Dragnet - Big Picture
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Dragnet - Big Picture

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 21, 202629 min
  • Documentary
  • Crime & justice

A groundbreaking police procedural drama that follows Sergeant Joe Friday and his partners as they investigate crimes in Los Angeles. Known for its realistic portrayal of police work, the series emphasized methodical investigations and factual storytelling, setting a new standard for crime dramas. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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You're a detective sergeant.

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A pair of fake talent scouts are at work in your city.

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  • 164 words a minute: natural, fairly fast speech.
  • 93 harder words (B2 and up) in the whole episode.

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I'm going to the Dawn! Who left for the war?

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The story you're about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. Fatima cigarettes. Best of all, long cigarettes brings you dragnet.

0:51

You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned a juvenile bureau. A pair of fake talent scouts are at work in your city. They're victims, young girls seeking careers in Hollywood.

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