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Hey guys, I'm Kaylee from LA.
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Ever since I was a little girl, I've always loved to sing.
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My grandma was a professional singer.
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She sang around the world with the most prestigious orchestras and operas.
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I miss her and her voice so much.
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When I got to 10th grade, I became the singer of the family.
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I went to the most prestigious performing arts school on the West Coast.
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My favorite class was music, of course, and My favorite club so far was Show Choir.
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We had been the best in the state for 14 years, with the trophies to prove it.
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My best friend Addison is also in Show Choir with me.
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He and I met in kindergarten and have been inseparable ever since.
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He's the funniest guy I've ever known.
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He's also gotten pretty cute over the years, too.
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Or at least, that's what all the girls in school think.
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But I just don't see him that way.
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Hard to see someone that way when they used to sneak over from next door and put frogs in your bed.
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One day, our show choir teacher, Miss Conrad, had big news for us.
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We've been asked to compete at this year's National Show Choir Competition.
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All right!
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Yeah!
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But to ensure we get top scores, the soloists will have to be chosen very carefully.
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Miss Conrad told us
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that we were going to have to audition for the big solo right in front of each other in one week.
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My nemesis, Heidi, started bragging in front of the whole group.
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We all know who's going to get it.
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Me, of course.
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Everyone knows I have the stage presence of a star.
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I don't know.
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I think Kaylee might give you a run for your money.
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She's got star power and the voice to match.
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The other's eyes widened.
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Were they about to fight?
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Just then, the bell rang.
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As everyone left the class, I swatted Addison on the arm.
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Don't start fights with Heidi.
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She's my biggest competition.
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That's exactly why you have to stand up for yourself in front of her.
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I just don't want anyone to think I think I'm better than her.
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Well then, I guess that's why I'm here.
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To remind them for you.
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What would I do without you?
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Good thing we'll never have to find out.
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I was so nervous, even though I'd sung in front of our choir before.
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But the pressure was on.
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The whole week leading up to auditions, I practiced.
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In the shower, in the car, between classes.
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I really wanted to beat out Heidi for the big solo at the end of the show.
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Finally, audition day arrived.
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I woke up, put on my cutest outfit, curled my hair, and took extra time with my makeup.
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After all, if I'm gonna be a big star one day, I might as well start dressing like it now.
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When I stepped out of my house to walk to school with Addison, his cheeks turned super red.
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What's wrong?
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Nothing.
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You, uh, just look different is all.
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Your hair is...
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Oh no, does it look bad?
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Maybe I should have worn it up.
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I'll just go change.
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No, no, leave it.
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You look good.
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Great.
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When I arrived in class, Heidi was sitting in the front row looking totally perfect.
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What was I thinking?
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With her shiny hair, big eyes, and as much as I hated to admit it, her beautiful voice, why would anyone ever look twice at me?
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But I just tried to remember what my grandma would always say.
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It's not about who sings the loudest or looks the prettiest.
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As long as your song comes from your heart, people can't help but listen.
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So I took a deep breath and sat down next to Heidi right in the front row.
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She gave me a once-over and rolled her eyes.
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Who cared what she thought?
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I knew I looked great.
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Miss Conrad sat down at the piano and called Heidi up first.
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After she finished singing, I applauded politely along with everyone else.
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Then it was my turn.
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I stood confidently and turned to face everyone.
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Addison gave me a thumbs up from the back row.
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Such a good friend.
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Miss Conrad played the opening notes for my song when suddenly, the door to the classroom burst open behind me.
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I turned to look, and standing in the doorway was the most handsome boy I'd ever seen.
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Tall with long brown hair that fell perfectly into his eyes.
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He looked just like a fairy tale prince.
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My jaw dropped.
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He handed a note to Miss Conrad.
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Class, this is our newest addition, Patrick.
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He waved to everyone, then put his hand on my shoulder, looked deep into my eyes and said, I'm so sorry I interrupted your audition.
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Knock him dead.
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Then he took my seat right in the front row.
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I gulped.
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Oh, now I was nervous again.
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I shook off my nerves, took a deep breath, and nodded to Miss Conrad.
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As she played, I could feel the music filling me up all the way to the top.
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I opened my mouth to sing and let my song come from my heart.
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When I finished, the whole class burst into applause.
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I felt like I was walking on air.
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Patrick got up to sing something last minute.
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He was so good.
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The next day, Miss Conrad put up the list, and I had gotten the solo.
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And she'd even added a duet in the middle of the show for Patrick to sing with me.
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Looks like it's you and me, Kaylee.
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I'm so honored to be singing with someone as talented as you.
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I felt my cheeks turn red, and he grinned.
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You're so cute when you blush like that.
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Be careful, or I might just fall in love.
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He walked away with a wink at me.
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I couldn't believe he'd just said that.
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And neither could Heidi, who'd been listening around the corner.
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Don't get too comfy with that solo.
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Once Miss Conrad figures out that you'll cave at the first sign of pressure, I'll be ready to step in.
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Eavesdrop much?
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Jealousy isn't your color, Heidi.
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The next day, we started rehearsing for nationals.
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Everyone was working so hard, and Patrick and I sounded great together.
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But when it came to our dance, it was like I'd suddenly grown a second left foot.
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No, Kaylee, no. Once more from the top.
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Miss Conrad, I'm happy to come up front and show Kaylee how it's done.
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Not necessary, but thank you, Heidi.
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Just here for the team.
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After I knocked Patrick over by mistake for the third time, Miss Conrad called it a day.
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Kaylee, please go home and practice, practice, practice.
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Ugh, I could have wiped that smug look off of Heidi's face.
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Everyone went to start packing up their bags, and I started to head backstage to get my bag when Patrick came up to me.
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Hey, gorgeous.
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Wanna stay in practice a little with me?
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Then it'll be perfect by tomorrow.
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Oh, I wouldn't want to impose.
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Your toes must be all bruised.
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That's okay.
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I really don't mind.
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And I wouldn't mind spending a little quality time with my co-star.
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Well, if you insist.
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Just then, Addison came up to us.
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Hey, Kaylee.
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Ready to go?
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That's okay.
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I should really practice a little longer.
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I can practice with you.
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I could use a few run-throughs myself.
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Oh, um, well, Patrick already offered to stay behind and practice with me here.
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He did, did he?
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How are you gonna get home?
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I can drive her.
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Oh, do you live in our neighborhood?
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No, but...
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I mean, if it's not really convenient for you...
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I'm not spending time with Kaylee, cause it's convenient.
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Neither am I.
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I'm spending time with her because she's cool.
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My face turned bright red.
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Did he really mean that?
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Addison, I'm gonna stay here too, just for a bit to practice.
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I'll see you later, okay?
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Fine, if you insist.
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I'll, uh, see you when you get home.
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He turned on his heel and walked out.
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Patrick turned to me with a grin on his face and held out his hand. Shall we?
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We practiced more and I was finally getting good.
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Patrick swung me out for our final spin, then pulled me in close and dipped me.
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That's when I noticed his face was just so close, his ice blue eyes staring deep into mine.
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Was he gonna kiss me?
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Just then, all the lights in the theater went out.
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Patrick dropped me in shock, and I shrieked.
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All of a sudden, the lights came back on, and Miss Conrad stepped back on stage.
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Oh, hey kids, I'm so sorry.
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I didn't realize you were still here.
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Ugh, I couldn't believe she'd interrupted our moment.
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Still, we waved goodbye to her and headed out.
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A little while later, when Patrick dropped me off, he got out of his car to open my door.
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Such a gentleman.
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It was nice hanging out tonight.
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I'll see you tomorrow, superstar.
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Then he wrapped his arms around me and gave me a big hug.
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Is this what heaven smelled like?
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Then I headed up the front walk to my door.
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So do you like him or something?
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I whipped around and saw Addison waiting on our front porch swing.
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I don't know, maybe?
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He's so cute and really talented.
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Um, okay.
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Cool, I guess.
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Do you still want to practice?
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That's okay.
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I think I got it now.
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Okay, then.
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Well, um, then I guess I'll see you tomorrow.
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Here, I got you a milkshake.
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Hey, thanks.
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He started crossing the yard towards his house. Is it?
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Cookies and cream.
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Your favorite.
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Thanks.
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I'll see you tomorrow?
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You know it.
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Then it was finally time for nationals.
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As we arrived at the concert hall, I was overwhelmed by all the other groups here and overheard one girl say to another, She was a little flat at the end.
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I couldn't believe it.
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What if I lost us the whole competition?
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All night and throughout all our warm-ups the next day, it was all I could think about.
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If I messed up again, I'd be letting everyone down, including myself.
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And there were several famous music industry people judging the competition.
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What if I ended my career as a singer before it even started?
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And then, it was almost time to go up.
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I tried to calm down, but I was shaking like a leaf.
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Miss Conrad, Kaylee doesn't look so good.
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Miss Conrad came over.
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She looked pretty nervous herself.
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Kaylee, you look terrible.
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Are you going to be able to perform?
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Of course, I...
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Because if you're sick, I can always put Heidi on.
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I'm ready to go, Miss Conrad.
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Just then, I spotted Patrick warming up down the hall.
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I just need a minute.
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I raced down the hall towards him.
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He was stretching, shaking out his hands, jumping up and down.
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Patrick?
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His expression was so strange.
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Was he nervous too?
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I'm so nervous.
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Do you think we could practice?
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Kaylee, I'm kind of busy.
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What if we...
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I really just need some space here, Kaylee.
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Yesterday, you said we were a team.
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That doesn't feel like a team to me.
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I can't do this right now.
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Could you leave me alone?
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Fighting back tears, I ran down the hall and found a corner backstage.
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I couldn't let anyone see me so upset, especially not Miss Conrad or Heidi.
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What was I going to do?
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Suddenly, Addison stepped out of the shadows.
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He looked so handsome in his costume.
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Um, Kaylee, are you okay?
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I threw my arms around him.
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He caught me and squeezed tight.
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I'm so nervous.
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I overheard one of the other teams say I sounded bad.
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Miss Conrad is ready to replace me with Heidi.
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Patrick isn't any help and there's amazing industry people out there and ugh.
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You sounded amazing in rehearsal.
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Those other teams were just jealous.
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Forget about Patrick and Heidi.
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Remember why you love to sing.
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What was it your grandma always said?
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Sing from your heart?
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Exactly. Do that.
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I took a few deep breaths, and Addison was right.
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Will you just run the last part of the number with me? Of course.
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And there, in our little corner of the theater, we stepped, we twirled, we kicked in time together.
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Addison took my hand, spun me around, and dipped me low.
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I felt his arm slip.
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He was dropping me.
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But right before I was sure I'd hit the ground, he caught me with a twinkle in his eye.
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I swatted his arm.
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You tricked me.
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I'd never drop you, and even if I did, I'll always be here to catch you.
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Thank you, Addison.
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Then he smiled at me so genuinely, and my heart fell into my stomach.
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What was that?
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Places, please, students, places.
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Kaylee, are you ready?
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Yes, Miss Conrad.
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As we all rushed to take our spots to start our number, Addison shot me a wink.
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Knock him dead, superstar.
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You too.
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As soon as the lights came up on stage, I felt a little thrill of excitement.
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We danced, we sang, we twirled.
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Everyone had brought their A-game.
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When it came time for my duet with Patrick, we totally nailed it.
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But any spark that had been there was gone.
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As the opening chords of my solo began, the lights shined down on me and I opened my mouth.
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And the music poured from my heart.
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I knew my grandma was right there with me.
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I hit my final note and held it out forever as everyone finished their steps behind me.
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As we struck our final pose, the crowd erupted into applause.
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A standing ovation!
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I beamed.
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We totally nailed it!
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That night, after all the points had been tallied, all the teams gathered on stage behind the judges, Addison reached for my hand and I squeezed back.
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Thanks for the pep talk.
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I could have never done it without you.
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Of course you could have.
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I'm just here to remind you.
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You're always there for me.
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He leaned in close, and I felt a flutter in my stomach as he whispered in my ear.
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And I always will be, if you let me.
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I turned to look directly in his eyes.
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Kaylee, I have to tell you.
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Just then, the announcer started announcing the winners.
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Second place, runner-up.
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Our whole team clasped hands and took a deep breath together.
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And the grand prize for this year's National Show Choir Competition goes to...
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As they said our name, the crowd roared.
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It was so loud I could hardly think.
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Confetti rained down on us as Miss Conrad stepped forward to accept our trophy.
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I threw my arms around Addison and he picked me up, swinging me in a circle.
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We did it!
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We did it!
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As we packed up our things in the dressing room and said goodbye to the new friends we'd made at the competition, one of the judges knocked on our dressing room door.
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He was an exec for a record label back in L.A.
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I was so impressed with you.
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Your vocals were so clear, and you've got some real presents up there.
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Give me a call if you think you'd be interested in recording a single.
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He handed me his card, and I shook his hand, totally awestruck.
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Maybe dreams really do come true.
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I felt so relieved.
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Not only had I not let everyone down, but I'd made myself proud.
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On the bus, Addison dropped down in the seat beside me, running a hand through his hair.
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When he saw me watching him, he grinned and the butterflies were back.
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I'm totally beat, aren't you?
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Definitely.
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I, uh, got you something.
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Oh yeah?
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I pulled out a bag of gummy worms.
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Your favorite.
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You're the best, Kay.
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He ripped open the bag and dug in.
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Hey, Addison, what was it you were gonna tell me earlier?
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Um, I, uh, I don't know.
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I don't remember.
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Well, I have something I want to tell you.
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I- Yeah?
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I like you.
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Really?
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Really?
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I like you too.
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I have for a while now.
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Really?
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Really.
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He took my hand and I know my cheeks turned pink.
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I got something for you too.
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Ooh, okay.
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I love presents.
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And then he put his hand on my cheek, leaned in close, and kissed me.
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It was the perfect end to a perfect day.
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Thank you.

このレッスンの語彙とスピーキングのポイント

繰り返し出てくる語は次のとおりです:miss, Conrad, Addison, Patrick, Kaylee。 この動画には、シャドーイング用の文が336文、単語が2797語あります。 音声の長さは14:43です。 話す速さは速く、1分あたり約190語です。音のつながりや弱く発音される音が多くなります。 英語の頻出3,000語に含まれる単語は79%だけなので、語彙は難しめです。

この動画の重要語彙

動画の中で特に難しい単語15語を、発音と意味つきで紹介します。

単語発音意味
choir 名詞/kwaɪɚ/合唱団
audition 名詞/ɑˈdɪʃən/オーディション, 試聴
cheek 名詞/t͡ʃiːk/頬, ほっぺた
duet 名詞/djuˈɛt/二重唱, 二重奏
wink 名詞/ˈwɪŋk/ウインク
interrupt 動詞/ˌɪntəˈɹʌpt/中断する, 邪魔する
superstar 名詞/ˈsuː.pəˌstɑː/スーパースター
applause 名詞/əˈplɔːz/拍手
squeeze 動詞/skwiːz/押す, 締め付ける
insist 動詞/ɪnˈsɪst/主張する
lean 動詞/ˈliːn/傾ける
convenient 形容詞/kənˈviː.niənt/便利
burst 動詞/bɜːst/破裂する
trophy 名詞/ˈtɹoʊfi/トロフィー
applaud 動詞/əˈplɔd/拍手する

動画に出てくる句動詞

単語発音意味
calm down 動詞落ち着く
come over 動詞遣って来る
come up 動詞上がる, 登る
fight back 動詞/faɪt bæk/巻き返す
find out 動詞見出す, 調べる
go up 動詞上がる, 登る
hold out 動詞待つ
sit down 動詞座る, 腰掛ける

繰り返し練習したい文

動画に出てくる短く完結した文です。日常会話でそのまま使えます。

  • What would I do without you?
  • Wanna stay in practice a little with me?
  • How are you gonna get home?
  • Was he gonna kiss me?
  • I'm totally beat, aren't you?

この動画の文法

話し手がよく使っている文型を、動画の実際の表現とともに紹介します。

文型動画での表現
条件文 if + 節, will/would + 動詞 — 条件とその結果If I messed up again, I'd be · if I did, I'll always · if you think you'd be
現在完了形 have/has + 過去分詞 — 過去の出来事が今も関係しているI've always loved · have been · I've ever known
受動態 be + 過去分詞 — 誰がするかより、何が起きるかに焦点を当てるWe've been asked · be chosen · was overwhelmed

注意したい発音

話し手はI'm, don't, I'llなど、短縮形や弱形を78回使っています。聞こえたとおりの短い形で発音しましょう。

  • 「th」の音: thrill /θɹɪl/, thumb /ˈθʌm/
  • 「sh」と「zh」の音: audition /ɑˈdɪʃən/, milkshake /ˈmɪlk.ʃeɪk/, ovation /oʊˈveɪ.ʃən/, shriek /ʃɹiːk/, blush /ˈblʌʃ/
  • 長い単語(アクセントの位置に注意): confidently /ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/, inseparable /inˈsɛ.p(ə).ɹə.bl/, kindergarten /ˈkɪndəɹˌɡɑːɹt(ə)n/, genuinely /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ju.ɪn.li/

日本語話者が苦手な音:

  • /r/ と /l/ の区別 — /l/ は舌先を歯茎につけ、/r/ はどこにもつけない: inseparable /inˈsɛ.p(ə).ɹə.bl/, curl /kɜɹl/, rehearsal /ɹɪˈhɝsl̩/, thrill /θɹɪl/, relieve /ɹɪˈliːv/
  • /v/ — /b/ にならないように、上の歯を下唇に当てる: overhear /oʊ.vɚˈhɪɚ/, convenient /kənˈviː.niənt/, eavesdrop /ˈivzˌdɹɑp/, ovation /oʊˈveɪ.ʃən/, overwhelm /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwɛlm/
  • /f/ — 「フ」ではなく、上の歯と下唇で出す: trophy /ˈtɹoʊfi/, confetti /kənˈfɛ.ti/, confidently /ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/, flutter /ˈflʌtɚ/, comfy /ˈkʌm.fi/

この動画での練習方法

  1. まず声を出さずに動画を最後まで聞き、知らない単語をメモします。
  2. まず0.75倍速で一文ずつシャドーイングし、慣れてきたら通常の速度に戻します。
  3. 自分の声を録音して元の音声と比べます。choir, audition, cheekなどの単語に特に注意しましょう。

シャドーイングとは?英語上達に効果的な理由

シャドーイング(Shadowing)は、もともとプロの通訳者養成プログラムで開発された言語学習法で、多言語習得者として知られるDr. Alexander Arguelles によって広く普及されました。方法はシンプルですが非常に効果的:ネイティブスピーカーの英語を聞きながら、1〜2秒の遅延で声に出してすぐに繰り返す——まるで「影(shadow)」のように話者を追いかけます。文法ドリルや受動的なリスニングと異なり、シャドーイングは脳と口の筋肉が同時にリアルタイムで英語を処理・再現することを強制します。研究により、発音精度、抑揚、リズム、連音、リスニング力、そして会話の流暢さが大幅に向上することが確認されています。IELTSスピーキング対策や自然な英語コミュニケーションを目指す方に特におすすめです。

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