Shadowing Practice: ABBA - The Winner Takes It All (Lyrics) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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I I
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don't wanna talk, about things we've gone through Though it's hurting me,
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now it's history I've played all my cards,
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and that's what you've done too Nothing more to say,
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no more ace to play The winner takes it all,
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the loser standing small Beside the victory,
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that's our destiny I was in your arms,
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thinking I belonged there I figured it made sense,
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building me a fence Building me a home,
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thinking I'd be strong there But I was a fool,
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laying by the rules The gods make paradise,
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their minds as cold as ice And someone way down here,
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loses someone dear The winner takes it all,
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the loser has to fall It's simple and it's plain Why should I complain?
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But tell me, does she kiss Like I used to kiss you?
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Does it feel the same When she calls your name?
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Somewhere deep inside You must know I miss you But what can I say?
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Rules must be obeyed The judges will decide The likes of me provide Spectators on the shore
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Always stay in love The game is on again A lover or a friend A big thing or a small
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The winner takes it all I don't wanna talk If it makes you feel sad And I understand
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You've come to shake my hand I apologize If it makes you feel bad Seeing me so tense
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No self -confidence But you see The winner takes it all But we'll chase it on
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So we'll chase it on And we'll chase it on Oh,
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my God, my God, my God, my God Wake up here,
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someone here Take it all,
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let's do it Let's do it Thank you.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 26 sentences and 285 words to shadow. The speech runs for 4:54. 82% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
14 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| chase verb | /t͡ʃeɪs/ | To follow at speed. |
| loser noun | /luzɚ/ | A person who loses; one who fails to win or thrive. |
| plain noun | /pleɪn/ | An expanse of land with relatively low relief and few trees, especially a grassy expanse. |
| belong verb | /bɪˈlɒŋ/ | To have its proper place. |
| shake verb | /ˈʃeɪk/ | To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly. |
| shore noun | /ʃɔɹ/ | Land adjoining a non-flowing body of water, such as an ocean, lake or pond. |
| lover noun | /ˈlʌvɚ/ | One who loves and cares for another person in a romantic way; a sweetheart, love, soulmate, boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse. |
| complain verb | /kəmˈpleɪn/ | To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment. |
| fence noun | /fɛns/ | A thin artificial barrier that separates two pieces of land or forms a perimeter enclosing the lands of a house, building, etc. |
| destiny noun | /ˈdɛs.tɪ.ni/ | That to which any person or thing is destined; a predetermined state; a condition predestined by the Divine or by human will. |
| apologize verb | /əˈpɑləˌd͡ʒaɪz/ | To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends |
| paradise noun | /ˈpæɹədaɪs/ | The place where sanctified souls are believed to live after death. |
| tense noun | /tɛns/ | The property of indicating the point in time at which an action or state of being occurs or exists. |
| obey verb | /oʊˈbeɪ/ | To do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| go through verb | To travel from one end of something to the other. | |
| wake up verb | /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ | To stop sleeping; to awake. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 12 contractions and reduced forms, such as we'll, don't, wanna. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shake /ˈʃeɪk/, shore /ʃɔɹ/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like chase, loser, plain.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | we've gone · I've played · you've done |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will decide · we'll chase |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | has to fall · must know |
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.