Learn English with Brooklyn Nine-Nine S01E12: Pontiac Bandit

Target Vocabulary & Expressions

Authentic idioms and phrasal verbs extracted directly from the dialogue.

under control

02:25

managed successfully; in a normal or desired state without problems

"Everything's under control."

on the fence

25:09

undecided or unsure about what choice or decision to make

"I'm on the fence here."

chop it up

34:12

to chat, have a casual conversation, or spend time talking with someone

"Chop it up with Rosa?"

grow on (someone)

46:54

to become gradually more appealing, liked, or acceptable to someone over time

"I gotta say, the suit is growing on me."

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Grammar Focus & Structures

Key grammar patterns and spoken structures heard throughout this episode.

Past Simple A2

Present Simple A1

Fill in the Blanks (Dialogue Practice)

5 dialogue sentences designed for listening and contextual cloze practice.

I picked _____ a couple reacher grabbers.

02:33

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Grammar in Context (Grammar Cloze)

5 target grammar structures to identify and complete.

Rule: Passive Voice Passive Voice form: (get)

I wish you guys _____ shot more often.

00:27

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Comprehension Quiz

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

Question 1 (Preview)

Why is Detective Boyle riding a scooter and unable to wear normal pants at the beginning?

A He broke both of his knees during police academy training.

B He has a butt cast after being shot in the line of duty.

C He bought an electric scooter just for entertainment.

D He had knee surgery and refuses to walk on crutches.

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True or False Statements

Statement accuracy comprehension check based on dialogue facts.

"Boyle happily accepts Captain Holt's pair of puppies at the end of the day."

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This lesson is designed for Intermediate to Upper-Intermediate English learners (CEFR B1-B2) who want to understand natural spoken English and colloquial expressions.

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Pontiac Bandit

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