Pratique du Shadowing: Rema, Selena Gomez - Calm Down (Official Music Video) - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Fights Another
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banga Baby calm down, calm down Girl this your body he put in my heart for lockdown,
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for lockdown, for lockdown Girl you sweet life on town, for town You say I love you, no they from me young girl
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No tell me no no no no Oh oh oh oh
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oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Baby gon'
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give me your lo lo lo lo lo lo lo lo lo lo
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You got me like oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
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Shadi gon' give me your lo lo lo lo lo lo lo lo lo lo lo
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I see this fine girl from my party, she wear yellow Every other girl,
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they do too much but this girl mellow Now you're made in fine situations, I go use this girl a mellow
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Finally I find way to talk to the girl but she ain't no one follow Who you gonna phone for?
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Why you know I come for?
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Then I start to feel a bum bum Cause she de give me small, small I know, say she's happy, pass it down Cause she feelin' me sick Cause her friends go,
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they got my light ring Go on, go on When you go my lady, dream go on Yeah, I know we look shy,
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but for you I get down now And my hips make you cry when I'm moving around you Do it once, do it twice Half a spark,
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you hold me tight Get a taste for a night Baby, show me you can come down,
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come down Dance with me and take the lead now, lead now Got you so high that you can't come down,
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come down Don't you ask,
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you know you're allowed, allowed When it's you I can't say no Baby give me You got me like oh
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Baby go give me a I said it's my house I say make a dress more
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As me I wake up now she did my mind down Then one day two,
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one of you focus Now I saw me a column, see me feeling power Got my hand on your heart now,
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I can feel your grace If I leave then you say you can never love again
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Wanna give you it all but can't promise that I'll stay And that's the risk you'll take Baby calm down,
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calm down Tell this your body he put in my heart for lockdown, for lockdown, oh lockdown Tell you sweet life,
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fanta who, fanta who If I tell you say I love you no day for me and gaw, oh young gaw Tell me no, no, no, no, oh, oh,
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oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Baby gon' give me ya, lololololoolo- You tell me like,
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oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Sadie gon' give me ya,
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lolololoolo- I'm
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not a man

Why practice speaking with this video?

Using music videos like "Calm Down" by Rema and Selena Gomez as a tool for english speaking practice offers a fun and engaging way to improve your language skills. The lively rhythm and repetitive lyrics make it easier to memorize phrases and understand conversational flow. Moreover, singing along helps you internalize the language structures and vocabulary used in everyday situations. This particular song touches on themes of love and attraction, which are relevant to many social interactions. Practicing with this video not only enhances your listening skills but also boosts your confidence when speaking in real-life scenarios.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Here are some key structures and expressions found in the lyrics that can enrich your vocabulary:

  • “Calm down” - This phrase is a common expression used to soothe someone or ease a tense situation. It's crucial for everyday conversations as it shows you can manage emotions.
  • “You got me like” - This expression is often used to indicate strong feelings, often of excitement or attraction. Understanding the nuance of this phrase can help you express emotions more vividly.
  • “Baby give me your...” - This line illustrates an informal way of asking for something. Knowing how to phrase requests casually can enhance your conversational skills.
  • “Tell me no, no, no” - The repetition of “no” emphasizes a pleading tone. Understanding how tone changes the meaning is vital in English conversations.

Common Pronunciation Traps

When practicing with this video, pay attention to these tricky pronunciation aspects:

  • “Bum bum” - The "m" sound at the end can be tricky for non-native speakers. Practice saying it clearly to avoid blending it into the preceding vowel sound.
  • “Mellow” - This word might be pronounced too quickly. Make sure to articulate it clearly to match the flow of the song.
  • “I love you” - Pay close attention to the intonation in this phrase, as it conveys deep emotions. Practicing this can help you sound more natural.

Incorporating these phrases into your shadow speech exercises can greatly improve your english pronunciation. Consider repeating lines from the song after listening to them, mirroring the singers' pronunciation and rhythm. This method, often referred to as shadowspeaks, is excellent for enhancing fluency and confidence in speaking.

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.