Shadowing Practice: Emma Watson Once Mistook Jimmy Fallon for Jimmy Kimmel - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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-Thank you so much for coming back to our show.
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-Thank you so much for coming back to our show.
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Is it -- Is it all flushing back to you?
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-The trauma. The post-traumatic stress of my last performance on the "Jimmy Fallon Show." [ Laughs ] -Last time you were on this show, and this is late night, we just had met.
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We'd never met each other. -We'd never met before.
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-And you couldn't be nicer and sweeter and, gosh, I'm a fan of yours. -[ Laughs ] -And you came out, and you sat just the way you're sitting, very nice. -Just here, in this seat.
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-And we were talking, and I just gave you a compliment, and then you said, "Before you continue..." -"Before you even start the interview..." -Yeah. -I just dove straight in with "I love that Halloween candy thing that you do." -And I said... -And there was just silence.
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[ Laughter ] -I said, "The Halloween candy thing, is that right?" -You're like, "The candy corn thing?" -Yeah, I thought -- -No.
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-You go, "When you get kids, you trick them." And I go, "That's Jimmy Kimmel." [ Laughter ] [ Fog horn blows ] It was the first time we met! -And I died inside.
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-You died. You turned bright red.
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-I died inside. -[ Laughs ] -I don't mind. I get that all the time.
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I get Jimmy Kimmel all the -- but then...
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-But you were so sweet, 'cause you let me -- you were like...
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You could tell that I was dying inside, and you were like, "It's okay, honey.
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If you want to go out and start again, we can do it again." [ Laughter ] -Yeah, so I had leave and re-enter, and then when you came and sat down, I said, "So, are you a big fan of late night TV?" [ Laughter ] You know what? I just love it.
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That was the first -- We don't ever want to embarrass our guests, so, please, thank you for coming back and I appreciate that.
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-You were so sweet.
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But then I feel like this show had a great vibe, 'cause everyone was in hysterics and the energy was like -- And I was so keen to do a good job after having, you know...
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-We love you. I mean, come on. -Aww.
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-We -- Whatever you do. Whatever.
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[ Cheers and applause ] You have had a giant year. -Yes, I have.
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It's been crazy. -I mean, you were fantastic in "Beauty and the Beast." We had Josh Gad on the show. But, man, you were just perfect.
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You were beautiful in it, you sang great, it was shot beautifully.
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And I want to say, not that it really matters to anybody, but I think it made like a billion dollars or something?
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-It -- It... -Is that possible?
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-It's crazy. I remember someone saying to me, "We'd be so happy if this made, like, you know, 600 or 500 or something," and it's been -- it's like, I can't even.
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I'm just so grateful that people...
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-That doesn't make any sense. -...loved it.
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-Those numbers are crazy. -I know. It's crazy, crazy.
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But this means that people loved the film, which is just -- which is just so awesome.
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-I know. We could tell you put a lot of work into it.
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-Yeah. [ Laughs ] [ Cheers and applause ] -I read somewhere -- I read somewhere that you had to go to like a princess boot camp or something like that.
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-I did. I did princess boot camp for three months.
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-That sounds like fun, though. -It was fun.
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I got to ride a horse, I got to learn to waltz, and then I had singing lessons and then rehearsals.
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So it was like, yeah. It was cool.
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-Yeah, so now would you ever -- could you ever waltz now or ballroom now if you...? -Uh, I mean, I could, like, stumble my way through something reasonable, yeah.
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-Okay. Maybe next time we'll do a ballroom dance.
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-Okay, great. -All right, yeah.
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I know. You're really excited about that.
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Uh, but now let's talk about your new film now.
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-Yes. -This is you and Patton Oswalt and Tom Hanks in "The Circle." -Yes.
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-Based on Dave Eggers' book. -Yes.
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-Oh, I love Dave Eggers -Yes.
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I love Dave Eggers, too. -He's fantastic.
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-Isn't it the best title of a book ever?
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"A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius." -Oh! -Such a funny title.
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-It's a great book. -I love it.
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-Did you get to meet Dave at all, or no?
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-I did. I was with him just last night at the premiere.
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We just premiered last night at Tribeca Film Festival.
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And, yeah. He came, which was -- which was huge.
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-Yeah, he doesn't really come out of the house.
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-No, he doesn't. -He just writes.
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-No. He just does his writing thing.
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-That's what he does. He's great at it.
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Yeah, McSweeney's, too. He's a good guy.
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Well, tell everyone what this film's about.
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-Yeah, so the film is about a young woman who joins kind of a big tech company à la, you know, like, a combination of Google and Facebook and Twitter and every social -- big social media platform you can think of.
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And she -- It's kind of her journey wrestling with how incredibly powerful this company is and how powerful it's becoming and the kind of moral and ethical dilemmas that start to surround these issues of giving away personal date.
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-Yeah, you call it, like, transparency or something?
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-Yeah, she goes to -- They call it she goes "transparent." She decides to wear a camera all the time, that means that everyone in the world can see what she's doing...
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-At all times? -...24 hours a day.
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-No privacy. -No, no privacy.
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-And you realize how evil this company really is.
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-[ Laughs ] -And man, oh, man, you're great in it.
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And Hanks, I mean, you just never see him as a villain.
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-I know! How weird is it to see him as the bad guy?
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-It's just refreshing and cool. I love it.
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-He's like the -- yeah. -I want to show a clip.

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Why Practice Speaking with This Video?

Engaging with the conversation between Emma Watson and Jimmy Fallon provides a unique opportunity to practice improve English pronunciation in a lively late-night setting. The natural dialogue and playful banter capture authentic everyday English, making it an excellent resource for learners looking to boost their speaking confidence. By shadowing this video, you can immerse yourself in a conversational style that includes humor, compliments, and storytelling, key elements of effective communication. This approach also allows you to experience the various contexts in which phrases and expressions can be used, leading to more fluent conversation skills.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

As you watch the discussion, pay attention to these notable structures:

  • Direct Speech: Emma Watson frequently uses direct quotes, which makes her interaction feel genuine. For example, she recalls her experience saying, "Before you even start the interview..." This structure adds authenticity to conversations.
  • Conditional Statements: When they discuss opinions and experiences, conditional phrases such as “If you want to go out and start again, we can do it again” can be heard. Understanding these phrases allows learners to express possibilities in their conversations.
  • Colloquial Expressions: The informal phrases like “died inside” and “turn bright red” reflect emotional responses, which enhance your vocabulary and engage listeners effectively. These expressions can often be linked to cultural contexts, making them invaluable for advanced learners.
  • Questions to Engage: Questions like "Could you ever waltz now if you...?" are great examples of how to maintain interaction in conversations. Mastering this technique is crucial for improving dialogue flow and keeping discussions lively.

Common Pronunciation Traps

This video highlights several pronunciation points that can be challenging:

  • Words with "r" sounds: Phrases like "you were like" and "I just love it" contain subtle 'r' sounds that can be difficult for non-native speakers. Practice repeating these to enhance your improve English pronunciation.
  • Linking Words: Notice how Emma fluidly connects words when speaking quickly, as in "so, are you a big fan of late-night TV?" This linking can alter how words are perceived in conversation, so focusing on shadowing these connections will refine your spoken English.
  • Intonation and Emotion: Emma’s expressions of excitement or embarrassment add layers to her tone, making it essential to practice not just the words, but the feelings behind them. Using a shadowing technique in conjunction with this approach will enhance your expressive capabilities.

By using this dialogue as a practice tool, you can apply the shadow speak method to transform your speaking skills, turning the learning process into an enjoyable activity as you learn English with YouTube.

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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