Shadowing Practice: Joy - Touch By Touch - Learn English Speaking with Video

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When I feel the time is right And you're staying by my side
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And the love you give to me Makes my heart beat When my fantasies fly away But my feelings make me stay
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I see the fire in your eyes It makes my heart beat Do it,
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we still do it, night and day You're my all-time lover Do it,
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we still do it, in a way Like there is no other Touch by touch
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You're my all-time lover Skin to skin Come under my cover
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When my heart is full of love, it makes me a tassel and a Love,
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a game that we play,
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not a play When our love is clear and bright,
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it's our way to see the light There's a fire in our hearts Night and day Do it,
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twist and do it Night and day You're my all-time lover Do it,
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twist and do it In a way Like there is no other Touch by touch
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You're my all-time lover Skin to skin Come under my cover
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Do it, we still do it, night and day You're my all-time lover Do it,
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we still do it, in a way Like there is no other Touch by touch
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You're my all-time lover Skin to skin Come under my cover Do it,
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we still do it Night and day You're my all-time lover Do it,
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we still do it In a way Like there is no one Thank you.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English speaking skills through a popular song titled "Joy - Touch By Touch." The focus will be on understanding the emotions conveyed in the lyrics while enhancing your pronunciation through the shadowing technique. You will specifically work on phrases that express affection and connection, allowing you to improve your English pronunciation and fluency. This activity is perfect for IELTS speaking practice as it helps you develop both verbal nuances and emotional intonation.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Time is right - A phrase indicating the appropriate moment to act.
  • My all-time lover - A term of endearment for a significant other.
  • Heart beat - A metaphor implying deep feelings or love.
  • Touch by touch - Describes a gradual and intimate connection.
  • Skin to skin - A phrase that signifies closeness or physical intimacy.
  • Night and day - An expression indicating constant or ongoing activity.
  • Come under my cover - A metaphorical way to offer comfort and warmth.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning experience while enjoying the song, utilize the shadowing technique. This involves listening to the song closely and then repeating the lyrics in real-time. Here are some specific tips to help you:

  • Start Slow: If you're struggling to keep up, slow down the playback speed. This will help you grasp the pronunciation and rhythm of the words better.
  • Focus on Inflection: Pay attention to how the singer changes their tone and emotion. Mimicking this can greatly improve your ability to convey feelings in English.
  • Repetition is Key: Repeat sections of the song multiple times. This will reinforce your memory and fluency, making it easier to connect words in natural speech.
  • Record Yourself: After shadowing, record your voice and listen to it. This can provide insights into your pronunciation and highlight areas that need improvement.

By incorporating these strategies, you will enhance your overall English speaking skills while enjoying the emotional depth of the lyrics. Get ready to shadowspeak your way to greater fluency and confidence in English!

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.