Shadowing Practice: Justin Bieber Was Nervous to Commit to Now Wife Hailey - Learn English Speaking with Video
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That's Justin Bieber and his new series, docu -series on YouTube.
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And it really is good.
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It's so informative in so many ways.
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You talk about-- and also, Haley is a big part of it.
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And as I said to you backstage, I am so happy that you're happy.
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And you deserve to be nurtured and loved and everything that is happening for you right now.
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Thank you.
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Look at you all grown up there, but when you met, There's a part in the documentary where you meet her for the first time.
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Look how young-- Can you imagine-- you ended up marrying that girl.
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You met this girl at that age, and then you ended up marrying her.
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Right.
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Did you know that?
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Insane.
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I had no idea that I was going to marry her at that time.
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No. But I'm glad it worked out, because she's an amazing, amazing, amazing person.
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Yeah.
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She seems like it.
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She really is.
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She's super precious.
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Yeah.
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I enjoy spending my life with her.
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Yeah.
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And it's cute, because you all talk about how you still get nervous when you're around her.
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She gets nervous.
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And that's adorable.
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Yeah.
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That's going to go away.
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Right.
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You know.
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But-- Now, when you proposed to her, were you really super nervous?
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Did you know what you were going to say?
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Was it like a romantic gesture?
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Yeah, I was extremely nervous.
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I felt like in the past we talked about me asking the question.
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And I felt like she would say yes.
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So I wasn't really nervous about saying yes.
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But I think it's just like-- I think I was more nervous about, am I going to make this commitment?
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Am I able to make this commitment as a man and be able to honor you know, what I say, because that's a serious commitment.
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When you say you're going to love someone for better or for worse, and be faithful, that's a huge-- am I able to do that?
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And so I think that was really what I was battling with.
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And I finally was like, you know what, I'm going to make the decision.
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and follow through with it and be a husband.
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And this is what I've always wanted.
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I'm going to just choose this woman.
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And just do it.
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And commit to it.
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And you did.
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Yeah.
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Thank you.
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Yeah, it's really sweet.
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And I was just saying, I mean, you're going to be such a good dad, too.
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You're so good with kids.
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You love kids.
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And I just-- I think it's really-- it's a lot to go through everything that he went through, and to land on his feet,
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and to be normal and healthy.
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And I'm just really proud.
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So here's what I want to ask.
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Yummy.
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What does that mean exactly?
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I mean, I think I know.
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But what were you thinking of when you wrote that yummy?
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Yeah.
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My sex life.
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OK.
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That's what I thought it was.
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Because there's something about-- Toes curling and stuff.
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Yeah, it is what it is, right?
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I'm married, you know?
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Yeah, so you got that yummy.
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That's what it is, you know?
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Yep.
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It's yummy.
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Ah.
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Woo!
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Is it getting hot in here?
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Yeah.
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Twitch is hot, I'll tell you that.
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He's-- Oh, wow.
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He's in a cake.
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All right, so do you think the turning point was
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when you got on stage at Coachella with Ariana that made you say-- because you really You are made-- to perform.
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You were a born entertainer.
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And you went away.
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And do you think that that was it, where you got on stage, and you were like, I miss this?
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I think so.
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I think I've been just so afraid for some reason.
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I think we all, as humans, get caught up in this-- you know, place of fear.
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You know, just whatever we're dealing with, you know, we're all dealing with fear to some degree.
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And in that place in my life, I was just battling a lot of stuff internally.
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And so I was just afraid.
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I was afraid of-- what people were thinking, afraid of, can I do this again?
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I just was battling with that internal fear.
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So I think at this point in my life, yeah, in that point, when I made the decision to just go up there and do it, that was like, OK, I'm ready to kind of do this thing now.
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Yeah. So yeah.
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When is it coming out, the album?
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The album is-- February 14th, I believe.
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Is it really?
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No, no. Oh, that's great.
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Yeah.
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That's Valentine's Day.
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So I guess this is the first time I'm saying that.
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Nobody knew that.
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No. That's why I asked you.
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February 14th.
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Because nobody knew.
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February 14th.
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February 14th.
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Yeah.
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All right.
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Do you like to cook?
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I like to cook.
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Really?
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I like to cook breakfast.
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OK, well, I heard you like to cook, so I got something for you.
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OK.
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All right, cool.
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Great.
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Yeah.
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Great, yeah.
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It's for her and it's for me.
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Yeah.
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We can cook together.
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And only wear that.
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Yeah.
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Only this.
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Only this.
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When you cook.
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And then, you know, wherever it goes after the meal-- It gets yummy.
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It can go wherever.
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Yeah.
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That's right.
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All right.
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We're going to play a game when we come back.
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Cool.
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Speaking Goals for This Clip: Build Confidence in Conversational Fluency
This video’s dialogue is perfect for practicing natural, conversational English—ideal for IELTS speaking practice or everyday interactions. You’ll learn to express personal feelings, reflect on past experiences, and discuss relationships with warmth. The goal? To sound more like a native by mimicking the rhythm and tone of casual speech, a key fluency milestone.
Phrase Bank: Reusable Expressions for Real-Life Talks
- “I had no idea that…” – Great for sharing surprising realizations.
- “I’m glad it worked out” – Use to express relief about a positive outcome.
- “battling with [a thought/feeling]” – Describes internal struggle (e.g., “I was battling with self-doubt”).
- “follow through with [a decision]” – Means to act on a plan (e.g., “I need to follow through with my goals”).
- “for better or for worse” – A classic phrase from vows, showing commitment.
Fix Your Weak Spots: Mastering Natural Rhythm & Pronunciation
The conversation’s relaxed tone makes it ideal for the shadowing technique—repeat lines aloud right after the speakers to mimic their pace and intonation. Notice how Justin says “extremely nervous” with a slight pause between words, or how “she’s super precious” flows smoothly. These nuances are key to improving English pronunciation. Try shadow speech daily with this clip: pause, repeat, and focus on matching the stress in words like “commitment” (com-MIT-ment) and “faithful” (FAITH-ful). For extra practice, use a shadowing app to record yourself and compare it to the original. Over time, you’ll sound more natural, whether you’re preparing for IELTS speaking practice or chatting with friends.
Remember, even native speakers get nervous—just like Justin! The more you practice these phrases and rhythms, the more confident you’ll feel. Keep going—you’re doing great!
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 | I've always wanted · I've been |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | be nurtured · are made |
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.