Shadowing Practice: French Montana - Unforgettable ft. Swae Lee - Learn English Speaking with Video
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It's not good enough for me Since I've been with you,
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ooh It's not gonna work for you Nobody un -equal me,
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oh no I'm gonna sit on this shirt,
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then I'm fucked up I should know how to take me Ooh,
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it's a dipstick I had enough combo for 24
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I picked you from across the room Pretty little body dancing like O -O -H And you are unforgettable
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I need to get you alone Ooh Why not?
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A fucking good time never hurt nobody I got a little drink
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but it's not fun I feel like it got them so sorry
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Feelin' like I'm fresh out, booze If they want the drama,
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got the oof 'en Ship the whole crew to the cruise Doin' shit you don't even see and move Ride with me,
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ride with me, boss I got a hard head but her ass off
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And you are unforgettable I need to get you all the
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roses Made one of my chills Just pop bubbly in the coolant's
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It's not getting out from me Since I've been with you,
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ooh I'm gonna sit on this track When I'm fucked up I should know how to feel
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I had enough confidence for 24, I picked you from across the road, pretty little body dancing like oh,
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hey, and you are, I need to get you up, no, oh, oh, oh, oh,
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oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh,
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oh, oh, oh, Oh, but we're in the ring, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no,
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no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no,
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no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no,
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no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no,
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no, 24 hours when you stand next to 24 cops She left her man at home,
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she don't love him no more I want your mind or your body, don't mind nobody So you'll never hurt nobody,
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baby gonna work your body, work your body You are incredible,
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we took you alone Now you're on shoes, just like ugly and the clues
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No love, come on, baby.
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I'm all open to you.
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Tell me what I want to do.
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It's out.
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I think it's out.
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Chopping, chopping, bling, he a copper too
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 33 sentences and 633 words to shadow. The speech runs for 4:16. The speaker talks at a steady 148 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 91% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
14 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| chop verb | /t͡ʃɑp/ | To cut into pieces with short, vigorous cutting motions. |
| ugly adjective | /ˈʌɡli/ | Displeasing to the eye; aesthetically unpleasing. |
| dramatic adjective | /dɹəˈmætɪk/ | Of or relating to the drama. |
| cop noun | /kɑp/ | A police officer or prison guard. |
| copper noun | /ˈkɒpə/ | A reddish-brown metallic chemical element (symbol Cu) with the atomic number 29; also, the metal made up of this element. |
| shoe noun | /ˈʃu/ | A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of… |
| cruise noun | /kɹuz/ | A sea or lake voyage, especially one taken for pleasure. |
| chill verb | /tʃɪl/ | To lower the temperature of something; to cool. |
| clue noun | /kluː/ | Information which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion. |
| combo noun | /ˈkɒmbəʊ/ | A small musical group. |
| booze noun | /buz/ | Any alcoholic beverage. |
| unforgettable adjective | /ˌʌnfə(ɹ)ˈɡɛtəbəl/ | Very difficult or impossible to forget. |
| bling noun | /blɪŋ/ | An ostentatious display of richness or style. |
| bubbly adjective | /ˈbʌbli/ | Full of bubbles. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 18 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, gonna, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like chop, ugly, dramatic.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've been |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should know |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | gonna work · gonna sit |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | need to get |
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.