Shadowing Practice: GIVĒON - Like I Want You (Official Audio) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Sometimes I wish you knew But I disguise the truth I say I'm happy but I'm still stuck on us
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Does your mind play this game too?
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Think about me and you?
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I guess I'll just pretend until it all makes sense Mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm See you face to face,
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I'm thinking about the days we used to be But I can't make it seem But I can't make it seem
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See you face to face, I'm thinking bout the days we used to be But I can't make a scene,
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but I can't make a scene Like I want you,
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you Even if it's true
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Even if it's true I guess it's overdue Tell me your point of view
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Tell me am I to blame?
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You're so good with change
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A table set for two You got me waiting but you ain't coming through
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Try to stay patient but gotta face the truth Mm-mm-mm
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Ooh-ah-ooh-ah See you face to face I'm thinking about the days we used to be But I can't make a scene,
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but I can't make a scene See you face to face,
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I'm thinking bout the days we used to be But I can't make a scene,
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but I can't make it seem Like I want you,
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you, even if it's true Even if it's true,
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you, baby, even if it's true
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There's no reason to believe I'll save us now But if you really love me, say it now Why is it so hard to figure out?
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I need you every day,
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but leave me when I say it Like I want you,
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you Even if it's true
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Even if it's true
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I'm
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going to go.

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Real-Life Heartache: A Conversation with Yourself

The video captures a raw, relatable moment—someone grappling with unspoken feelings, pretending to be over a past relationship while still stuck on what was. It’s the kind of internal dialogue we’ve all had: wanting to express emotion but holding back, questioning blame, and longing for clarity. This scenario is perfect for practicing natural English speech because it uses everyday language to convey deep emotion, making it easy to connect with and mimic.

5 Must-Memorize Chunks for Fluent Speech

  • "stuck on us": To be unable to move past a relationship. Example: "I know we broke up, but I’m still stuck on us."
  • "make a scene": To act out emotionally in public. Example: "I wanted to yell, but I didn’t want to make a scene."
  • "overdue": Something that should have happened earlier. Example: "A talk about our future is long overdue."
  • "face the truth": To accept reality, even if it’s hard. Example: "I can’t avoid it anymore—I need to face the truth."
  • "figure out": To understand or solve a problem. Example: "Why can’t we figure out how to communicate?"

These chunks are used constantly in daily English, so mastering them will make your speech sound more native.

Your Shadowing Challenge: Sound Like the Speaker

Ready to improve your pronunciation and fluency? Try the shadowing technique—a proven way to learn English with videos. Here’s how: Play the video, pause after each line, and repeat it immediately, matching the speaker’s tone, speed, and stress. Focus on phrases like "Like I want you, you"—notice how the repetition adds emotion. For an extra boost, record yourself and compare it to the original. This "shadowspeaks" practice trains your mouth to move like a native and helps you internalize natural rhythm. Do this for 5 minutes a day, and you’ll start hearing progress in no time. Remember: Every repetition brings you closer to speaking English with confidence!

Grammatica in deze video

De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:

StructuurIn de video
“Used to” used to + werkwoord — een vroegere gewoonte of toestand die niet meer kloptused to be
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — iets dat nu of in deze periode gebeurtI'm thinking
Toekomst met “will” will + werkwoord — een besluit, belofte of voorspellingI'll just pretend · I'll save

Wat is de Shadowing-techniek?

Shadowing is een wetenschappelijk onderbouwde taalleermethode die oorspronkelijk is ontwikkeld voor professionele tolkentraining en gepopulariseerd door polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. De methode is eenvoudig maar krachtig: je luistert naar native Engelse audio en herhaalt het onmiddellijk hardop — als een schaduw die de spreker volgt met slechts 1–2 seconden vertraging. In tegenstelling tot passief luisteren of grammaticadrills, dwingt shadowing je hersenen en mondspieren om echte spraakpatronen tegelijkertijd te verwerken en te reproduceren. Onderzoek toont aan dat het de uitspraaknauwkeurigheid, intonatie, ritme, verbonden spraak, luisterbegrip en spreekvaardigheid aanzienlijk verbetert — waardoor het een van de meest effectieve methoden is voor IELTS Speaking-voorbereiding en echte Engelse communicatie.

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