Learn English with Brooklyn Nine-Nine S01E22: Charges and Specs

Target Vocabulary & Expressions

Authentic idioms and phrasal verbs extracted directly from the dialogue.

back off

11:18

To step away or retreat, or to stop pursuing/pressuring someone.

"It's in your best interest to back off."

stick your neck out

31:12

To take a risk or expose oneself to potential danger or criticism.

"I know I'm asking you to stick your neck out, but please trust me."

blend in

44:57

To look or act like everyone around you so that you are not noticed.

"I know how we're gonna blend in."

running out of time

60:51

Having very little time left before an event or deadline.

"Guys, we're running out of time."

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Grammar Focus & Structures

Key grammar patterns and spoken structures heard throughout this episode.

Past Simple A2

Present Simple A1

Present Continuous A2

Passive Voice B1

Modal Verbs (Can/Should/Must) A2

Fill in the Blanks (Dialogue Practice)

5 dialogue sentences designed for listening and contextual cloze practice.

This man is in pain, so above all else, be _____.

02:27

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Grammar in Context (Grammar Cloze)

5 target grammar structures to identify and complete.

Rule: Present Simple Correct form of (get)

Cool to be some place right when things _____ good, right?

00:27

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Comprehension Quiz

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

Question 1 (Preview)

Why does Captain Holt initially order Jake to drop the investigation into Lucas Wint?

A Wint is Jake's distant cousin.

B Lucas Wint is an influential civic leader claiming Jake was harassing him.

C The precinct lacks the budget for drug investigations.

D Lucas Wint has already been convicted and jailed.

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True or False Statements

Statement accuracy comprehension check based on dialogue facts.

"Jake is officially dismissed from the NYPD right away in Captain Holt's office in Act 1."

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This lesson extracts authentic vocabulary, idioms, and natural dialogues from Brooklyn Nine-Nine (Season 11, Episode 22) 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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Charges and Specs

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