Shadowing Practice: Stapler in Jello - The Office US - Learn English Speaking with Video

Les maken...
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Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!
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Watch out for this guy.
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Dwight Schrute in the building.
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This is Ryan, the new temp.
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What's up?
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Nice to meet you.
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Introduce yourself. Be polite.
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Uh, Dwight Schrute.
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Assistant regional manager.
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Assistant to the regional manager.
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So, uh, Dwight, tell him about the, uh, the kung fu, and the, uh, car and everything.
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Uh, yeah, I got a, uh, 78 280Z.
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I bought it for 1,200.
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Fixed it up.
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It's now worth three grand.
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That is his profit.
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Yeah.
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Uh, new engine, suspension.
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I got a respray.
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I got some photos.
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Damn it!
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Okay, hold on, hold on.
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Judge is in session.
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What is the problem here?
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You put my stuff in Jell-O again.
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That's real professional.
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Thanks.
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This is the third time, and it wasn't funny the first two times I've ever...
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All right, all right, what is that?
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It's my staple.
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No, no, no, no!
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Do not take it out.
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You have to eat it out of there.
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Because there are starving people in the world, which I hate, and it is a waste of that kind of food.
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Okay, you know what?
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You can be a witness.
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Can you reprimand him, please?
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How do you know it was me?
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It's always you.
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Are you gonna discipline him or not?
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Ooh, discipline.
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Kinky.
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All right.
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Here's the deal, you guys.
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The thing about a practical joke is that you have to know when to start as well as when to stop.
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Yeah. And, yeah.
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And, Jim, now is the time to stop putting Dwight's personal effects into Jell-O.
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Okay.
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Dwight, I'm sorry, because I've always been your biggest flan.
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Oh, nice!
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That's the way it is around here.
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It just kind of goes round and round and round.
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You should have put him in custody.
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Oh, hey, hey!
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Yes!
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New guy!
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And he scores!
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Okay, that's great.
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I guess what I'm most concerned with is damage to company property.
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That's all.
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Pudding.
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Pudding.
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I'm trying to think of another dessert to do.

Improve Your English Speaking with "Stapler in Jello" from The Office US

This lesson uses a lively dialogue from *The Office US* to practice conversational English, focusing on natural tone, quick exchanges, and humor—key skills for IELTS speaking practice and real-world communication. You’ll learn to follow fast-paced interactions, mimic casual speech patterns, and understand cultural references, all while building confidence in everyday conversations.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases to Master

  • Temp: A temporary worker (e.g., "Ryan, the new temp"). Useful for workplace conversations.
  • Reprimand: To scold or correct someone (e.g., "Can you reprimand him?"). Essential for formal or authoritative contexts.
  • Practical joke: A playful trick (e.g., "The thing about a practical joke..."). Common in social settings.
  • Discipline: To enforce rules or punish (e.g., "Are you gonna discipline him?"). Works in both professional and personal contexts.
  • Flan: A creamy dessert, used here as a pun on "fan" (e.g., "I've always been your biggest flan"). Teaches humor through wordplay.

Practice Tips for Shadowing Success

The video’s dialogue is fast and conversational, making it perfect for honing the shadowing technique. Start by watching the clip once to grasp the context, then play short 5-10 second segments. Pause, repeat, and mimic the speakers’ tone—Jim’s sarcasm, Dwight’s frustration, and Michael’s awkward mediation. Focus on matching their pace; this trains your brain to process and produce English quickly, a critical skill for IELTS speaking practice.

For extra support, use a shadowing app or shadowing site to slow down the audio if needed. Record yourself and compare it to the original—note differences in intonation and stress. Over time, you’ll notice improved fluency and a more natural accent. Remember: shadowing isn’t just about repetition; it’s about absorbing the rhythm of real conversation. This lesson’s mix of humor and conflict makes it engaging, so you’ll stay motivated while building practical speaking skills.

Wat is de Shadowing-techniek?

Shadowing is een wetenschappelijk onderbouwde taalleermethode die oorspronkelijk is ontwikkeld voor professionele tolkentraining en gepopulariseerd door polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. De methode is eenvoudig maar krachtig: je luistert naar native Engelse audio en herhaalt het onmiddellijk hardop — als een schaduw die de spreker volgt met slechts 1–2 seconden vertraging. In tegenstelling tot passief luisteren of grammaticadrills, dwingt shadowing je hersenen en mondspieren om echte spraakpatronen tegelijkertijd te verwerken en te reproduceren. Onderzoek toont aan dat het de uitspraaknauwkeurigheid, intonatie, ritme, verbonden spraak, luisterbegrip en spreekvaardigheid aanzienlijk verbetert — waardoor het een van de meest effectieve methoden is voor IELTS Speaking-voorbereiding en echte Engelse communicatie.