Shadowing Practice: Мой мармеладный by Katia Lel. lyrics+romanization - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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My mind
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My mind
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I love you, I love you,
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I love you I almost loved you,
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but I forgot about your words But it seems like it's my head is spinning But I'm not right,
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I'm not right I try it,
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I try it, I try it I try it,
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I try it, I try it But it seems like it's my head is spinning But my mother,
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I'm not right Try it,
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try it, try it, try it Try it,
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try it, try it It's not,
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it's not, it's not It seems like a heart is broken But my mother,
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I'm not right I'm not right I'm not right,
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I'm not right I'm not right,
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I'm not right Then I decided to leave it on two words I'm still a little bit nervous My marmelade,
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I'm not right I'm shouting,
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I'm shouting, I'm crying I'm crying,
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I'm forgetting about my words It seems that my head is not right My marmelade,
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I'm not right Try, try,
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try, try, try Try, try,
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try, try, try I need to,
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I need to I think that it's a gorilla But my little girl is not right I try it,
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I try it, I try it I try it,
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I try it, it's not I think that it's a gorilla But my little girl is not right I try it
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I try it, I try it,
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I try it, I try it,
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I try it, I try it,
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I try it, I try it,
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I try it, I try it again,
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it seems that the head is spinning,
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but I'm young, I'm not afraid.
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I'll try it I'll try it I'll try it I'll try it
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I'll try it It doesn't seem to be It's a car But we're not a thing I'm not right

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will focus on improving your English speaking skills through the practice of shadowing, a technique where you listen to a speaker and immediately repeat what they say. This lesson utilizes the lyrics from Katia Lel's song "My Marmeladny." By listening and repeating, you will enhance your pronunciation, rhythm, and overall fluency. You will also delve into the emotional tone and expressive language, essential for conveying feelings in English.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • I love you - A common phrase expressing affection.
  • My head is spinning - An idiomatic expression indicating confusion.
  • I'm not right - A phrase suggesting something feels off or incorrect.
  • Try it - A motivational phrase encouraging attempts or efforts.
  • My marmelade - Unique cultural reference that may symbolize sweetness or nostalgia.
  • It's not, it's not, it's not - Repetition used for emphasis, showcasing doubt or rejection.
  • I need to - Indicates necessity and helps in learning to express personal needs.
  • I'm shouting, I'm crying - Phrases that illustrate heightened emotional states.

Practice Tips

To make the most of your shadowing technique with this video, follow these tips:

  • Listen and Repeat: First, listen to the lyrics a few times to get accustomed to the melody and emotion. Then, try to repeat each line immediately after you hear it. This mimics the shadowspeaks technique, thereby helping you improve English pronunciation and fluency.
  • Focus on Speed: The song has a unique rhythm and pace. Initially, don’t rush. Concentrate on maintaining clarity in your speech even if it means slowing down your shadowing practice.
  • Emotion and Expression: Pay attention to the feelings conveyed through the lyrics. Use tonal variations in your voice to reflect emotions like happiness or confusion. This adds depth to your speaking skills, crucial for IELTS speaking practice.
  • Consistency is Key: Regularly practice shadowing this song to solidify your understanding of the phrases and adapt to the way they sound in conversation.
  • Record Yourself: After several practice sessions, record yourself to identify areas of improvement. Listening to your pronunciation can highlight what changes are necessary to achieve better fluency.

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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