Shadowing Practice: Box of Lies with Taylor Swift | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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We're about to play a game called "Box of Lies," but I'm going to need some help.
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We're about to play a game called "Box of Lies," but I'm going to need some help.
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She is this week's musical guest on "Saturday Night Live," and her album "Red (Taylor's Version)" is out at midnight tonight.
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Please welcome Taylor Swift!
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[ Cheers and applause ] ♪♪ -Hello.
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-[ Chuckles ] Thank you so much for -- Taylor, get ready to play -- We've never played this game, have we?
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-We have not played this game. -No, we've played a bunch of games, but this one is a new one.
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Here we go. Now, here's how it works.
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We have nine mystery boxes containing objects no one has ever seen before.
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On your turn, you pick a box. Take out the object.
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Describe the object to your opponent, okay?
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And they have to guess if you're lying or telling the truth.
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We'll play three rounds.
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I mean, and, you know, I'm not that good of an actor, so...
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-That's ridiculous. Don't say things like that.
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That's your first lie.
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Immediately know.
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-Why don't you choose the first box?
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Any one. Any number you'd like. -Okay.
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-[ Humming ] Oh, number one. Okay.
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-Big shock. -Yeah, yeah.
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Oh, look at this.
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Not that heavy, so that's the first hint.
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All right. Here we go. Yeah.
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-[ Gasps ] -[ Chuckles ] -Oh, my God.
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-Uh-huh. [ Laughter ] -Where do I put it?
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-You can put it here in the front.
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I won't see it. Are you going to lie to me...
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or are you going to tell the truth, Taylor Swift?
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-I don't have to lie because I'm very excited to tell you that it is a "Wizards of Waverly Place" DVD with a weird ribbon around it that says, "I see corn." -So specific.
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It sounds like something our writers would do, but then you're delivering it very innocent.
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Which makes me think that you're maybe...making it up.
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Now you're laughing that I said you're making it up.
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-I could be doing a double bluff.
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-All right. I'm just going to say it.
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Taylor Swift, you are...
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telling the truth.
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-I lied! -[ Buzzer ] -Aah!
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Come on! Oh, my God.
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-I lied. -You lied.
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You did it. -I lied.
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-Oh, my God.
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-I have a binoculars set with corn stuffed in it.
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It's very upsetting. It has baby corn at the top.
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It's bad. -I'm sorry.
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-You should have known I was lying because I will do anything to bring up Selena Gomez.
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Anything! -I want to -- It's my turn to pick.
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Which number shall I pick?
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[ Audience shouting ] Here we go.
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[ Grunting ] -Ah. Okay. This is excellent. This is really rough.
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What's happening over here?
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Okay. -[ Panting ] Okay.
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[ Laughter ] [ Chuckles ] Where -- Where do I begin?
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Uh... -It's a good one. -Yeah.
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-Yeah. -It's a family of pinecones playing "Trouble." -The game?
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-No. The song.
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-It'd be relevant. -"I Knew You Were Trouble." It would be relevant for "Red." -It would be relevant.
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-That's what I'm feeling. -I just didn't know if they had the sheet music for it or something.
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-Whatever it is, it's odd. It's weird and it's real.
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Or am I lying?
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-Um, well, maybe you're telling the truth about the pinecone...
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-♪ Trouble, trouble, trouble ♪ -Okay.
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[ Drum roll ] You tell the truth.
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-[ Buzzer ] -I got you!
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-Oh, my God!
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[ Cheers and applause ] Oh, my God.
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-Ahh! [ Giggling ] Whoo! Whoo!
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That felt good. Man, I'm exhausted.
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-That was amazing. You should be.
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-I don't act. I don't know how to act.
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-No, you do. -Don't know how to act.
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-Either that, or we're, like, the worst poker players, the worst -- We should never -- We shouldn't be allowed outside.
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-We really shouldn't be allowed outside.
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-Too gullible. -We're too gullible.
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-Yeah. -But you know what?
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But here we go. This is the last one.
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This is for all the marbles right here.
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-Yeah. -Taylor, you're up. Here we go.
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Come on. Which one?
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[ Cheers and applause ] Three? All right. I'm not looking.
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Not looking. Not looking.
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Not hearing. Not listening.
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We can still make noise. So I don't cheat.
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-[ Cheers and applause ] -I don't know what's happening.
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-Okay. ♪♪ I've got in my vision...
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um, a book.
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[ Laughter ] A b-- A book called, um, "I'm Not Loving It: My Life Under the Golden Arches," and it looks like it's a biography written by, um...
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-Ray Kroc? -...by a fuzzy monster with, um, seal hands.
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Um, it says it's written by Grimace.
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Is that -- Is that -- Is that a spokesperson for something?
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-It's very famous.
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Grimace is very -- Yeah, yeah, yeah.
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You're very young, Taylor.
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But, yes, Grimace is giant.
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We don't know really what Grimace was.
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Is he purple where you are?
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-It's actually a black-and-white cover.
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It's a very serious book.
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Um, inside the book, it's -- You know how you can cut out the pages of a book?
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-Sure. I know that.
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-Yeah, there's French fries and a hamburger in here.
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[ Laughter and applause ] ♪♪ -Wow!
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Taylor Swift...
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[ Drum roll ] You tell the truth.
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-I do. -Yes!
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[ Cheers and applause ] ♪♪ -Oh, my gosh! Taylor Swift!
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That was stressful. Oh, my gosh.
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I have to take -- I'm taking that home, by the way.
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You can take that home.
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-It smells delicious. -You can have that.
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Yeah. You can have that. Taylor Swift, everybody.

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Why practice speaking with this video?

This engaging segment of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" offers a dynamic opportunity for English learners to enhance their speaking skills. Participating in games like "Box of Lies" not only cultivates creativity but also encourages quick thinking and active listening. By mimicking Taylor Swift and Jimmy Fallon's conversational style, learners can significantly improve their English pronunciation and fluency.

The playful banter and humorous context allow learners to practice real-life communication in a fun way, making this method a valuable addition to any shadowspeak exercise. Moreover, the interaction between the host and the guest showcases colloquial expressions and natural responses, which are essential for effective English speaking practice.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Understanding how to use specific structures and phrases can vastly improve your communication skills. Here are a few key expressions analyzed from the video:

  • "I could be doing a double bluff." – This phrase illustrates the concept of uncertainty and the use of conditional sentences. Learners should engage with similar phrases that denote possibility, which enriches their conversational skills.
  • "That’s ridiculous." – This expression shows how to use adjectives effectively. Practicing such emphatic phrases can help students convey their feelings more powerfully in conversations.
  • "Which number shall I pick?" – The use of indirect questions here is crucial for polite conversation. Practicing indirect questions can enhance your speaking etiquette in English.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While enjoying this lively exchange, English learners can note some challenging areas in pronunciation:

  • "Lied" – The past tense of "lie" can confuse non-native speakers due to its spelling. Practice the vowel sounds and the ending 'd' to ensure clarity.
  • "Wizards of Waverly Place" – This title features multiple syllables, each requiring distinct stress. Focus on each word to properly enunciate longer phrases.
  • Vowel Sounds in "corn" – The "or" in "corn" can be tricky for learners, especially those from different linguistic backgrounds. Pay attention to how native speakers articulate these sounds to refine your own.

Integrating these observations into your practice on a shadowing site can promote significant improvement in your English-speaking capabilities. Shadowing techniques can help you mimic pronunciation and intonation, turning learning into an engaging experience.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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