Shadowing Practice: Justin Bieber's Second Interview on The Ellen Show - Learn English Speaking with Video
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He's not just a celebrity, he's Justin Bieber.
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Well, we've got a section in our audience, just Justin Bieber fans.
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They've got Bieber fever.
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They've got the Bieber fever, that's why they're quarantined.
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So Justin is going to be coming out here soon, and he's in his dressing room right back there.
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Oh.
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Oh. you know, we had a busy day, so we didn't get a chance to rehearse that.
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That's one of my writers, Amy, and she volunteered to do that.
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And I could see that she, at the last minute, decided to protect her face.
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OK, wait, let's look at that back.
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Can we look at it?
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Oh. Don't you try that.
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Don't you try that.
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Please welcome back Justin Bieber.
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What's up with your security?
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I found her in my closet.
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Hi, yeah. She was in your closet?
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I found her in my closet.
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What's up with your security?
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I don't know.
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I gotta beef it up.
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I know. What's with your security?
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How did they get in your closet?
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She must have snuck by.
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Yeah, I bet you have some tight security.
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How are you doing?
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I'm doing well.
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I'm doing very well.
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I know that, but how are you handling all this?
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Because it is really-- I mean, the footage that you see of these people going nuts.
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They're trampling each other and fainting and-- It can get-- what's up, girls?
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No, it can get a little crazy sometimes, But you know, we have really, like you said, tight security.
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Right. But have you had people like try to sneak in and do things like all the creative-- We've had some crazy stuff.
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What's the most creative thing that someone's done to try to get to you?
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Girls just trying to get in, like jumping in the back seat when I'm jumping in, pretending they're with us and stuff.
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Stuff like that.
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Well, are there any that you might want to jump in the backseat?
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Every now and then, occasionally, you know.
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But I mean, I'm having fun.
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Teenage boy just on the road, having fun.
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Yeah. Well, no, this is a good time in your life, I mean, to be a teenager and have this kind of frenzy going on.
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I was asking you this in rehearsal, but how do you manage to actually still live a life?
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Are you able to do things when you go?
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Because you're going-- what's your favorite place that you've seen that you've gone to?
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I really like Japan.
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I'm actually going back in a week so, but Japan, I really like because it's different.
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You can go to London and Paris and they all got similarities to like the States and Canada, but in Japan, it's kind of like a different world.
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Right. But are you able to-- then I think you would really stand out in Japan.
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I mean, at least in other countries, you could go, but do you have to put on disguises and stuff?
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Not really.
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I try to just go to malls and stuff when kids are at school, so I kind of avoid-- So it's just adults?
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Yeah. But still, adults would-- Sometimes moms are a little more crazy than the kids.
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Really? Yeah.
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Because they want to get an autograph for their daughter supposedly?
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Yeah, but it's just sometimes, like we were doing this one radio show.
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We were at a school, and this other mom, her daughter didn't even go to that school, and she drove over to this school and was like, um, my daughter really loves you.
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Can I really get a picture?
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And we were in the middle of jumping out.
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We had thousands of girls trying to get into our car.
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And so she's trying to get pictures when I'm getting in the car, trying to get in front of me.
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And I'm trying to squeeze around her to get in the car, and she's like-- snap, snap, snap.
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And her daughter didn't even go to that school.
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And now, your hair has become the thing.
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Look, it's the one clip, and it all perfectly in place.
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It comes together.
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It really does.
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How long do you spend on that hair?
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Like five minutes.
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Really? Like, seriously.
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Five minutes.
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People are always like, yeah, right.
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And I'm just like, I get out of the shower, I blow dry it, and then it's done in like five minutes.
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I just shake.
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That's it, and it always lands perfectly.
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Why practice speaking with this video?
Practicing your speaking skills using engaging content like Justin Bieber's second interview on The Ellen Show can be incredibly beneficial for English learners. This video is not just entertaining; it provides a dynamic context for practicing everyday conversational language. By shadowing the dialogue, you can enhance your speaking fluency and speed, making it an excellent resource for IELTS speaking practice. As you attempt to mirror the natural rhythms and intonations of the speakers, you'll also develop your confidence in using English in real-life situations.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
In this interview, several key grammatical structures and expressions are prevalent. Understanding these can significantly improve your speaking skills:
- Present Continuous Tense: Phrases like "I'm doing very well" show how to express ongoing actions or states, which is vital for discussing current experiences.
- Question Tags: Questions like "What's up with your security?" illustrate how question tags can create engagement in conversation, adding a casual tone and inviting further discussion.
- Reported Speech: Phrases such as "I was asking you this in rehearsal" demonstrate how to refer indirectly to previous conversations, a common feature in English dialogue.
- Comparative Language: Describing experiences as "different" when comparing Japan to other countries helps learners articulate their observations effectively.
Common Pronunciation Traps
As you practice speaking along with this video, pay attention to specific pronunciation challenges:
- Vowel Sounds: Phrases like "security" and "creative" have vowel sounds that can be tricky for non-native speakers to get right. Focusing on these can help you improve English pronunciation.
- Linking Sounds: Notice how words often flow seamlessly together in conversational English, such as "what's up," which sounds more like "whatsup." Learning to link words will make your speech sound more natural.
- Intonation Patterns: The interview dynamics between the host and Justin offer examples of rising and falling intonation, which convey emotions and nuances in conversation. Emulating these patterns can enhance your overall speaking ability.
By practicing regularly with engaging content like this interview, you can effectively enhance your English communication skills. Take advantage of the opportunity to learn English with YouTube and incorporate shadow speaking techniques into your study routine!
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have you had · you've seen · has become |
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past | was asking · were doing |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | are you doing · I'm doing · are you handling |
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.