Shadowing Practice: Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj – Beauty And A Beat (Lyrics) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Young Money Nicki Minaj Justin
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Show you off Tonight I wanna show you off What you got A billion could've never bought
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We gonna party like it's 30-12 tonight I wanna show you all the final things in life
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So just forget about the world we're young tonight I'm coming for ya,
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I'm coming for ya Cause all I need is a beauty and a beat Who can make my life complete?
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It's all about you When the music makes you move Baby,
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do it like you do Cause
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Body rock Girl, I can feel your body rock Take a bow Yeah,
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I'm the hottest ticket now We go to party like it's 30,
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it's well tonight I wanna show you all the finer things in life
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So just forget about the world we young tonight I'm coming for ya,
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I'm coming for ya Cause all I need is a beauty and a beat Who can make my life complete?
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It's all about you When the music makes you move Baby,
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do it like you do In time,
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incline Bitches couldn't get on my incline World tours,
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it's mine Ten little letters and a big song Justin Bieber You know I'm ahead of it with the ether Bums out,
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wiener But I gotta keep an eye out for Selina Beauty,
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beauty and the beast Beauty from the east Beautiful confession to the priest Beast,
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beauty from the streets We don't get deceased Every time beauty on the beat Body rock Oh,
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I wanna feel you body rock Oh,
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all I need to believe Is a beauty and a beat I can make my life complete
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It's all I need to When the music makes you move Baby,
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do it like you do I'm out.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will improve your English speaking skills by practicing along with the popular song "Beauty and a Beat" by Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj. This engaging and rhythmic track provides an excellent opportunity to enhance your pronunciation and intonation through the shadowing technique. You will focus on mimicking the flow of the lyrics, which will help you develop a natural speaking style and gain confidence in your English communication. By the end of this lesson, you will not only become more familiar with colloquial expressions but also enjoy the process of learning English through music. Ready to learn English with YouTube? Let’s get started!

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Show you off: To display someone proudly.
  • Party like it's 3012: A figurative way to express having an extravagant celebration.
  • Finer things in life: Luxurious or delightful experiences.
  • Beauty and a beat: Refers to a charming person and the rhythm of music.
  • Body rock: To dance with rhythm and movement.
  • Life complete: Feeling fulfilled and happy.
  • Handle the heat: To manage challenges effectively.

Practice Tips

Utilizing the shadowing technique with this song will significantly improve your English speaking practice. Here are some tips to maximize your learning experience:

  • Listen and Repeat: Play the song a few times while focusing on the pronunciation. Use a shadowing app if available, or simply practice repeating after each line or phrase.
  • Pace Yourself: The song has a moderate pace, allowing you to grasp the lyrics' rhythm easily. Don’t rush; take your time to mimic the intonation and stress.
  • Break It Down: Divide the song into sections. Focus on one verse at a time and repeat it until you feel comfortable before moving on.
  • Record Yourself: Use your device to record your voice as you practice. Play it back and compare it to the original. This will help you identify areas where you can improve your pronunciation.
  • Engage with the Meaning: Understand the lyrics while practicing. This will not only help with memorization but also with your overall comprehension and speaking skills.

By consistently using the shadowing technique and immersing yourself in music, you’ll find that your English capabilities expand significantly. Enjoy your practice and dance to the rhythm while you learn!

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.