Shadowing Practice: Bruno Mars - That's What I Like (lyrics) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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I got a condo in Manhattan, baby girl what's hatin', you and your ass ain't riding, so gone and get to crappin', go pop it for a pad,
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pop, pop it for me, turn around and drop it for a pad, drop, drop it for me, I'll rent some beach house in Miami, wake up with No jammies,
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lives to tell for dinner, Julio, sir, that's campy You got it if you want it, got it if you want it Said you got it if you want it,
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take my wallet if you want it now Jump in the Cadillac, girl, let's put some miles on it Anything you want,
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just to put a smile on it You deserve it,
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baby, you deserve it, oh And I'm gonna give it to you This culture is shining so bright,
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strawberry champagne on us Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like Lucky for you,
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that's what I like, that's what I like Stitched by the fire at night,
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silk sheets and diamonds all white Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like Lucky for you,
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that's what I like, that's what I like
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I'm talkin' trips to Puerto Rico Say the word and we go You can be my flika Girl, I'll be a fliko, mama,
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sister I would never make a promise that I can't keep I promise that you're smiling,
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gonna never leave Shopping sprees in Paris Everything 24 carats Take a look in
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that mirror Now tell me who's the parents Is it you?
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Is it me?
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You say it's us And I'll agree, baby Jump in the Cadillac Girl,
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let's put some miles on it Anything you want Just to put a smile on it You deserve it,
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baby, you deserve it all And I'm gonna give it to you Gold,
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jewelry I've been shining so bright Strawberry champagne on us Lucky for you,
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that's what I like That's what I like Lucky for you,
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that's what I like That's what I like Sex by the fire at night Silk sheets
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and diamonds all white Lucky for you, that's what I like That's what I like Lucky for you,
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that's what I like That's what I like You say you want a good time But here I am,
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baby Here I am, baby Talk to me, talk to me, talk to me What's on your mind?
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What's on your mind?
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If you want it, girl, come and get it Oh, this is here for you Tell me, baby, tell me, tell me,
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baby What you tryna do?
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Oh, strawberry shining, right?
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Strawberry champagne, oh no Lucky for you, that's what I like That's what I like, baby Lucky for you, that's what I like,
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that's what I like Sex by the fire at night So she's in diamonds, oh ice Lucky for you,
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that's what I like it That's what I like it Lucky for you, that's what I like it That's what I like it
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Bruno Mars - That's What I Like”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: Lucky, baby, strawberry, deserve, champagne. This video has 31 sentences and 504 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:20. The speaker talks at a natural 151 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 82% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 6 of its 31 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| strawberry noun | /ˈstɹɔˌbɛɹi/ | The sweet, usually red, edible accessory fruit of certain plants of the genus Fragaria. |
| diamond noun | /ˈdaɪ.ə.mənd/ | A glimmering glass-like mineral that is an allotrope of carbon in which each atom is surrounded by four others in the form of a tetrahedron. |
| shine verb | /ʃaɪn/ | To emit or reflect light so as to glow. |
| champagne noun | /ʃæmˈpeɪn/ | A sparkling white wine made from a blend of grapes, especially Chardonnay and pinot, produced in Champagne, France, by the méthode champenoise. |
| sheet noun | /ʃit/ | A thin bed cloth used as a covering for a mattress or as a layer over the sleeper. |
| silk noun | /sɪlk/ | A fine fiber excreted by the silkworm or other arthropod (such as a spider). |
| mirror noun | /ˈmiɹɚ/ | A smooth surface, usually made of glass with reflective material painted on the underside, that reflects light so as to give an image of what is in front of it. |
| mama noun | /ˈmɑmə/ | Synonym of mother (“a female parent”). |
| wallet noun | /ˈwɑl.ət/ | A small case, often flat and often made of leather, for keeping money (especially paper money), credit cards, etc. |
| jewellery noun | /ˈd͡ʒʊ-/ | Collectively, personal ornamentation such as rings, necklaces, brooches and bracelets, made of precious metals and sometimes set with gemstones. |
| spree noun | /spɹiː/ | Uninhibited activity. |
| campy adjective | /ˈkæmpi/ | Characterized by camp or kitsch, especially when deliberate or intentional. |
| carat noun | /ˈkæ.ɹət/ | A metric unit of mass equal to exactly 200 mg, chiefly used for measuring precious stones and pearls. |
| condominium noun | /ˌkɑn.dəˈmɪn.i.əm/ | Joint sovereignty over a territory by two or more countries. |
| jammy adjective | /ˈd͡ʒæm.i/ | Resembling jam in taste, texture, etc. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| turn around verb | To physically rotate (usually around a vertical axis) for a half turn (180 degrees), a whole turn (360 degrees), or an indefinite amount. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | gonna give · gonna never |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll rent · I'll be · I'll agree |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | is shining · you're smiling |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 13 contractions and reduced forms, such as gonna, I'll, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shine /ʃaɪn/, champagne /ʃæmˈpeɪn/, sheet /ʃit/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like strawberry, diamond, shine.
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.