Shadowing Practice: Doris Day ~~~ Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps - Learn English Speaking with Video

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You won't admit you love me, and so, how am I ever to know?
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You always tell me, perhaps, perhaps, perhaps.
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A million times I've asked you, and then I ask you over again.
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You only answer, perhaps, perhaps, perhaps.
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If you can't make your mind up,
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we'll never get started And I don't want to wind up being parted,
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broken hearted So if you really love me,
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say yes But if you don't,
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dear, confess And please don't tell me Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps
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Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps If you can't make your mind up,
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we'll never get started And I don't want to wind up being parted,
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brokenhearted So if you really love me,
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say yes But if you don't,
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dear, confess And please don't tell me Perhaps,
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perhaps, perhaps Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps Perhaps, perhaps
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Perhaps Thank you.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Doris Day ~~~ Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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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