Shadowing Practice: BTS FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show Sketch - Learn English Speaking with Video
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We're going downstairs now to rehearse for the World Cup But since we won't have time to meet before then I'll just quickly go over the overall schedule with you Once the Paris concert ends on July 18 you'll board the plane at midnight And because of the time difference you'll arrive at 2:30 am You'll get to the hotel at 3:30 am And 7:45 am is your call time at the stadium So starting at 8:00, for an hour you'll check out the stadium and do an in-ear check Realistically, we'll have to sleep on the plane and once we arrive, it'll be best to think that we'll be staying up all night Yeah, we'll have to wait for our luggage anyway The performance is in the afternoon not in the evening so I think it's better to just stay up -We'll sleep on the plane -The match starts at 3:00 Wow, that's going to be really tight and hectic And since it's right after doing two shows We won't be in the best state and we'll have to take care of our throats Right Then after our Paris concert will we have time to wash up?
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-We have to go without showering? -You'll have time -Oh, you mean showering at the venue -Shower at the venue -Because I won't be able to sleep on the plane if I can't shower -You'll have time for that We wouldn't be able to sleep -I'd feel all grimy -We won't even have to unpack -Shall we go rehearse? -Yeah -Let's go -All right, everyone, gather around This is our overall World Cup performance director Hey -Hello -Hi -Hey, guys -Hello / -Good to see you Good to see you, how are you?
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-Hello -Hello Good to see you -Good to see you / -Good to see you -Nice to meet you Nice to meet you Hello, I'm Jin You and I are Pat & Mat today Why?
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Because we're entering and exiting together today Pat & Mat After "Life is sweet as honey Yeah this beat cha ching like money"...
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I go "This is getting heavy" and other lines, then you go...
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-I think this kind of step should work -Yeah, exactly whether you're on the left or the right -Like this? -Well... no, I mean...
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I can switch sides too It might actually be funnier if we don't try to match every single move We could start a little farther apart then casually gather and right into it from there -In a straight line? -It has to be like this We have to line up well because there aren't any marks -Watch the person in front -Keep an eye on whoever's in front and follow them We just have to eyeball it -We freestyle again here, right? -Yes Let's try it from the "boom-chak, boom-chak, boom-chak" -Boom-chak, boom-chak -Boom-chak, boom-chak -From there -Boom-chak, boom-chak -All right, here we go -Two -Boom-chak, boom-chak -No, wait a second Do we all do the "boom-chak" part together?
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-That's right -Yeah, everyone does it together All four times together?
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-Bam, bam, bam, bam -Okay, okay -Boom-chak, boom-chak -Boom-chak, boom-chak We came too far forward -We come in on "Hey!" right? -Yeah It's better if we don't rush this part After "boom-chak, boom-chak, boom-chak" then during the "bam, bam, bam"...
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-Oh -Just have Taehyung and you -From the start? -get lined up in the front row -Okay, okay -and then we come in and line ourselves up with you two Okay, okay No moving Boom-chak, boom-chak, then line it up so we're in a straight line Then we'll naturally come together Yes, exactly -Want to try it again? -Let's give it a go Practicing on repeat is the way to go I'll just walk out to around the front side of Taehyung After I do this I'm going to turn like this right away So while you're standing here just come forward like this -I guess we need to move out a bit more diagonally -Yes, diagonally -rather than pass by each other -Yes -Great work -Great work -Good work -Okay, then shall we go outside?
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-Yeah -Let's go And out we go All right, straight line Without doing that, then "bam" I do think we had to try this once just to get a feel for it -Should we run it a few more times? -We might need to change shoes for anyone whose pair doesn't fit Six, seven Like this?
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There's still a bit of a gap here I already have a lot of space to begin with Nobody saw that -Did you do it? -No, I went like...
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-Good work -Okay! / -Thank you I'm exhausted Let's go, let's go!
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Sleep, let's go!
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Put your hands up high Hello Yes!
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Hey You have to lie down when doing a face mask because of gravity, you know?
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Please tread gently as you go Azaleas This looks good too The tuna one's the best but I ate all of those -Hey... -I ate three Is the chicken good?
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It's good, except it's a little dry Is that so?
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I can feel it already I think I'll be asleep within an hour Mayo This one's tuna Usually...
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Oh, this one smells the best Ah, I should've eaten this one I guess I was really happy in Europe I really want to come back to Europe soon -We were happy -I already want to come back I really loved Europe Ah, this is nice We'll be on our way!
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In seven, eight hours we'll be in New York Jin, it's not eight hours, it's ten -It's ten hours -Same thing Jin, you need to be accurate with time -We come in like this, right? -Yes -We come this way and head over there, right? -That's right -You'll basically start from all the way up there -Right -Come in, wait here, then move forward -Yes -So we'll be facing that way as we go, right? -That's correct Thank you, guys Thank you, guys -Thank you, thank you -Have a good show Instead of just standing still we can just interact naturally -among ourselves -Yeah, that's right Yes, yes Yes, that would be great And our cue for the end is the whistle The next segment starts with a whistle So once you hear the whistle sound the easiest way to think of it is that it'll end in about one to two seconds -Got it -Okay Just like that -By then, our fate will already be sealed -Hold the pose The camera comes on, cuts to the screen above then comes back to us -We'll loosen up here, just relax a bit -Yeah, be natural When I blow the whistle we'll cut to the next shot Then you can exit back through that tunnel from earlier -Okay, okay -Yep Is this where we start?
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That's right, over here -The center position is surely Jung Kook, right? -Yeah -I think with these markings... -Yeah, don't come out quite as far -Because on the actual stage... -I think it's because we're looking at the markings -Yeah, I don't think we should look at them -Even when we're on stage there might be times when the camera doesn't line up perfectly with center -Then we should always watch whoever's in the center -Okay -and follow them in -Right, right -I think we should try it one more time -Let's do it once more This should work The ending position...
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We do need to keep an eye on the ending position -Then from the straight line here... I think it'll work -Just like we did earlier Oh, do we have to be in a straight line here?
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-Yes, you have to end in a straight line -Right -So... -Then we really shouldn't come out very far Don't come out at all from here The dancers aren't here right now so we're coming farther forward but with the dancers we'll barely be able to come out Jin, come out a little more forward So, you see...
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-look at your position as you go -The timing...
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and from about here -there should be enough space for you to move forward, right? -The position As long as you keep that much space -Oh, at the end just now? -Yeah This time, it was because I couldn't move farther forward -Oh, really? -I have to follow you two but I moved forward a little more slowly There was some distance between us so Jin couldn't come forward quickly enough -It was my bad -Okay, okay Then I guess we need to keep these two lines a little closer together Should we line up to you, then?
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No, I think I should be the one adjusting to you guys I'll line up to you two When you had to squeeze through the dancers during my part wasn't that difficult?
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-I think the dancers will move out of the way themselves -Oh, yeah?
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Maybe we'll just have fun here?
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-Yeah, that might actually be better -And when the camera gets us the second time...
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After the shot cuts away -And comes back to us -and comes back, we can just...
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do something like this That part is pretty short, right?
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So hold the "whoa" and I think we can start moving once they pull out to the wide shot -Yeah, we can move around together -Yeah, we can move Good!
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Wassup! -Thank you! -Thank you! / -See you soon!
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See you soon! Thank you!
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-Thank you! -Thank you!
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I'm not sleepy, I'm not sleepy I did get some sleep, but...
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my feet really hurt though I'm cold I'm cold Why are you tired?
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I'm exhausted from trying to bother you because you started working out -Why do you have to work out? -How ridiculous I've got to warm myself up like this Warm yourself up? Are you food?
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Tilt your head down a little more Is it an app?
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You've been learning about cameras lately, right?
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-That's right -Oh, it's an app The lighting setting...
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A little more from above...
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Take a nice one One, two, three Hold on One, two, three -Let's go! -Let's go!
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Let's go! He lost a ton of weight He really lost a ton of weight Hey, come on man How are you doing?
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-RM! How you doing, bud? -Hey, nice to see you -Oh, man, I missed you -Thank you for having us Thank you for coming BTS, thank you for coming in You had a show last night in France We welcome you Go, go, go, go My heart's pounding Ba-dum, ba-dum All right, everyone -Let's do this -Nice and sharp Bring it in Nice and sharp -Let's keep everything sharp and in sync -Let's have some fun All right, you've all worked hard Let's go!
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-Bangtan, Bangtan! Bang Bangtan! -Bang Bangtan!
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-I'm a huge fan -It's my pleasure Pleasure, it's our pleasure Well done, well done
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Speaking Goals for This Clip
This video is perfect for practicing conversational fluency and real-time interaction, key milestones for IELTS speaking practice. The dialogue features quick back-and-forth exchanges, casual planning, and on-the-spot adjustments—scenarios that mirror everyday communication. Use the shadowing technique here: repeat lines immediately after the speakers to mimic their rhythm, tone, and natural pauses. This builds your ability to respond smoothly in unscripted situations.
Phrase Bank
- "We'll have to take care of our throats" – Useful for discussing self-care during busy schedules.
- "Practicing on repeat is the way to go" – A natural way to emphasize consistency in learning.
- "I can feel it already" – Expressing anticipation or physical sensations.
- "Same thing" – Casual dismissal of minor differences (great for relaxed conversations).
- "Let's give it a go" – Encouraging action, common in group settings.
Fix Your Weak Spots
The video highlights connected speech and reduced forms, like "I'll" (I will) and "we're" (we are). Many learners struggle with these, but shadowing can help. Try shadow speak with lines like "We'll be on our way!"—focus on blending "we'll" into "be" smoothly. Also, pay attention to the speakers' intonation when making plans ("The match starts at 3:00" rises slightly to confirm). Use a shadowing app or site to record yourself and compare—this trains your ear to catch subtle rhythm changes, critical for IELTS speaking success.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should work · Should we run · should look |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might actually be · might need · might be |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the best · the easiest |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | start moving · started working · keep everything |
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.