Learn English with Brooklyn Nine-Nine S01E17: Full Boyle

Target Vocabulary & Expressions

Authentic idioms and phrasal verbs extracted directly from the dialogue.

pull out all the stops

00:12

to do everything possible to make something successful or special

"I'm pulling out all the stops."

gullible

00:31

easily tricked or persuaded to believe something that is not true

"That neon green fanny pack screams, "gullible tourist.""

slam dunk

00:41

something that is certain to succeed or be a complete success

"Thought I had a slam dunk on the first one."

gravitas

01:05

a serious and solemn manner or dignity that commands respect

"He has no gravitas."

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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'm just so _____ for that guy.

02:42

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Grammar in Context (Grammar Cloze)

5 target grammar structures to identify and complete.

Rule: Present Simple Correct form of (see)

It's nice to _____ him like this.

01:12

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Comprehension Quiz

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

Question 1 (Preview)

Why does Brian Jensen come to see Captain Holt in Act 1?

A To arrest a suspect with him

B To announce he is running against Holt for president of the association

C To request a transfer to the precinct

D To invite him to an anniversary party

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True or False Statements

Statement accuracy comprehension check based on dialogue facts.

"Jake and Charles dress up as gullible tourists to catch an unlicensed cab driver robbing tourists."

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This lesson extracts authentic vocabulary, idioms, and natural dialogues from Brooklyn Nine-Nine (Season 11, Episode 17) and creates interactive listening quizzes, fill-in-the-blanks, and comprehension exercises.

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