Shadowing Practice: Billie Eilish - bad guy - Learn English Speaking with Video
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- My Invisalon has-- - I have taken out my Invisalon.
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I was-- - I have taken out my Invisalon, and this is the album.
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When you're on your tippy toes Creeping around like no one knows, think you're so criminal.
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Bruises on both my knees for you,
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don't say thank you or please I do what I want when I'm wanting to.
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My soul, so cynical.
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So you're a tough guy, like you're really rough guy Just can't get enough guy, just always so puffed guy I'm that bad type,
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make your mama sad type Make your girlfriend mad type, might seduce your dad type I'm the bad guy.
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Duh I'm the bad guy I like I like it
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when you take control Even if you know
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that you don't own me I'll let you play the role I'll be your animal.
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My mommy likes to sing along with me
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But she won't sing this song if she leads all the lyrics She'll pity the men I know.
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So you're a tough guy, like you're really rough guy Just can't get enough guy, chest always so puffed guy I'm that bad type,
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make your mama sad type Make your girlfriend mad type,
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might seduce your dad type I'm the bad guy Duh.
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I'm the bad guy.
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Duh.
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I'm only good at being bad.
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Bad.
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I like when you get mad I guess I'm pretty glad that you're alone You said she's scared of me I mean,
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I don't see what she sees But maybe it's cause I'm wearing your cologne I'm a bad guy
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 22 sentences and 262 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:41. The speaker talks slowly, about 98 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 81% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| mama noun | /ˈmɑmə/ | Synonym of mother (“a female parent”). |
| puff noun | /pʌf/ | A sharp exhalation of a small amount of breath through the mouth. |
| lyrics noun | /ˈlɪɹ.ɪks/ | The words to a song (or other vocal music). |
| knee noun | /ni/ | In humans, the joint or the region of the joint in the middle part of the leg between the thigh and the shank. |
| scare verb | /skɛɚ/ | To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way. |
| toe noun | /təʊ/ | Each of the five digits on the end of the human foot. |
| pity noun | /ˈpɪt.i/ | A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something. |
| cynical adjective | /ˈsɪnɪkəl/ | Of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness. |
| seduce verb | /sɪˈd(j)uːs/ | To beguile or lure (someone) away from duty, accepted principles, or proper conduct; to lead astray. |
| bruise noun | /bɹuz/ | A purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow. |
| tippy adjective | /ˈtɪpi/ | Of tea, having a large amount of tips, or leaf buds. |
| girlfriend noun | /ˈɡɝlfɹɛnd/ | A female partner in an unmarried romantic relationship. |
| sing verb | /ˈsɪŋ/ | To produce musical or harmonious sounds with one’s voice. |
| rough adjective | /ɹʌf/ | Not smooth; uneven. |
| chest noun | /t͡ʃɛst/ | A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| take out verb | To remove. |
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 | have taken |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might seduce |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | I'm wanting · I'm wearing |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 27 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, you're, don't. 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 mama, puff, lyrics.
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.