Shadowing Practice: CORTIS (코르티스) 'REDRED' Official MV - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hot vanilla latte, take a sip Caffeine’s back and kickin in That last night’s beat Load it up on my phone and hit the street Five heads spinning ’round and ’round Lips spreading into a grin, hehe
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Switch my phone to DND Seeing all kinds of green green Shh it’s a cold snap I put my hands in my pocket Outside late at night Rush to a spot with no one in sight
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I’ll do that sh— all with my team Some won't like it I couldn’t care less, get it, get it The traffic light hit green green Ears wobbling to and fro (that’s red-red)
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Playing it safe (that’s red-red) Playing it small (that’s red-red) Hopping the wall, that’s green green Covering your butt (that’s red-red) Looking around you (that’s red-red) Faking being cool (that’s red-red)
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You should come mess with the team Pack all my friends into a truck And hit the street goin’ ’round and ’round And ’round til we back to the studio Cookin up til we get stinky Ears wobbling to and fro (that’s red-red)
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Playing it safe (that’s red-red) Playing it small (that’s red-red) You should come mess with the team They called me a freak I was obsessed, yeah With making tracks, yeah Then came my friends, yeah Every day building up my pack
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I’m the real deal, watch me step Screaming loud like yeah yeah Nodding along like yeah yeah F1, don’t raise the red flag You should come mess with the team (Tell me what’s red)
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A cold abandoned city (that’s red) A dusty CD (that’s red) Modest stages are boring So frustrating my head turns bright red (that’s red) We gotta pop out to show how Better learn again, you gotta note down
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Bring it, chaos number two The traffic light hit green green Ears wobbling to and fro (that’s red-red) Playing it safe (that’s red-red) Playing it small (that’s red-red) Hopping the wall, that’s green green
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Covering your butt (that’s red-red) Looking around you (that’s red-red) Faking being cool (that’s red-red) You should come mess with the team
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Turn it up I told you to turn it up I don’t mess with no stupid red signs The traffic light hit green green Ears wobbling to and fro (that’s red-red) Playing it safe (that’s red-red)
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Playing it small (that’s red-red) Hopping the wall, that’s green green Covering your butt (that’s red-red) Looking around you (that’s red-red) Faking being cool (that’s red-red) You should come mess with the team
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Pack all my friends into a truck And hit the street goin’ ’round and ’round And ’round til we back to the studio Cookin’ up til we get stinky Ears wobbling to and fro (that’s red-red)
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Playing it safe (that’s red-red) Playing it small (that’s red-red) You should come mess with the team

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you'll practice your English speaking skills using the energetic and engaging song "REDRED" by CORTIS. You will enhance your pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation through immersive shadow speaking exercises. The lively tempo of the song provides an excellent opportunity for IELTS speaking practice as you learn to express excitement and camaraderie in English. By focusing on the lyrics, you’ll not only expand your vocabulary but also improve your ability to convey emotions through your speech.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Traffic light hit green green - This phrase signifies taking action and moving forward.
  • Ears wobbling to and fro - An expressive way to describe excitement or the feel of music.
  • Playing it safe - Choosing not to take risks.
  • Pack all my friends - Inviting friends to join in on an adventure.
  • Hit the street - Going out, often for a fun activity.
  • Mess with the team - Joining a group for various activities.
  • Caffeine’s back and kickin in - Refers to feeling energized, often from coffee.
  • Cookin’ up - Creating or producing something, usually music or ideas.

Practice Tips

To make the most of this lesson and effectively improve your English pronunciation, employ the shadowing technique. Follow these tips to maximize your practice:

  • Slow Down: Start by listening to the song at a slower pace to get acquainted with the rhythm and flow of the lyrics.
  • Repeat and Imitate: Play small sections of the song, pause, and then mimic the delivery and emotion of the artist. Focus on capturing the excitement and energy of the phrases.
  • Focus on Phrasing: Pay attention to how phrases are grouped together. This will help you speak more naturally and fluidly.
  • Vary Your Tone: Experiment with using different intonations for emotions conveyed in the song. This will help in conveying emotions during your own english speaking practice.
  • Record Yourself: After practicing, record your shadow speak sessions. Listening back will allow you to identify areas for improvement in your pronunciation and rhythm.

Using these strategies, you can effectively work towards improving your English pronunciation and becoming more confident in your speaking abilities while enjoying the vibrant culture of music.

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.