Shadowing Practice: Inside Miranda Kerr's HOLISTIC Met Gala Prep: Meditation, Crystals and More! - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Miranda, hi!
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Hi!
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How are you?
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I'm so happy to see you.
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Happy Met Gala Day.
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I cannot believe it's here.
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Here it is.
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We're so happy.
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This is a few hours before you're about to walk those famous stairs.
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You're getting ready, so thank you for squeezing us in.
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So these shoes are actually, believe it or not, pretty comfortable.
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I was surprised.
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Wow, really?
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And they look like a jewel themselves.
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I love just how cohesive this is too.
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This is so pleasing.
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It is right.
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It's visually pleasing.
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This is a little zen moment before the storm.
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I have in here some electrolytes.
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Important.
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So I love to rehydrate.
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And then I like to be on my health devices a little bit.
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Do a little bit of a mini meditation.
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I'll show you some of my skincare.
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Oh, I can't wait to see that.
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This is just like an at-home spa experience.
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I'm just going to show you how firm it gets here.
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My makeshift life.
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Keeping it real.
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See this?
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So for a certified organic product, that is a lot of foam and have a smell.
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It's so fresh, it's so light.
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I love that.
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That is so calming.
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Yeah, it's calming but also invigorating.
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And as I was mentioning, all our products are filtered through crystals.
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So in addition to cleansing your skin, cleansing your energy.
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So after I do that, I then go to our Active Algae Minty Mist.
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Now, I don't want to just use a monotonous skincare routine.
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It needs to be something that makes me feel uplifted when I use it.
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Because we cleanse, mist, moisturize pretty much as women daily, but I wanna feel energized through that.
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I also want results.
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I don't wanna put something on without having results.
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And that's what our products do.
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Every time before I go on the red carpet, I use this mask as a quick flash hydration mask.
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This melts onto your skin and into your skin and it dries in about five minutes.
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It kinda gives you- It gives you glass skin.
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Yep.
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This is the first step for today.
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Milky Mushroom Ultra Hydrating Mask.
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Our last step in the daytime is the Noni Glow Face Oil.
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And you just use a couple of drops.
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And this instantly gives your skin that radiance.
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It just gives the most gorgeous, light weight.
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Because you don't want something too oily.
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You don't want anything too oily.
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You're just going to fix your clothes or hair.
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You need something.
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You need that glow.
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So then you see that it's giving me that glow.
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Yep.
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and that's what I used to always use on my legs for the Victoria's Secret runway show.
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And so now, obviously, I'll be wearing it all over my back tonight.
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Is it almost time to put on the dress?
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It's almost time.
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You know, I'm waiting for my dress to arrive because they had to do last minute alterations.
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Oh.
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So now I'm waiting on my dress.
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But also you have all of your calming things here.
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It's like, it feels so serene in this room.
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In my zen.
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Yeah, we're in your zen room.
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As you walked in, I had the zen music playing.
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Exactly.
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This is everything.
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This is the way we, you know, You've gotta live and breathe what you're doing.
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And this is the way I've lived my life for so long.
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And that's what I wanna share with the world.
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And how you're able to maintain that.
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And you can do that in a way like these products are affordable.
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They're affordable luxury.
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You know all the things that I do I want to make it attainable for people.
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Can we also talk about what we're sitting on right now because these are part of the prep too.
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They are part of the prep.
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I'm very much into health and wellness and this is a cell regulation mat and I have it on the active program which means it's very energizing for for yourselves.
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At night it has a sleep program.
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I put it on for just 15 minutes at night, lay on it.
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My husband's always like, Miranda, what are you doing again?
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Because obviously he's in tech, but I'm into health tech.
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So, you know, it's a little bit different.
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The final reveal of the dress.
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It's so nice to see you again.
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You look amazing.
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How do you feel?
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Look at the...
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I cannot get over this.
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You see all the details?
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The details are amazing.
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Walk me through putting it on, what that moment felt like.
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Well, there was a lot of people kind of getting me together in this dress because it's very intricate.
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And then they actually had to sew this on my neck.
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So yeah, that'll be fun getting off later tonight.
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We had the best time getting ready with you today.
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I feel like we had the full inside scoop.
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How was it once we left?
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I mean, this was the final touches, this was the dress.
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What did the rest of your night look like before you came down inside the mark?
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Pretty relaxed.
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Just, you know, a little makeup touch up, hair touch up.
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I like to keep it zen.
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You know me?
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I was trying to do a meditation, but everyone in the room wanted me to play my music.
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So I got a little hip-hop going.
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Oh, I love it.
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While you're bringing out about this entire thing, can we talk about the details?
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I mean, we have some really amazing moments.
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What is your favorite part?
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I love the florals.
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It feels like spring.
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Like, you know, we're in the garden, and it's quite ethereal.
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Right?
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Yeah, absolutely.
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Very feminine and I've never really seen it dressed quite like it.
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I haven't even, also, like can we talk about these right here, these little dangling moments.
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Yeah, these are florals here.
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It's like the florals are draping down my body.
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I love it.
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Yeah.
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And we watched you, you know, fully get ready, your makeup, your skincare routine, and then of course the body oil.
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This is what you showed us.
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Can we have a minute for how gorgeous your skin looks?
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Thank you so much.
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That's Cora Organics Body Oil.
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And on my back too.
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Oh, absolutely perfect.
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Perfect.
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And the fit is just incredible.
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You're getting ready to walk out, take all the photos.
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Everyone's going to see it for the first time.
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Doing this so many years, do you still get nervous?
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What are the feelings walking out of the hotel?
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I do sometimes, but then I just really enjoy the moment.
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As we were discussing before, it's so important to be in the moment.
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These moments aren't going to last forever.
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I mean, next thing you know, I'm going to be your grandma.
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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you'll engage in English speaking practice by utilizing the popular shadowing technique. You'll be practicing with a transcript featuring Miranda Kerr, who discusses her holistic preparation for the Met Gala. This content is perfect for those preparing for the IELTS speaking test or anyone looking to improve their fluency and pronunciation. By shadowing the transcript, you'll not only enhance your vocabulary but also develop a more natural speaking rhythm and intonation, making your English sound more authentic and fluent.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Electrolytes: Minerals in your body that help with hydration.
  • Zen moment: A period of calm and reflection.
  • Rehydrate: To restore lost body fluids.
  • Invigorating: Energizing and refreshing.
  • Glass skin: A term used for exceptionally smooth and shiny skin.
  • Holistic: Considering the whole person, including mental and physical aspects.
  • Calming: Having a soothing effect.
  • Active Algae: A skin care ingredient often used to nourish and rejuvenate.

Practice Tips

To make the most out of this engaging audio material, follow these shadowing advice tailored specifically to the speed and tone of the video:

  • Listen Carefully: Begin by watching the video once without trying to speak. Focus on understanding the context and tone of Miranda’s voice.
  • Break It Down: Divide the transcript into short segments. Start with a single sentence or phrase, then repeat it immediately after you hear it. This will help you match her rhythm and pronunciation.
  • Emphasize Emotion: Notice the emotions in her tone, especially during key phrases like "zen moment" and "invigorating." Make sure to reflect these feelings in your own speech to sound more natural.
  • Practice Repeatedly: Revisit challenging segments several times. Using the shadow speech technique will help you gradually improve your fluency, making it easier to articulate thoughts during your own English speaking practice.
  • Record Yourself: After practicing, record your voice while shadowing the transcript. Listen to the playback to identify areas for improvement, particularly in pronunciation and intonation.

By incorporating these tips into your study routine, you'll enhance your English speaking skills effectively, preparing not only for everyday conversations but also for important assessments like the IELTS speaking test.

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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