Pratique du Shadowing: Lukas Graham - 7 Years [Official Music Video] - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Once I was seven years old my momma told me Go make yourself some friends or you'll be lonely Once I was seven years old
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It was a big big world, but we thought we were bigger Pushing each other to the limits, we were learning quicker By eleven smoking herb and drinking burning liquor
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Never rich so we were out to make that steady figure Once I was eleven years old My daddy told me Go get yourself a wife or you'll be lonely
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Once I was eleven years old
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I always had that dream like my daddy before me So I started writing songs, I started writing stories Something about that glory Just always seemed to bore me
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'Cause only those I really love will ever really know me Once I was twenty years old, My story got told Before the morning sun, when life was lonely
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Once I was twenty years old
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I only see my goals, I don't believe in failure 'Cause, I know the smallest voices, they can make it major I got my boys with me at least those in favor
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And if we don't meet before I leave, I hope I'll see you later Once I was twenty years old My story got told I was writing about everything, I saw before me
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Once I was twenty years old
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Soon we'll be thirty years old, Our songs have been sold We've traveled around the world and we're still roaming Soon we'll be thirty years old
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I'm still learning about life My woman brought children for me So I can sing them all my songs And I can tell them stories Most of my boys are with me Some are still out seeking glory
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And some I had to leave behind My brother I'm still sorry Soon I'll be sixty years old My daddy got sixty-one Remember life and then your life becomes a better one
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I made a man so happy when I wrote a letter once I hope my children come and visit, once or twice a month Soon I'll be sixty years old
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Will I think the world is cold Or will I have a lot of children who can warm me Soon I'll be sixty years old
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Soon I'll be sixty years old Will I Think the world is cold Or will I Have a lot of children who can warm me Soon I'll be sixty years old
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Once I was seven years old My momma told me Go make yourself some friends or you'll be lonely Once I was seven years old
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Once I was seven years old

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice English through the lyrics of the song "7 Years" by Lukas Graham. This engaging content offers a unique opportunity to learn English with YouTube, as you delve into themes of growth, friendship, and life transitions. By working with the song's lyrics, you will enhance your listening skills, improve pronunciation, and expand your vocabulary—essential components for effective communication and IELTS speaking practice. The narrative style of the lyrics also provides context for understanding how life experiences shape us.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • make friends – to establish relationships with others
  • lonely – feeling sad because one has no friends or company
  • steady figure – a stable income or financial status
  • writing songs – the act of composing music with lyrics
  • goals – objectives or targets that one aims to achieve
  • traveling around the world – exploring different countries and cultures
  • visit – to go and see someone or something
  • life becomes a better one – the idea that life improves over time through experiences

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning experience with this song, follow these shadowing tips tailored to the song's speed and tone:

  • Listen Actively: First, listen to the song without attempting to sing along. Focus on the overall message and tone. Notice how Lukas Graham's voice rises and falls, which reflects emotion and meaning.
  • Repeat and Shadow: Play the song again and silently read the lyrics while you listen. Start shadowing—imitate the singer’s speech rhythm and intonation. This will help improve your fluency and pronunciation.
  • Manage Your Pace: Lukas Graham's delivery is conversational and at a moderate pace, which makes it suitable for shadowing practice. If it feels too fast, pause after each line to repeat before moving on.
  • Record Yourself: Use your phone to record your shadow speech. Listening back can help you identify areas for improvement and track your progress over time.
  • Understand the Context: Reflect on the lyrics and themes discussed. Making connections between the song's message and your own life experiences can deepen your understanding and vocabulary retention.

By engaging with the song through these techniques, you will not only improve your English speaking skills but also connect personally with the content, making the learning process both effective and enjoyable. Remember, practice makes perfect—so keep revisiting this shadowing site and continue growing your English language skills!

Qu'est-ce que la technique du Shadowing ?

Le Shadowing est une technique d'apprentissage des langues fondée sur la science, développée à l'origine pour la formation des interprètes professionnels. Le principe est simple mais puissant : vous écoutez de l'anglais natif et le répétez immédiatement à voix haute — comme une ombre suivant le locuteur avec un décalage de 1 à 2 secondes. Les recherches montrent une amélioration significative de la précision de la prononciation, de l'intonation, du rythme, des liaisons, de la compréhension orale et de la fluidité.