Shadowing Practice: Crash Adams - New Heart (Lyrics) - Learn English Speaking with Video

Practicing with this video is a fun way to build key speaking skills. First, you’ll work on expressing emotion through tone—the singer’s raw delivery of heartbreak teaches you how to convey feeling in everyday speech. Second, you’ll improve rhythmic fluency, as the song’s steady beat helps you match natural English pacing. Finally, it’s great for IELTS speaking practice because it trains you to articulate long, connected phrases without pausing, a must for fluency scores.

Listen For These Sounds

Notice how the singer links words to keep the flow. For example, “tired of suffering” becomes “tireduhv suffering” with a soft “uh” sound connecting “of” and “suffering.” You’ll also hear reductions like “I’ve been” shortened to “I’ve bin” and “it’s been” to “it’s bin.” These small changes are key to sounding natural—listen closely and try to mimic them. This is the kind of connected speech that makes shadow speech practice so effective.

Say It Like a Native

To mirror the singer’s rhythm, focus on stressing the right words. In “I need a new heart,” the stress falls on “need” and “new” to emphasize urgency. The repeated “beat, beat, beat” uses a staccato rhythm—short, sharp sounds—that adds emotion. Try using a shadowing app to record yourself and compare it to the video. This helps you catch where your pacing or stress differs. Whether you’re doing English speaking practice or prepping for IELTS, mastering this rhythm will make your speech sound more authentic. Remember, the goal isn’t just to sing along—it’s to learn how native speakers shape their words to tell a story.