Shadowing Practice: Ellie Goulding, Juice WRLD - Hate Me (Official Video) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hate me, hate me, still tryna replace me Chase me, chase me, tell me how you hate me Erase me,
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erase me, wish you never dated me Liars, tell me lies, baby, tell me how you hate me I bet you don't kiss
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her with your eyes closed I bet you're still walking on a tightrope Miss me so much, you've been going psycho You ain't gotta say it,
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baby, I know It's a thin line between all this love and hate And if you switch sides, you're gonna have to claim your place So baby,
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this time you're gonna have to seal your fate Yeah, baby, this time you're gonna have to seal your fate And tell me how you hate me, hate me Still trying to replace me,
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chase me, chase me Tell me how you hate me, erase me, erase me Wish you never dated me, lies, tell me lies Baby,
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tell me how you hate me Hate me, hate me, still tryna replace me Chase me, chase me, tell me how you hate me Erase me,
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raise me, wish you never dated me Lies, tell me lies, baby, tell me how you hate me Hate me, hate me, tell me how you hate me Tell me how I'm trash
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and you could easily replace me Tell me that I'm strung out, wasted on the daily Probably cause there's no one around me,
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not me, not my pain Probably cause there's no umbrella to shoot me from all the rain Probably
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because you're the one playing my games You hate me
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because I don't let you play no more games They give me my grace And damage my brain Date me,
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break me, easily replace me Hopefully you see it clear,
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hopefully it's HD Bet you wonder why the last few months I've been spacey In your head I sing
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And tell me how you hate me, hate me Still tryna replace me Chase me, chase me Tell me how you hate me Waste me,
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waste me Wish you never dated me Lies, tell me lies, baby Tell me how you hate me Hate me, hate me Still tryna replace me Chase me,
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chase me Tell me how you hate me Waste me, waste me Wish you never dated me Lies,
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tell me lies, baby, tell me how you hate me It's a thin line between all this love
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and hate And if you switch lines, you're gonna have to claim your place So baby, this time, you're gonna have to seal your fate Yeah baby,
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this time, you're gonna have to seal your fate And tell me how you hate me, hate me Still tryna replace me,
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chase me, chase me Tell me how you hate me Erase me, raise me Wish you never dated me Lies, tell me lies, baby, tell me how you hate me Hey,
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can you hate me, hate me?
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Still tryna taste me, chase me, chase me Tell me how you hate me, erase me, erase me Wish you never played a beat Lies,
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tell me lies, baby, tell me how you hate me Tell me how you hate me Lies,
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tell me lies Tell me how you hate me Tell me how you hate me Lies,
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tell me lies, baby, tell me how you hate me I hate me.
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I hate me.
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I hate me.
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Hate me.
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I hate me.
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I hate me.
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Lies tell me lies, bitch.
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Tell you how you hate me.
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I hate me.
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Race me.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you'll improve your English speaking skills through the lyrics of the collaboration between Ellie Goulding and Juice WRLD in their song "Hate Me." This exercise focuses on understanding the nuances of emotional expression within the lyrics, enhancing both your vocabulary and pronunciation. As you engage with the video, you’ll be able to practice your speaking rhythm and intonation, which are crucial for fluency. This lesson is well-suited for those preparing for IELTS speaking practice, as it incorporates authentic language use and conversational themes.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Hate me - A phrase expressing feelings of dislike.
  • Replace me - Suggesting someone could find an alternative to another person.
  • Chase me - Implies pursuit, often in a romantic context.
  • Erase me - A metaphor for wanting to forget or remove someone from one’s life.
  • Liars - Refers to people who are dishonest or not truthful.
  • Seal your fate - To confirm one's destiny or consequences based on actions.
  • Going psycho - Slang for behaving irrationally or emotionally.
  • Thin line between love and hate - A popular expression illustrating how close love and hate can be.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning experience, consider the following tips while using this video for shadowing practice. First, employ a shadowing app to help synchronize your speech with the audio. Start by listening to a short segment of the song, focusing on the emotion conveyed. Then, repeat it out loud as you listen, mimicking the speaker's speed and tone. Note that the rhythm may vary, so practice in chunks to avoid getting overwhelmed.

As you progress, pay attention to the pauses and emphasis placed on certain words and phrases. Use these to enhance your intonation and expressiveness. Regularly engage with different videos to learn English with YouTube, as it exposes you to various accents and speaking styles. Highlight the emotional context when practicing; this is particularly important for themes explored in this song, like love and heartbreak, which can often be depicted in IELTS speaking scenarios.

Over time, aim to incorporate these phrases and sounds into your own speech. This will not only assist in retention but also ensure that you're prepared to deliver your thoughts seamlessly, as if you're speaking with a native English speaker. By embracing this shadow speak technique, you’ll enhance your conversational abilities in authentic contexts.

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.