Shadowing Practice: Bella Kay - Steady (Lyrics) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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I don't wanna fall in love cause I don't believe that I deserve it There's always one more pound to lose, I'm not worthy
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if I didn't earn it I don't wanna fall in love cause who could love me back on purpose Always too much,
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never enough, never your person I can't treat you right if I treat myself like this
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I need to get finished with I'm working on it Guess we'll never be ready
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Guess we'll never be good We will never go steady I don't think that we should
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Guess I'll never be ready Guess I'll never be where I've been I always wanna be mine
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Guess I'll never be yours I don't wanna fall in love Cause I'm scared of the person I'll become
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There's always one more bridge to burn How far can I make you run?
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I don't wanna fall in love Cause I know when it's all said and done Back where I started,
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more broken hearted Lesser the person I was I can't treat you with it But I treat myself like this I
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need to get past where I'm working on it Guess I'll never be ready Guess I'll never be good
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We will never go study it But I don't think that we should Guess I'll never be ready
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Guess I'll never be Whatever I'd be Oh, I swear I'll never be mine
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Swear I'll never be yours I can't I can't I can't I can't
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I can't You know I can't I can't I can't Oh I can't You know I can't Guess I'm gonna be
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Guess I'm gonna be good But I'm gonna go study But I'm gonna go show you
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Guess I'll never be ready Guess I'll never be What I'll be I always wanna be mine
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I swear I'll never be yours
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Bella Kay - Steady”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: Guess, treat, fall, swear, mine. This video has 18 sentences and 307 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:20. The speaker talks slowly, about 92 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 79% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 13 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| earn verb | /ɝn/ | To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work. |
| pound noun | /ˈpaʊ̯nd/ | A unit of weight in various measurement systems. |
| steady adjective | /ˈstɪdi/ | Firm in standing or position; not tottering or shaking; fixed; firm. |
| worthy adjective | /ˈwɝ.ði/ | Having worth, merit, or value. |
| scare verb | /skɛɚ/ | To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way. |
| swear verb | /ˈswɛɚ/ | To take an oath, to promise intensely, solemnly, and/or with legally binding effect. |
| deserve verb | /dɪˈzɝv/ | To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have. |
| burn verb | /bɝn/ | To cause to be consumed by fire. |
| treat verb | /tɹiːt/ | To negotiate, discuss terms, bargain (for or with). |
| yours | /jɔɹz/ | That or those belonging to you; the possessive second-person singular pronoun used without a following noun. |
| finish verb | /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ | To complete (something). |
| purpose noun | /ˈpɜːpəs/ | The end for which something is done, is made or exists. |
| bridge noun | /bɹɪd͡ʒ/ | A construction spanning a waterway, ravine, or valley from a height, allowing for the passage of vehicles, pedestrians, trains, etc. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get past verb | To continue around a blockage; to get around (something); to surpass something that is in the way. |
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 | I've been |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should Guess |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | we'll never be · I'll never be · will never go |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | I'm working |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 56 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, can't, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
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 earn, pound, steady.
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.