Shadowing Practice: Central Cee On Biking & Wellness | British Vogue - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Yeah man, I used to just be on bike all day long back in the day, I had nothing else to do really.
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and just ride around all day.
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It's probably like a bit of a sense of nostalgia.
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Yeah, it just reminds me of just being young, kind of like free.
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Just...
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I guess it just kind of brings that feeling.
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I'm always thinking about the past, in a good way but in such a good way that I even miss the pain.
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That's why I even try and tell people, like, just embrace the struggle, bro, because if one day it's going to be done, I look back on them times and actually somehow miss them still.
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But yeah, I miss everything.
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Even when I'm doing music I'm relaxing, it's all kind of just one, it's all kind of one, I'm always relaxed.
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I was saying it to someone the other day, I think they were asking me how does it feel like being on stage and stuff like that.
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But like I told them that I don't get high off it, I'm calm innit and I come off stage and I'm calm.
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Before stage I'm calm.
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I need my people with me though, same time.
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I've done a few stretches of shows that I've been by myself and it's calm as well but, I much prefer when I've got my brothers with me.
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It makes it feel less like a job and more like a celebration or having fun.
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What are we doing?
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You know, Smad, yeah, I grew up in the city, but when I was young, my mum, she used to try and like, take us out to the nature.
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I used to hate it.
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I used to hate getting dirty.
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All them like, you know, even kiddie games, like the sandpit and I hated the nature, but now that as I grew up, I don't know, I developed a love for it though, I prefer it.
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I was talking about this with the guys the other day, kind of about where do they think the best nature is, you know?
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and unpopular opinion.
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I like the UK, you know.
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UK countryside, I actually like it.
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I don't know.
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I've been a lot of places.
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Obviously, the weather's better in certain places.
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Jamaica's nice but I'll just be in the countryside in Great Britain.
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Maybe it's like the nostalgia.
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I think I've got a nostalgia problem.
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I don't know.
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What is nostalgia?
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It's like a disease or something.
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It's not just...
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It's just a feeling, innit?
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Favourite place to ride my bike, luckily, I can't live, just in my garden, you know?
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Got space still, man.
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Just rip it up and down the garden.
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It's kind of like therapeutics, like.
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How do I balance my online and my offline life?
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I don't know, my screen time's high.
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Yeah, it's a bit unhealthy, but there's a clear separation though.
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Like, my online life is definitely work, innit?
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I definitely feel like a healthy imposter syndrome.
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Like, that's not really me, innit?
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My phone is my phone.
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My handle is.. is...
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It's central seeing it but like, that's, I don't know.
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I've got a whole next thing going on like off the phone.
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I'm saying it and I feel like I sound like I'm capping but it's in my bio, it says it's not real life and it's not on the gram, you'll see everything clean but it's good for them to know.
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That's not the case, isn't it?
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24s.
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The gram is the gram.
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Don't look up to me too much.
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Don't try too hard to chase it and whatnot.
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It's unattainable because that's not even the life that I live.
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More time off camera, you'll see me, I'm chilling.
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It's not lifestyle every day.
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That's all it is, that's my only advice.
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I kind of just say, live yours anytime someone asks me for some advice.
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It's very vague, but it goes such a long way.
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Yeah, don't try and live mine and likewise to any other person that you see in the public eye.
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Yeah, don't, don't, don't.
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Like, die trying to live someone else's life, innit?
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What's it like being on the cover of British Vogue?
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I don't know, it's hard, man.
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It's big, innit?
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It's like legendary kind of thing.
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That's something that I'd put on my wall.
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Yeah, not everyone's got cover of Vogue, so I'll frame that, I'll put that on the wall still.
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That's hard.
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Yeah, all of that's just a bonus now.
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I've done what I needed to do.
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changed my family's life, and I was like, that's it.
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That's all I wanted to do.
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Everything else is a bonus now, innit?
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This summer will be the first time I've got time to actually even enjoy the fruits of my labour.
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The last three years since I've blown up, I've been working so hard.
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I think two years ago, I did 200 shows in one year.
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So I literally never got to go home.
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You slow down on the shows and I'm going to be working on the music side of things and whatever.
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So that gives me a bit of time to just enjoy what I've actually created
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and be in one place for longer than a few days.
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And yeah, we'll see, we'll see, innit?
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We'll definitely be riding bikes though.
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, you will practice English speaking skills by engaging with an insightful conversation reflecting on nostalgia, wellness, and personal experiences with biking. The speaker shares thoughts on the importance of embracing struggles and connecting with nature, which can help learners understand nuanced expressions and everyday vocabulary. By focusing on this transcript, you will enhance your comprehension and improve English pronunciation through immersive shadow speech practice.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Nostalgia - A sentimental longing for the past.
- Embrace the struggle - Accepting difficult situations as part of life.
- Calm - A state of tranquility, especially before or after a performance.
- Therapeutic - Having a beneficial effect on mental well-being.
- City vs. countryside - A contrast between urban and rural living experiences.
- Imposter syndrome - A psychological pattern where one doubts their accomplishments.
- Screen time - The amount of time spent using devices with screens.
Practice Tips
To maximize your learning experience with this transcript, consider utilizing the shadowing technique. This approach involves listening closely to the speaker’s intonation, rhythm, and pronunciation while simultaneously repeating what they say. Here are some tailored tips for effective practice:
- Slow down: Initially, play the video at a slower speed to catch details. Gradually increase to normal speed as you gain confidence.
- Focus on emotion: Pay attention to the speaker's intonation, especially how they convey feelings of nostalgia and calmness. This will improve your expressiveness in conversation.
- Record yourself: After practicing, record your voice and compare it with the original speech. This helps you identify areas to improve English pronunciation.
- Break it down: Focus on key phrases or sentences that resonate with you, repeating them until you feel comfortable.
- Consistency is key: Regular practice enhances your fluency and confidence, so schedule daily practice sessions for your English speaking practice.
By integrating these strategies into your learning routine, you will not only prepare effectively for IELTS speaking practice but also become a more confident speaker in everyday conversations.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| “Used to” used to + verb — a past habit or state that is no longer true | used to just be · used to try · used to hate |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've done · I've been · I've blown |
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.