Learn English with Brooklyn Nine-Nine S01E20: Fancy Brudgom

Target Vocabulary & Expressions

Authentic idioms and phrasal verbs extracted directly from the dialogue.

hold up

00:18

To manage, cope, or endure during a challenging or difficult situation.

"How's everyone holding up?"

pro tip

04:09

A valuable piece of practical advice given by an expert or experienced person.

"Hey, guys, pro tip."

fold

60:03

To give up, surrender, or collapse under pressure or temptation.

"Amy and I folded."

throw under the bus

71:09

To sacrifice or betray an ally or friend to protect oneself or gain an advantage.

"And I tried to help him, and he fully threw me under the bus."

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Grammar Focus & Structures

Key grammar patterns and spoken structures heard throughout this episode.

Present Simple A1

Future (Will) A2

Past Simple A2

Modal Verbs (Can/Should/Must) A2

Fill in the Blanks (Dialogue Practice)

5 dialogue sentences designed for listening and contextual cloze practice.

This diet is very _____, sir.

02:24

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Grammar in Context (Grammar Cloze)

5 target grammar structures to identify and complete.

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

How's everyone _____ up?

00:18

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Comprehension Quiz

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

Question 1 (Preview)

Why are several squad members eating tiny portions such as a single grape and an orange wedge?

A They are doing a strict scientific diet together.

B The precinct ran out of food budget for the month.

C They lost a major bet to Captain Holt.

D They are testing catering options for Charles's wedding.

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True or False Statements

Statement accuracy comprehension check based on dialogue facts.

"Gina successfully perseveres through the diet without eating any junk food."

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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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Fancy Brudgom

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