Shadowing Practice: Billie Eilish Just Wants Rihanna to Drop Another Album | Ask Me Anything | ELLE - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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I met a Gemini man and I dated his ass and then I believed in astrology.
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I met a Gemini man and I dated his ass and then I believed in astrology.
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Hi, I'm Billie Eilish and today I'm letting Elle ask me anything.
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Alright, here I go then.
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What is the best part of the album making process?
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My favorite thing in the world is listening in the car to
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and from my brother's house and anywhere else that I go.
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Like I'll put my phone in the center of the room
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and either take a video of the screen playing the song and then listen to the video over and over,
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or like a voice memo in the room.
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But that's my favorite thing in the world to do.
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Is BE4 on the way?
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Oh yeah, we've got, we're more than halfway.
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So that's all I'll say.
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What's one superstition you secretly believe in?
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As a person with OCD,
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I believe in every superstition.
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So do not tell me a superstition that I don't already know because I will start like I can't take any risks,
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you know I'm not even gonna get into that,
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but there you go Describe the dynamic when you and Vinny's are collaborating
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Writing and then recording and then playing pickleball and then eating
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and then going on a dog walk and then coming back and recording more
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What's nice about being siblings is there's no hard feelings whatsoever i can really say anything
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and so can he and neither of us get our feelings for it you know
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when we were younger
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and we were doing this i was very uh grumpy um bitchy let's say
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and i'm not that way anymore
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and also he's not as like older brothery honestly i can't really talk about it any highly
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or what's the most unexpected place you found inspiration for a
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song chihiro is like written from the perspective of the character of Chihiro in the movie Spirited Away.
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It's just one of those things
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that like I would never have thought to do except we were writing
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and we were singing and it made me think of Spirited Away
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and then that just led into this thing it was like we would have never been able to do
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that if we hadn't like come across it naturally in a way.
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What's a musical risk you're glad you took?
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Birds of a feather.
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is a musical risk for me that I'm very glad that I took, obviously.
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It was a sound that I had never done before.
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I didn't like the idea of going more pop,
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let's say, because obviously things ended up well.
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Name three songs that are in heavy rotation for you right now.
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I'll Be Seeing You by Billie Holiday,
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Caribbean Blue by Enya, Twilight by Elliott Smith.
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If Rihanna ever fucking makes R9,
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then I'm excited for that.
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James Cameron is co-directing Hit Me Hard and Soft.
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What is your favorite film of his?
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I gotta say Avatar 3,
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because that shit was fire.
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Garang?
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Amazing.
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I went to Disney World in Florida,
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and we went on the Avatar, like, ride.
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Oh my god, amazing!
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I want to go to there.
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They have you, like, on a dragon, kind of.
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Like, you're on this little, like, bikey-type feeling thing but it's breathing under,
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you can feel it breathing.
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Oh my God!
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My literally dream is to have a dragon.
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The amount of dragon dreams I've had in my life,
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you would not even believe it.
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Which performance from the tour are you most excited for fans to see in 3D?
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Girl, like all of it, it's so good.
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I can't even tell you how insane it's to be at 3D and just be like completely enveloping you in this amazing,
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beautiful thing that I'm so grateful we're going to have forever to watch.
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Um, yeah, how's the toaster on my knees?
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So I have like a specific way that I do it
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so I don't get hurt or injured or fly too far one direction.
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Because if I lean forward,
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I'll literally fly off the B stage into the audience.
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So you got to give it a good squat.
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Use those glutes.
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What's been your most memorable fan interaction?
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One of my favorite things in the world is after the show,
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when we leave the venue,
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all the fans who've waited outside,
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I'll usually like hang my half of my body out the window
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or like get up and sit on the window and like scream and wave and like touch anyone's hands.
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And then they run by the car and it's just the most magical thing in the world.
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They are so precious to me,
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and the way that they come with theirs.
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They're so ready to defend me,
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and it is so awesome.
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I love them so much.
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I could not love them anymore.
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What is one fashion trend you'll never take part in?
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There's nothing that's like, oh, that's horrible.
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If you like it, you like it.
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With that being said, I will never wear fur, but that's it.
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What is a common misconception about Sagittarius's?
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Bitch, those are not misconceptions.
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Those are true.
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Here's the thing about astrology, that shit is real.
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That shit is true.
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And this is coming from a person who,
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if somebody brought up astrology,
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I would be like, oh my God,
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please shut the fuck up.
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And then I met a Gemini man and I dated his ass and then I believed in astrology.
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And since then, no matter what,
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without a doubt, I can recognize a Gemini from a mile away.
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Girl Geminis, amazing.
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Life of the party, my favorite people in the world.
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Male Geminis, go to hell.
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So Sagittarius is, here's the real conception,
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not misconception, conception about Sagittarius loud,
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stubborn, obnoxious, bossy, funny, insane, sexy, good in bed.
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Yeah, kind of flaky also.
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A little flaky.
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I'm working on it.
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What's the last concert you went to as a fan?
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I went to Paul McCartney's concert and it was at the Fonda,
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which is an insane extreme underplay,
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which as you can imagine was like the most insane magical thing in the world thing in the world
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and I met him for the first time and it was insane and that's all.
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What was the last TV show you binged?
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I watched all of Girls in one week while I redid my closet
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which I kind of was horrified that I did
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but I really had to redo my closet and so I had a little companion while I did it.
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What's one hill you die on?
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Y'all not gonna like me for this one.
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Eating meat is inherently wrong And then the other thing is two things cannot coincide.
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I love animals.
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I love all animals so much, and I eat meat.
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You just, they're just, you can't do both.
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Sorry.
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You can eat meat.
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Go for it.
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You can love animals, but you can't do both.
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Thanks so much for watching,
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and be sure to check out my elk cover out now.
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Bye.
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Context & Background
In the Ask Me Anything session hosted by ELLE, Billie Eilish shares insights into her creative process, achievements, and personal anecdotes. As a prominent figure in music, her conversations not only provide a glimpse into her life as an artist but also offer valuable language learning opportunities for English learners. The dialogue touches on themes of collaboration, inspiration, and personal beliefs, making it a rich resource for practicing English speaking skills.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- "I met a Gemini man and I dated his ass and then I believed in astrology." - This phrase illustrates conversational informalities and humor.
- "That’s my favorite thing in the world to do." - Highlighting personal preferences helps express feelings effectively.
- "We’re more than halfway." - A simple yet effective way to communicate progress.
- "Is a musical risk for me that I'm very glad that I took." - Emphasizes the importance of taking chances in life and art.
- "I would never have thought to do except we were writing." - Encourages thinking outside the box, a great inspirational phrase.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
Shadowing is an effective technique for improving English speaking practice. By imitating Billie Eilish's dialogue, learners can enhance their listening skills and pronunciation. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Watch the Video: Begin by watching the entire video. Pay close attention to Eilish’s tone, rhythm, and expressions to capture the nuances of her speech.
- Listen and Repeat: Choose a short segment of the transcript that resonates with you, such as her personal anecdotes. Listen closely and try to repeat after her, mimicking her inflection and pacing.
- Break it Down: Break the selected phrases into smaller chunks. This will make it easier to master the pronunciation and lead you to a more natural delivery.
- Record Yourself: Use your phone or computer to record your shadowed speech. Compare your recording with the original audio. This will help identify areas for improvement.
- Practice Regularly: Incorporate this shadow speech technique into your daily routine. Regular practice will build confidence and fluency, contributing to your overall IELTS speaking practice.
By following this guide, you will develop a more nuanced understanding of natural conversations in English, enhancing your ability to communicate effectively in various contexts.
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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