Shadowing Practice: [Học tiếng Anh thật] RM (BTS) - Bài phát biểu tại Liên Hợp Quốc 2018 - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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thank you Mr Secretary General UNICEF executive director and all the excellencies and distinguished guests from across the world
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my name is Kim namjoon also known as RM the lead up to group BTS it is an incredible honor to be invited to an occasion with such significance
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for today's Young Generation last November BTS launched the love my stamp campaign with Yusuf building on
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our belief that true love first begins with loving myself we've been partnering with unicef's in violence program
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to protect children and young people all over the world from violence and our fans have become a major part of this campaign with their action and with
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their enthusiasm we truly have the best fans in the world
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and I'd like to begin by talking about myself I was born in his son a sin in your soul South Korea
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it is a really beautiful place where the Lake Hills and even an annual flower festival I spent a very happy childhood
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there and I was judged an Ordinary Boy I used to look up at the night sky Wonder
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and I used to dream the dreams of a boy I used to imagine that I was a superhero who could save the world and in an intro to one of our early
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albums there's a line that says my heart stopped when I was maybe nine or ten looking back
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I think that's when I began to worry about what other people thought of me and starting seeing myself through their eyes
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I stopped looking up at the night skies the Stars I stopped daydreaming
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instead I just tried to jam myself into the malls that other people made soon I began to shut out my own voice
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and started to listen to the voices of others no one called out my name and neither did I
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my heart stopped and my eyes closed shut so like this I we
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all lost our names we became like ghosts
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but I had one century and that was music there was a small voice inside of me that said wake up man and listen to yourself
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but it took me quite a long time to hear music calling my real name even after making the decision to join
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BTS there were a lot of hurdles some people might not believe but most people thought we were hopeless
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and sometimes I just wanted to quit but I think I was very lucky that I didn't give it all up
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and I'm sure that I and we will keep stumbling and falling like this oh
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BTS has become artists performing in those huge stadiums and selling millions of albums right now but I am still an
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ordinary 24 year old guy if there's anything that I've achieved it was only possible that I have my
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other BTS members Right By My Side and because of the love and the support that our army fans all over the world
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made for us these thoughts and mistakes are what I am making up the brightest stars in the
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constellation of my life I have come to love myself for who I am for who I was and for who I hope to
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become after releasing our love yourself albums and launching the love myself campaign we started to hear remarkable stories
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from our fans all over the world how our message helped them overcome their harshness in life and start loving themselves
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those stories constantly remind us of our responsibility so
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let's take all one more step we have learned to love ourselves
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so now I urge you to speak yourself
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I like to ask all of you what is your name what excites you and makes your heart
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beat tell me your story I want to hear your voice I want to want to hear your conviction
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no matter who you are where you from your skin color your gender identity
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just speak yourself find your name and find your voice by speaking yourself I'm Kim namjoon and also rmo BTS
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I am an idol and I'm an artist from a small town in Korea like most people
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I've made many and plenty mistakes in my life I have many faults and I have many more fears
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but I'm going to embrace myself as hard as I can and I'm starting to love myself gradually just little by little what is your name
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speak yourself thank you very much
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[Applause]

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English speaking skills by shadowing a powerful speech delivered by RM of BTS at the United Nations in 2018. This speech focuses on themes of self-love, personal growth, and the importance of community support. By engaging with this content, you will improve your pronunciation, intonation, and overall speaking ability. You will also learn to express your feelings and thoughts in English more effectively, making it an enriching experience for your language development.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • True love: The deep, genuine affection that begins with self-acceptance.
  • Ordinary: Normal or average; not exceptional.
  • Judged: Formed an opinion about someone or something.
  • Heart stopped: A metaphor for feeling overwhelmed or losing motivation.
  • Haunting: Persistently returning to one's thoughts, often in a troubling way.
  • Speak yourself: An encouragement to express your true thoughts and feelings.
  • Conviction: A firmly held belief or opinion.
  • Embrace: To accept something willingly or enthusiastically.

Practice Tips

For effective English speaking practice, consider using a shadowing app to assist you. Begin by listening closely to the speech. As you follow along, focus on matching RM's tone and speed. The speech includes emotional depth, so pay attention to the rise and fall of his voice, as this helps convey meaning. Remember, the goal of shadow speech is not just to repeat the words but to embody the emotions and intentions behind them.

Start by listening to a short segment, pausing frequently to repeat what you hear. This is a fantastic method to explore the nuances of the language. Gradually increase the length of the segments as you gain confidence. Incorporate shadowspeak techniques to enhance your fluency; try speaking the lines out loud at the same moment RM does. This practice will help you internalize rhythm and pronunciation.

Finally, don’t shy away from discussing the themes presented in the speech after practicing. Reflect on what RM says about self-love and the power of community. Sharing your own thoughts in English will significantly bolster your confidence and fluency in everyday conversations. Remember, speaking is a journey, and each step, no matter how small, brings you closer to your goals!

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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