Shadowing Practice: Ariana Grande - thank u, next (Official Video) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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One time on Twitter, I heard Ariana was pregnant.
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So I got pregnant so we could be pregnant at the same time.
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Turns out it was just a rumor.
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Ariana Grande told me my hair looks sexy, pushback.
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She's not wrong.
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Ariana broke off an engagement, so I found a guy to propose to me, and I broke off an engagement.
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I heard she's a lesbian now and dating some chick called Aubrey.
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It's fucking sick.
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I heard a few recorders snoring and play it backwards, it sounds like Fantasia.
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Ariana says, honest to God, knock me out.
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So I decided to punch myself in the face.
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It was awesome.
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I'm
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so thankful Wish I could say thank you to Malcolm Cause
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he was an angel One taught me love One taught me patience
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And one taught me pain And I'm so amazed You said Loved and I've lost
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And that's not what I see
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So look what I got Look at what you taught me And for that I say Thank you,
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next, next, thank you I'm so fucking grateful for my ex Thank you,
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next, next, thank you I'm so fucking spent more time with my friends
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I ain't worried about nothing Plus I met someone else We having better discussions
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I know they say I'm going too fast But this won't go last Cause her name is Ari
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And I'm so good with that She's a happy life
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She taught me patience She handled pain That shit's amazing I've loved
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and lost But that's not what I did Cause look what I found No need for such drinking,
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but I say Thank you,
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thank you next Thank you next I'm so fucking grateful for my ex Thank you,
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thank you next Thank you,
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thank you next I'm so fucking grateful for my ex Thank you next Thank you next Thank you next
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I'm so fucking One day I'll walk down the aisle Hold a hand to my mama
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I'll be thanking my dad Cause she grew from the drama Only when I do it once,
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real bad Call me fashion less God forbid something happens
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At least that song is a smash I got
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so much love Got so much patience Learned from the pain Turned out amazing Turned out amazing I'm a philosopher
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That's not what I see Look what I saw No need for searching Give all that I say I mean,
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he was really cute, you know?
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He was really cute Yeah, and it was It was really big Mmm Well, I've only
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gone out with one guy that had a big front tooth
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and I liked it because it he never got anything stuck in the front teeth but
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have you ever gone out with someone that had no teeth at all no
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What I see, look what I found No need for searching Give all that I say Thank you,
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thank you, thank you, thank you I'm so fucking grateful for my act Thank you,
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thank you, thank you Thank you, thank you I'm so fucking grateful for my act Thank you Thank you,
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thank you, thank you Thank you, thank you, thank you I'm so fuckin' grateful for my ex Thank you,
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next Thank you, next Thank you,
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next Thank you, next Thank you,
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next Thank you, next Thank you,
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next Thank
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you, Next Bitch.

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Why This Video Is Perfect for Learning English with YouTube

If you’re looking to boost your speaking skills, the "thank u, next" video is a goldmine. Its casual, conversational tone mirrors real-life speech—filled with slang, contractions, and natural pauses—making it ideal for shadow speak and IELTS speaking practice. The mix of storytelling and lyrics helps you get comfortable with both everyday dialogue and expressive language, a key skill for exams and real-world communication.

Breaking Down Natural Speech: 3 Phrases to Master

Let’s look at why the dialogue sounds so authentic:

  • "Turns out it was just a rumor." The phrase "turns out" is a common way to share a surprising truth, used in casual conversations. It flows smoothly and avoids formal language, making it easy to integrate into your own speech.
  • "I'm so fucking grateful for my ex." While the swear word is informal, the structure "so [adjective] for" is widely used to emphasize strong feelings. Practicing this helps you sound more natural when expressing gratitude or frustration.
  • "One taught me love, one taught me patience, and one taught me pain." This repetitive structure (one taught me...) is catchy and easy to mimic. It’s a great example of how rhythm and repetition make speech memorable—perfect for improving fluency.

A Simple Shadowing Technique Practice Routine

Use the shadowing technique to nail pronunciation and flow: 1. Watch a 10-second clip of the video, focusing on the speaker’s mouth movements and intonation. 2. Pause, then repeat the clip immediately, trying to match the speed, stress, and tone. 3. Record yourself and compare it to the original—note where you stumble (e.g., "fucking grateful" might be tricky!). 4. Repeat daily for 10 minutes. This routine trains your brain to think in English and improves your pronunciation fast, whether you’re prepping for IELTS or just want to sound more confident.

Remember, the goal isn’t perfection—it’s progress. Keep at it, and soon you’ll be speaking with the same ease as the video’s characters!

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters nowI've lost · I've loved · have you ever gone
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or predictionwon't go · I'll walk · I'll be

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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