Shadowing Practice: BLACKPINK Play 'How Well Do You Know Your Bandmates?' | Billboard Cover - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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- Hi. We're Blackpink and we're gonna find out how well we know our bandmates.
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- Hi. We're Blackpink and we're gonna find out how well we know our bandmates.
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("DDU-DU DDU-DU" by Blackpink) (counting in Korean language) - Ah.
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- Oh! - Yay!
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- Because, but there's a reason.
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(laughing) There's a reason why it's these two.
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- Oh, it's you and me.
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- Yeah! - Yay!
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- Because they, we have two different versions of our songs and some of the lyrics change from Korean to English and that's when they get them mixed up.
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- Confused.
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- Mmhmm. - 'Cause yeah.
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- Sometimes.
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- 'Cause we're the rappers and we have to spit lots of words.
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- Yeah. - Yes.
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- In-- - Both languages.
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- Yeah, in a short amount of time, so.
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- But it's actually really amusing, like every time we forget, we're all like cracking up on stage.
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But it's super cute.
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(upbeat music) (laughing) - Oh!
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- Yay! - Lisa chose herself!
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- Lisa just knows.
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'Cause she's the dancing machine of our group.
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(group laughing) - Because she's Lisa.
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- Because she's Lisa!
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- Aw! - Thank you, thank you guys.
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- Yay! (upbeat music) - What?
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- What! - What!
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- 'Ey! (group laughing) - It's quite different.
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- Why me, why?
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- She does a really great impressions on people and that kind of leads to acting, so I pick Rosie.
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- Really? - Oh.
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- Oh that's so interesting.
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Thank you. All-star.
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(group laughing) I chose Jisoo because she's got like, such a unique face and I feel like that's like, she's just got like an actress type of face.
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- Yeah. - Actor.
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- Oh! (group laughing) - Yeah.
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(mellow music) - Oh my-- - Oh!
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- Yay! - It's me!
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(exclaiming) - I chose her because the last person I remember taking a selfie today was her.
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- Yeah! (laughing) - Oh.
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(speaking in foreign language) - Selfie queen!
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- Woohoo! - Yay it's me!
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- Ha. (mellow music) - Okay!
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- Oh oh! - I picked-- - That's what I wanted to do.
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- these two people.
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(laughing) - Oh?
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- Because I couldn't choose whether it's me or her.
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- Yeah. - I mean like, when we go shopping together, she always like, asking me like, "Oh should I get this, or get this?" I was like, get both.
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- Get both.
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That would be like that.
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- So we always say we can't go shopping together.
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- Yeah. - We're no good for each other.
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We can't stop each other.
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- Yeah. (lively music) - What? Lis-- - Lisa, too.
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- Oh! - Lisa and Rose.
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- I forgot.
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- Most likely I think I would have to say, oh but also Lisa, yeah.
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- Also Lisa.
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- These two are the criers of the-- - Crybabies.
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- Criers when they watch movies.
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- Yeah. - We were watching a movie.
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We were both like really focused in the movie and then there was like, a sad scene.
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And we both literally went (inhaling sharply) (sniffling) - Wah!
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- And then literally it just fell at the same time.
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It was so embarrassing though.
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(laughing) I was so embarrassed.
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I was like why are we crying?
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(speaking in foreign language) - And she was watching.
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- Ooh? (laughing) (mellow music) - Ah?
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- What? - Lisa!
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- It's Lisa!
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- Majority wins!
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(group laughing) - Why?
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- 'Cause you get really shy really easily.
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- And Lisa just makes a lot of jokes.
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She's like the clown.
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She's like the class clown.
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- Yeah, she would be the one making jokes but when we put her on the spot, she gets really shy.
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So, I pick Lisa.
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- Why did you choose me?
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- I dunno, I just imagined that you might be like, doing some, like-- - Oh! - embarrassing stuff.
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- Somebody-- (group laughing loudly) - Oh!
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- Aw, thank you.
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- In front of your crush. - Oh gosh.
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(group laughing) - Ah, that's the kind of impression I have.
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(group laughing) (upbeat music)

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Context & Background

In this engaging episode, the globally popular K-pop group Blackpink plays a game to discover how well they understand each other as bandmates. The dialogue is filled with laughter, personal anecdotes, and playful banter that showcase their camaraderie. As they navigate through the conversation, listeners can gain valuable insights into the dynamics of friendship and teamwork, while also honing their English language skills. The group's light-hearted exchanges and references to their unique experiences provide an excellent opportunity for immersive English speaking practice.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • “Because there’s a reason.” - This phrase introduces explanations and gives insights into thought processes.
  • “I chose her because…” - A useful way to express decisions and preferences in conversation.
  • “Get both.” - A casual phrase often used in suggestions and choices, perfect for shopping discussions.
  • “It’s super cute.” - A positive expression that’s often used to convey affection or approval.
  • “Cracking up on stage.” - An idiomatic expression meaning to laugh out loud, useful in everyday interactions.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To enhance your speaking abilities through shadowspeak techniques, follow this structured approach based on the video content:

  1. Watch the Video Actively: Begin by watching the video at least once without subtitles. Focus on the overall tone and context of the conversation.
  2. Utilize a Shadowing App: Use a dedicated shadowing app to playback specific segments. This will help you catch the nuances of pronunciation and intonation.
  3. Repeat Out Loud: After listening to a phrase, pause and repeat it out loud. Pay attention to the rhythm and phrasing used by the speakers. This is key in practicing shadow speech.
  4. Focus on Difficult Parts: Identify any challenging sections where you struggle with pronunciation. Isolate these phrases and practice them individually until you feel confident.
  5. Engage with a Partner or through a Shadowing Site: If possible, pair up with a friend or use an online shadowing site for practice. Take turns echoing the phrases and providing feedback to each other.

By integrating these steps into your English learning routine, you will not only sharpen your speaking skills but also enjoy the lively, interactive nature of the content. Happy shadowing!

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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