Shadowing Practice: JENNIE Creates a Sculpture of Herself | Vanity Fair - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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This is a self-portrait, so this is basically me, right?
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This is a self-portrait, so this is basically me, right?
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Okay, I know.
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I have an idea.
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It looks like something that would be in like Stranger Things or something.
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Hi, I'm Jenny and I'm going to be sculpting my self-portrait.
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I feel like I'm in an art class right now.
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I don't think I'm a good sculptor at all.
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I am kind of scared to do this.
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I'm taking my nails off, guys.
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I don't think I can sculpt with these.
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This is my body.
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I'm trying to build my body first and then I want it to the face.
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I think my eyes.
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Also because I'm kind of blind,
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I can't see well, so I have to look at myself really close up in the mirror
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and then my eyes are there.
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It's more of a lifestyle than one era for me.
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Everything regarding what I do is to do with my album,
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my mindset, I'm prepping my body for my album and what's to come after.
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So I think that's what I mean by it's become a lifestyle of mine.
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This is really fun.
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I wonder if there's a tool to help me.
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You need to cut?
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Like...
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To pet.
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I really thought about it.
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And my answer is, I wanna enjoy this life as a pop star,
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and then think about what to be in my next lifetime.
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I like the present moment the best.
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I love my job.
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What do you love most about it?
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That I get to sculpt something in front of 30 people.
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Okay, finally, time to cut something.
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Ah, can I take this afterwards?
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Yeah, that's yours.
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Then I'm gonna just need to perfect everything.
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I think I'm still figuring that out.
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I still don't know when to stop.
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Yeah, I'm so accustomed to keep going.
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And there's still so much on my list I want to get done
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and I push myself further every time so I haven't met my limit yet.
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I'm planning like next year maybe I could start slowing things down.
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Being at home is one of my favorite things to do.
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I haven't really had time to really like stay home after the pandemic
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so that's something that I want to do more in the future and maybe go on vacations,
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stay in bed as long as I want,
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and then watch a movie and eat something good.
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That's all I'm asking for really.
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My essentials from my home.
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I like to bring my pillow and my blanket with me so I feel as as closely as being at home.
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I have a very big luggage that I bring everywhere I go,
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and it basically has everything from my house.
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I think it's more of a comfort thing.
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Like I'm sure I can buy the same thing,
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but just the feeling of having something from home.
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I wish I had like another darker red.
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Can you help?
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Wow.
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That's a good question.
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I'm like the friend in the group that keeps everything not fall out of places.
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They come to me a lot when they need to decide on something or need help.
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That really just came out of nowhere.
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Thank you.
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I'll keep it right here.
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Are you gonna use it?
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I don't think so.
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I'll try.
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Oh, you hear me really soft.
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I can mix it.
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That I don't give up.
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This is something that I've learned about myself during the time of working on my album.
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I don't think I can say that this journey was easy.
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But every time I faced a new situation or learned anything new,
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I kind of kept pushing myself to do more within myself.
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And that's how the album was made.
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So I'm so proud of it.
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And I love that about me.
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Everything was a challenge for me.
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This was my very first time working on a solo album, a full album.
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I really just ran into brand new things.
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I'm making petals right now of a flower.
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Trying to make a red rose.
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This is my face.
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Oh, that's your face?
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Yeah.
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I get really distracted when I listen to music.
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If I need to be focused,
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I don't listen to music.
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I meditate.
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Started doing it a lot more during the pandemic.
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And yeah, it became a lifestyle.
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So meditation is a part of my album.
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In what way?
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A lot of the times I'm most creative when I'm meditating with my own words and my own expressions,
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because I know it's in a safe place.
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It really just helps me focus on myself And the stronger and confident you feel about yourself,
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like the better version of you appears.
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And also there are so many benefits.
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I just can't list them all right now,
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but it was a crucial part of my album.
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I don't have self-doubt.
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That's how I got here.
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I'm just really clear on what I want and what I like
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and it can change over time from learning new things and experiencing new things.
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But I always like to...
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Sorry, it's from what I'm making.
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I always like to believe 100% in the way I think and deal with the consequences.
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I'm so sorry guys, am I like over timing?
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Okay guys, I am ready to reveal my self-portrait.
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In three, two, ta-da!
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This is who I am right now.
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This is how I envisioned myself with my album Ruby coming out.
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I am peaceful.
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I am zen.
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I'm blooming in the ruby red color.
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And I'm just sitting there meditating.
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This is how I see myself and yeah, the back.
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I'm just manifesting this.
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This is so special.
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Thank you Vanity Fair for creating this time.
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I had so much fun working with clay today and answering you guys' questions.

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Why practice speaking with this video?

This video featuring Jennie sculpting her self-portrait provides a unique context for English learners to practice speaking. As she discusses her creative process and personal reflections, learners can listen to authentic conversational English. Engaging with this content not only makes learning enjoyable but also helps you improve English pronunciation through a contextual approach. By mimicking Jennie's expressions and intonations, you can apply shadow speech techniques, enhancing your speaking skills while being entertained.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Throughout the video, Jennie uses several interesting expressions and grammatical structures that are beneficial for English learners:

  • "I feel like I'm in an art class right now." - This expression illustrates the use of the present continuous tense combined with a simile. It shows how learners can express feelings and situations.
  • "I think I'm still figuring that out." - The phrase demonstrates the present continuous for ongoing actions, a useful structure for discussing processes and personal growth.
  • "I wanna enjoy this life as a pop star." - The informal contraction “wanna” presents a casual way of expressing desires, which is common in spoken English.
  • "I love my job. What do you love most about it?" - The use of rhetorical questions encourages conversational engagement, a critical skill in IELTS speaking practice.

Common Pronunciation Traps

As you practice speaking, pay attention to specific pronunciation challenges present in the video:

  • "sculpting" and "self-portrait" - These words may be tricky due to the consonant clustering and vowel sounds. Practice saying them slowly to master the correct pronunciation.
  • "enjoy this life" - The phrase includes the ‘j’ sound, which can be difficult for non-native speakers. Ensure to articulate the ‘j’ clearly to avoid confusion.
  • "essential" and "accomplished" - The emphasis on the second syllable of "essential" and the first of "accomplished" is crucial for clarity. Shadowing these important terms can help refine your pronunciation.

By practicing with this video using techniques such as shadowspeak, learners can enhance their fluency and confidence in speaking English. This engaging method not only reinforces vocabulary and grammar but also builds a more natural speaking style, perfect for various contexts, including the IELTS exam.

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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