Shadowing Practice: The Effects of Lying | Georgia Haukom | TEDxKids@ElCajon - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Reviewer Gopi-Pöcksteiner Let's play a game.
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Two truths and a lie.
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Let's start.
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I've been on an airplane before.
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I love art.
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And after I was born,
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I was sent to intensive care.
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Think about which one you think was a lie.
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Got it?
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The lie was that we're not playing two truths in a lie.
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But have you ever told a lie?
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Everyone has.
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But have you ever thought what it could do to you?
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What if not lying would give you a better job?
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What if that job pays more?
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Would you still do it?
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You've probably thought, eh, this one lie won't hurt.
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but then you keep doing it over and over and over until it becomes a habit.
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Once it becomes a habit, people start avoiding you.
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I know from experience.
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It will happen.
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My sister drew a red dot on her face,
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claiming it was a bug bite.
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I don't trust her so much anymore.
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And she's my own sister.
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This is only one of the things lying can do to you.
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Stress, unhappiness, and damaged mental health are all things that can happen when you lie.
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Why do these things happen?
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Let me tell you the truth.
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Like I should.
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I don't know, but here's what I do know.
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To prevent this from happening, practice telling the truth.
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And if it feels like you're about to lie,
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just think how you feel if you knew someone was lying to you.
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You walk up to one of your best friends and ask if they go to the movies.
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They say they can't.
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No time.
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And you're right with that.
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But you You don't know what's coming.
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About 30 minutes later, the movie still wouldn't be going,
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but you see your friend shopping at the mall with someone else.
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Has this ever happened to you?
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Well, you can prevent it from happening to someone else just by telling the truth.
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It's hard, right?
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But think about the bright side.
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Maybe you'll like it.
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Now, the big question is,
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how is lying effective to your health?
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Anita Kelly, a psychology professor in Notre Dame,
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Indiana, performed a 10-week project on 110 adults.
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She asked half the adults to stop lying for the 10 weeks,
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and the other half to record the lies they do each day.
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After 10 weeks, the data showed that the half that didn't lie, their health improved.
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But the half that did lie, their health decreased.
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You now know what lying can do to you.
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You know what it can do to relationships.
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Lying isn't good.
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And I hope you remember that the next time you think you're about to lie.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will explore the intriguing effects of lying as discussed by Georgia Haukom in her TEDx talk. Through engaging with the content, you will practice your English speaking skills by focusing on key ideas conveyed in the video. This activity is designed to help you not only improve your English pronunciation but also to enhance your overall speaking fluency. As you digest the concepts about honesty and dishonesty, you will find opportunities to reflect on your own experiences, which can enrich your English speaking practice.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Truth - The quality or state of being in accordance with fact or reality.
  • Lie - A false statement made with the intention to deceive.
  • Trust - Firm belief in the reliability or truth of someone or something.
  • Stress - A state of mental or emotional strain resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.
  • Mental health - A person's condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being.
  • Habit - A settled or regular tendency or practice that can be hard to give up.
  • Psychology - The scientific study of the mind and behavior.

Practice Tips

To effectively practice your English pronunciation using this video, consider these practical tips:

  • Shadowing: Watch the video and repeat sentences after Georgia Haukom. This will help you grasp her intonation and rhythm, enabling you to learn English with YouTube effectively.
  • Slow it down: Use playback controls to slow down the video. This allows you to catch every detail of her speech, catering to your current English speaking practice level.
  • Record yourself: After shadowing, record your voice to compare it with the original. This way, you can identify areas for improvement in your pronunciation.
  • Focus on emotions: While shadowing, pay attention to the emotions behind her words. Practice expressing the same feelings to make your speaking more engaging.
  • Interactive discussion: Share your reflections about lying and honesty with a language partner. Discuss real-life scenarios where honesty plays a vital role, fostering meaningful communication.

By integrating these practice tips into your routine, you can improve English pronunciation and engage with complex ideas while becoming more confident in your abilities. Embrace this challenge, and discover how shadow speak can elevate your learning 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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