Shadowing Practice: Ariana Grande Discusses New Milestone & Her Past Year - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Welcome back to the show.
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Ladies and gentlemen, Ariana Grande is still here.
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Thank you for sticking around.
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That was such an incredible surprise.
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It was such an incredible surprise for me.
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I was so excited that I got to do it.
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I was so nervous.
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Those boys will never, ever forget that.
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Me neither.
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I'll tell you what.
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When we organized this, we didn't know that
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when you were going to be here today that this would be quite an incredible day for you.
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I didn't know I was going to be sitting on this couch right now.
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Well, we felt like we couldn't have you here.
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Sorry, I'm undergrist.
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Sorry.
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We felt like we couldn't have you here
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and not celebrate the milestone you've achieved today
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because today you are having one of the biggest days in the history of music.
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I don't know if people know this,
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but Ariana's album, Thank You,
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Next, is currently the number one album in the country and you hold the number one,
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number two, and number three spots on the Billboard Hot 100.
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I'm sorry.
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Which is unbelievable.
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It's incredible.
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Thanks.
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You should be so thrilled.
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I am, I am, I am.
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To put this in perspective,
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the last artist to do this in history...
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I'm sorry, it's so crazy.
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...was a band called The Beatles.
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Yeah.
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It's insane.
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It's so silly.
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How...
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I'm sorry.
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How do you feel today?
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I think it's so funny.
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I thought it was hilarious.
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WHEN I WALK UP I THOUGHT IT WAS LIKE AN EDIT THAT MY FANS MADE.
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YOU KNOW, THEY'RE LIKE INSANE PEOPLE THAT I LOVE.
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BUT I THOUGHT IT WAS A JOKE.
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I THOUGHT IT WAS A JOKE.
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SO IT'S REALLY WILD.
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MY MOM AND I WERE DRIVING AROUND LISTENING TO THE VEATLES ALL DAY.
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AND I'M JUST LIKE, THIS IS CRAZY.
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I WAS LIKE, I'M SO SORRY.
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THIS IS SO WEIRD AND CRAZY.
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IT'S AN AMAZING ACHIEVEMENT.
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YOU SHOULD BE SO PROUD OF IT.
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I'LL GO AWAY FOR A LITTLE, I PROMISE.
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NO, WE DON'T WANT YOU TO.
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I DO.
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WE DON'T WANT YOU TO.
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I'm tired of my voice.
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Now, we made a parody on our show.
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Oh, thank you, Jeff.
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With Jeff Goldblum.
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Do you think, how much of a role do you think that played in the album being...
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A lot.
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Yeah, a lot of people have said that.
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Honestly, a lot.
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Yeah, a lot of people have said they think without that,
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it probably wouldn't have happened.
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Yeah.
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I was actually one of the people who said that.
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So thank you.
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Now, what do you do now?
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What does Ariana Grande do when you have the number one album,
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the number one, two, and three on the billboard?
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You are officially right now the biggest recording artist in the world.
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What do you do tonight to celebrate?
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Well, honestly, I was so excited you asked me to do this today
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because I usually don't have anything to do other than just make songs and,
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like, rehearse and that's it.
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Personal life still non-existent.
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So I was so excited to come here.
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So no plans for tonight?
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My mom wants to take me to dinner,
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but I want to go to the studio,
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so I think I'm just going to end up in the studio.
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Well, we think we would help kick off the celebrations.
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You don't have to, but do you want to come?
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Well, come to the studio.
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Yeah, it'll be fun.
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Don't start this.
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I've already been asked to join the TNT boys,
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and they're probably in a car on their way home.
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YOU LIE TO ME.
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YOU DON'T WANT MY KILLER HARMONIES ON YOUR SONGS.
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I DO.
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I CONVINCED YOU TO HARMONIZE ME LAST TIME.
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SORRY, GO AHEAD, BUDDY.
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SORRY, SORRY, SORRY.
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STOP TALKING, I AM.
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WE THOUGHT WE WOULD MAYBE KICK OFF THE CELEBRATIONS.
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I wanted to harmonise with me last time.
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Sorry, sorry, sorry.
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We thought we would maybe kick off the celebrations.
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We got you a congratulations cake.
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She's right here.
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With a one, two, three.
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It's an incredible thing.
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Thank you.
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Now, we can't carry on with the rest of the show until you've eaten the entire cake, so...
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Oh, wow.
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Thank you.
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You should probably get in there,
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but seriously, congratulations on an amazing day.
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I mean this, from the bottom of my heart,
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after everything you've been through this past 12 months,
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I think it is a wonderful thing,
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and you should enjoy this moment and be incredibly proud of it.
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I love you, too.
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Ladies and gentlemen, We're gonna stick around.
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Thanks for your cake.
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And Ana Grande, we'll be right back.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will explore a recent interview with the pop star Ariana Grande, where she discusses her impressive achievements and the emotions surrounding her music career. By practicing this content, you will improve your English listening and speaking skills through the shadowing technique, which involves mimicking native speakers to enhance pronunciation and fluency. This exercise is particularly beneficial for those preparing for tests such as the IELTS, as it closely mimics the natural flow of conversation in English.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Milestone: A significant event or stage in the development of something.
  • Incredible: Difficult to believe; extraordinary.
  • Nervous: Feeling anxious or worried about something.
  • Celebrate: Acknowledge a significant event with festivities or joy.
  • Unbelievable: Not able to be believed; extraordinary.
  • Joke: Something said or done to provoke laughter.
  • Driving around: Traveling by car in a leisurely manner.
  • Crazy: Extremely enthusiastic or excited; unusual.

Practice Tips

As you engage with this interview transcript, consider employing the shadowing technique to refine your spoken English. To start, listen to the video at a comfortable speed, paying close attention to Ariana's tone and rhythm. Then, utilize a shadowing app or site to playback segments of the interview, following her speaking style closely.

Focus on picking up on her emotional nuances; for instance, when she expresses excitement or disbelief, mirror not just her words but also the inflection and pacing. This can greatly enhance your ability to convey emotions in English, a crucial skill for IELTS speaking practice.

When shadowing, try pausing the video after a few sentences to repeat what you heard, ensuring that you match the speed and tone. This will help you build confidence in speaking fluidly and naturally, an essential aspect of effective communication.

Integrating this practice into your daily routine will not only boost your vocabulary but also improve your overall fluency in English. Embrace the process and enjoy connecting with the content while enhancing your language skills!

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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