B1

Fill in the Blanks (Dialogue Practice)

5 dialogue sentences designed for listening and contextual cloze practice.

Hey, you don't _____ this corner.

01:03

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Grammar in Context (Grammar Cloze)

5 target grammar structures to identify and complete.

Rule: Present Continuous -ing continuous form of (go)

What's _____ on here?

00:36

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Comprehension Quiz

5 multiple-choice questions testing plot context and character motivation.

Question 1 (Preview)

Why did Captain Holt choose Jake Peralta as his security detail?

A He considered Jake to be the finest detective in the precinct.

B He assumed the threat was not real and thought Jake would break protocol to let him work.

C Jake pleaded with Deputy Chief Gerber to be assigned to the case.

D Nobody else on the squad was available to protect him.

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True or False Statements

Statement accuracy comprehension check based on dialogue facts.

"Captain Holt asked the entire squad to purchase expensive holiday presents for him."

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Christmas

Learn English with Brooklyn Nine-Nine: Dialogues, Vocabulary & Interactive Quizzes