Pratique du Shadowing: Ariana Grande - hate that i made you love me (official music video) - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

In this lesson, learners will dive into the emotional landscape of Ariana Grande's song "hate that i made you love me." By analyzing the lyrics, students will practice interpreting feelings expressed through music. This experience will enhance your English speaking practice by focusing on expressive vocabulary and emotional context. Participants will also engage in shadow speech techniques, which will help improve their English pronunciation and intonation, allowing for a more natural speaking style.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

• Hate - To feel intense or passionate dislike for something or someone.
• Love - A profound, deep affection for someone or something.
• Try - To make an effort to do something.
• Insecure - A feeling of uncertainty or anxiety about oneself; lack of confidence.
• Fault - Responsibility for an undesirable situation or event; blame.
• Charged - Filled with emotion, often used to describe a highly emotional state.
• Projections - Thoughts or feelings that are transferred onto someone else.
• Ground - In this context, it refers to a base or foundation, often emotional or psychological.

Practice Tips

When practicing with this song, follow these steps to effectively use shadowing techniques:

• Listen & Imitate: Begin by listening to the song multiple times. Pay close attention to the tempo and melody, as Ariana Grande's singing is fluid and emotional. Imitate her intonation and rhythm.
• Slow It Down: If necessary, use tools or apps that allow you to slow down the playback speed. This will help you grasp the pronunciation, especially of challenging phrases like "hate that I made you love me."
• Break It Down: Divide the lyrics into smaller sections and focus on mastering each part before moving onto the next. This makes it easier to improve your English pronunciation and confidence.
• Record Yourself: After practicing, record your own rendition. Compare it to the original and identify areas of improvement in your speech delivery and emotion.
• Engage Emotionally: The song is rich in emotion, so while shadowing, try to convey the feelings associated with the words. This will aid in deeper understanding and lead to enhanced expressiveness in your English speaking practice.

Using these tips, learners can effectively utilize this shadowing site to enrich their vocabulary and expressive skills, which are essential for fluent communication in English.