Shadowing Practice: BLACKPINK - 'How You Like That' M/V - Learn English Speaking with Video
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I crumbled before your eyes Hit rock bottom and sunk deeper To grab onto the last bit of hope I’ve tried to reach out with both of my hands Again in this dark place, light up the sky While looking into your eyes, I’ll kiss you goodbye Laugh all you want while you still can Because it’s about to be your turn 1, 2, 3 Ha how you like that?
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You gon’ like that that that that that How you like that?
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How you like that that that that that Now look at you now look at me Look at you now look at me How you like that Now look at you now look at me Look at you now look at me How you like that Your girl need it all and that’s a hundred 10 out of 10 I want what’s mine Karma come and get some I feel bad but there’s nothing I can do Whats up I’m right back Cock back the trigger Plain Jane get hijacked Don’t like me? Then tell me how you like that In this even darker place shine like the stars With a smile on my face I’ll kiss you goodbye Laugh all you want while you still can Because it’s about to be your turn 1, 2, 3 Ha how you like that?
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You gon’ like that that that that that How you like that?
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How you like that that that that that Now look at you now look at me Look at you now look at me How you like that Now look at you now look at me Look at you now look at me How you like that The day I fell without my wings Those dark days where I was trapped You should’ve ended me when you had the chance Look up in the sky it’s a bird it’s a plane BLACKPINK!
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How you like that You gon’ like that How you like that
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “BLACKPINK - 'How You Like That' M/V”. This video has 6 sentences and 321 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:40. The speaker talks at a steady 120 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 89% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| goodbye | /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ | Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing. |
| trap noun | /tɹæp/ | A machine or other device designed to catch (and sometimes kill) animals, either by holding them in a container, or by catching hold of part of the body. |
| trigger noun | /ˈtɹɪɡɚ/ | A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun. |
| sink verb | /ˈsɪŋk/ | To descend or submerge (or to cause to do so) into a liquid or similar substance. |
| shine verb | /ʃaɪn/ | To emit or reflect light so as to glow. |
| crumble verb | /ˈkɹʌmbəl/ | To fall apart; to disintegrate. |
| hijack verb | /ˈhaɪ.d͡ʒæk/ | To forcibly seize control of some vehicle in order to rob it or to reach a destination (especially an airplane, truck or a boat). |
| smile verb | /ˈsmaɪl/ | To have (a smile) on one's face. |
| bird noun | /ˈbɜːd/ | An animal of the clade (traditionally class) Aves in the phylum Chordata, characterized by being warm-blooded, having feathers and wings usually capable of… |
| wing noun | /wɪŋ/ | An appendage of an animal's (bird, bat, insect) body that enables it to fly. |
| grab verb | /ˈɡɹæb/ | To grip suddenly; to seize; to clutch. |
| stupid adjective | /ˈstjuːpɪd/ | Lacking in intelligence. |
| reach verb | /ɹiːt͡ʃ/ | To extend, stretch, or thrust out (for example a limb or object held in the hand). |
| bottom noun | /ˈbɑ.təm/ | The lowest part of anything. |
| onto | /ˈɒn.tuː/ | Arriving upon or on top of (speaking of a physical or metaphorical movement). |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| light up verb | To illuminate, to bring light to something, to brighten. |
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 tried · should've ended |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | was trapped |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll kiss |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 6 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, don'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 goodbye, trap, trigger.
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.