Shadowing Practice: Ariana Grande - 7 rings (Official Video) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Breakfast at Tiffany's and bottles of bubbles Curled with tattoos who like getting in trouble Lashes and diamonds,
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ATM machines Buy myself all of my favorite things Been through some bad shit,
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I should be a savage Who would've thought it turned me to a savage?
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Rather be tied up with calls
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and no strings Play my own tracks like I may want to sing My wrists stop watchin', my neck is flossing Make big supposits,
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my gloss is poppin' You like my hair, gee thanks, just bought it I see it, I like it, I want it, I got it I want it,
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I got it, I want it, I got it I want it, I got it, I want it, I got it You like my hair?
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Gee, thanks, just bought it I see it, I like it, I want it, I got it Wearing a ring but ain't gon' be no missus
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But matching diamonds for six of my bitches I'd rather spoil all my friends with my riches Think retail therapy,
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mind no addiction Who ever said money can't solve your problems?
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Must not have had enough money to solve them They say
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which one I say now I want all of Happiness is the same price as red by them My smile is beaming,
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my skin is gleaming The way it shine, I know you see it I bought a crib,
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just for the closet Both his and hers, I want it, I got it I want it, I got it, I want it, I got it I want it,
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I got it, I want it, I got it You like my hair, gee thanks, just bought it I see it, I like it, I want it,
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I got it My receipts be lookin' like phone numbers If it ain't money, the wrong number Black card is my business card The way
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it be setting a tone for me I don't need a break, but I be like, put it in the bag When you see them racks, they factor like my ass,
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yeah Go from the store to the booth Make it all back in one loop Give me the loop Never mind, I got a juice Nothing but never with true Look at my neck,
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look at my debt Ain't got enough money to pay me respect Ain't no budget
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when I'm on the side If I like it, then that's what I get, yeah I want it, I got it I want it, I got it I want it, I got it I want it,
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I got it You like my hair, gee thanks, just love it I see it, I like it I want it,
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I got it, yeah Thank you.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 22 sentences and 460 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:35. The speaker talks at a natural 179 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. Only 75% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| diamond noun | /ˈdaɪ.ə.mənd/ | A glimmering glass-like mineral that is an allotrope of carbon in which each atom is surrounded by four others in the form of a tetrahedron. |
| solve verb | /sɒlv/ | To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out. |
| loop noun | /luːp/ | A length of thread, line or rope that is doubled over to make an opening. |
| tone noun | /ˈtəʊn/ | A specific pitch. |
| string noun | /stɹɪŋ/ | A long, thin and flexible structure made from threads twisted together. |
| juice noun | /d͡ʒuːs/ | A liquid made from plant, especially fruit. |
| shine verb | /ʃaɪn/ | To emit or reflect light so as to glow. |
| bubble noun | /ˈbʌbəl/ | A spherically contained volume of air or other gas in a liquid, commonly a soapy liquid. |
| addiction noun | /əˈdɪkˌʃən/ | A state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences. |
| beam noun | /ˈbiːm/ | Any large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use. |
| tattoo noun | /tæˈtuː/ | An image made on a body part, usually the skin with ink and a needle. |
| closet noun | /ˈklɑzɪt/ | A small room within a house used to store clothing, food, or other household supplies. |
| booth noun | /buθ/ | A small stall for the display and sale of goods. |
| wrist noun | /ɹɪst/ | The complex joint between forearm bones, carpus, and metacarpals where the hand is attached to the arm; the carpus in a narrow sense. |
| receipt noun | /ɹɪˈsiːt/ | The act of receiving, or the fact of having been received. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 9 contractions and reduced forms, such as ain't, can't, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shine /ʃaɪn/, addiction /əˈdɪkˌʃən/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like diamond, solve, loop.
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.