Shadowing Practice: Adele Reveals She Wants Another Baby! | The Graham Norton Show - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Let's talk about Vegas.
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What happened?
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How did it end up coming so down to the wire, like the night before?
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How did that happen?
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I tried my hardest, right?
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I really thought I would be able to pull something else together, you know, in time, and that was why it was so last minute, which, you know, I regret, obviously, that I kept going with it until that late in the day.
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But it just wasn't ready, and there were lots of different reasons of why.
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There were COVID, you know, delays with pieces of the show.
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There were some things that weren't going to be arriving until the day of the show so therefore I would never be able to see them or approve them and so that you know there were lots of delays for that we our manpower was down because I'm doing all this testing for my you know for my crew and stuff like that and our carpenters who are there to fix and change things you know there and then we had like hardly any able to come to work and it just would have been a really half-hour show and I can't do that I can't that doesn't people will see straight through me up on stage being I've never done anything like that in my life.
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I'm not going to start now, you know?
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So, obviously gutted.
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But we're working our arses off literally 24 hours a day.
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I don't want to announce a new set of dates until I know that everything will definitely be ready.
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Can you imagine?
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Don't dedicate it.
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Also, I'd have to go on and do a show that ain't ready.
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I don't want it, but I'd have to.
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But also, I suppose when we think about you, we think about, you know, this voice and you kind of think if it was just you If it was just you, a piano, a lightbulb and a mic, people would have been quite happy.
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Was that ever a possibility that you'd just go out and go, look, guys, there's nothing?
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There's def...
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There's nothing.
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There's nothing.
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There's me!
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No, there's definitely...
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There is a...
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There was a part of the show that was like that, but I feel like I've always had a really great incline with my show.
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Like, you know, I'm really comfortable in theatres, which is one of the reasons I'm so bloody excited about doing the Coliseum.
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Yeah.
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And then I nailed my arenas.
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I don't care what no-one says.
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Like, considering that I'd always done theatres.
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And I went on every night loving doing my show because I knew it was a great show, like, you know?
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And then I did stadiums, and I did it in the round, which even my team were, like, worried about.
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I thought for a solo artist, I thought, bloody nailed it.
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I worked the whole room in the rail.
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But it was also like, it was just a stadium show, but we'd been on tour for so long with, you know, with the arena tour and stuff like that.
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And I don't want to, I'm not going to try and do a stadium show in a theatre, but it's Vegas.
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It can't just be me on me fucking guitar.
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There has to be something else happening, you know?
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Not completely, not the whole show stripped back, no.
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And so you say you are planning to do these, they are going to happen?
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Absolutely.
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100% happening.
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OK.
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Yes.
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And how long might fans have to wait?
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I'm not asking for commitment to a date, but just...
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If you have a ticket, are you holding on to that for years?
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They're absolutely happening this year.
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This year?
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Oh, 100%.
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Oh, fantastic.
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Have you been reading the papers?
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LAUGHTER Yeah, I have.
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Yeah.
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I believe everything in the papers.
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They are absolutely happening this year.
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Oh, my God.
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OK, perfect.
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Yes.
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Very good, very good.
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I want a baby next year.
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LAUGHTER I'm not breaking...
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I'm like, I have plans next year!
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I have plans!
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Imagine if I had to cancel shows cos I'm having a baby!
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No, I've got plans next year, they better fucking happen this year.
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That is some gestation.

Context & Background

Adele, a globally renowned singer, recently appeared on "The Graham Norton Show" to discuss her exciting plans for a concert in Las Vegas. During the conversation, she expressed her regrets about the last-minute delays that affected her preparations for the show. Adele's articulate thoughts on the production challenges—such as COVID-related issues and staffing constraints—reveal her commitment to delivering a spectacular performance. She candidly acknowledged her fear of disappointing fans with an incomplete show, emphasizing the importance of quality over haste. This section provides context for learners to understand the pressures artists face and the determination they possess to ensure a great performance.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • "I tried my hardest" – A common phrase expressing effort and dedication.
  • "I regret" – Useful for conveying feelings of remorse or disappointment.
  • "Everything will definitely be ready" – Indicates certainty and commitment to preparedness.
  • "I can't do that" – An expression of refusal, useful for setting boundaries.
  • "I'm working my arse off" – An informal way to express intense hard work and dedication.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To improve your English speaking skills using this video, follow these steps using a shadowing app or a shadowing site:

  1. Listen Actively: Play the video and listen closely to Adele's speech. Pay attention to her tone, pace, and pronunciation.
  2. Repeat After Her: Pause the video at intervals and try to imitate her speech. Use the 'shadowspeak' method to match her pronunciation and rhythm closely.
  3. Phrase Breakdown: Focus on the top phrases highlighted above. Practice them repeatedly in context, ensuring you understand their usage and implication.
  4. Record Yourself: Use a shadow speak feature in your shadowing app to record yourself while speaking. Compare your rendition to Adele's and note areas for improvement.
  5. Refine and Repeat: Continue practicing until you're comfortable with the phrases. Regularly return to the video and repeat this process to cement your learning.

By using the techniques of shadowing and regular practice, you can significantly enhance your speaking abilities. This method not only helps in speaking but also in understanding cultural nuances in communication. So, why not learn English with YouTube today and develop your fluency in a fun and engaging way?

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.

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