Shadowing Practice: KATSEYE (캣츠아이) "Gabriela" Official MV - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Gabriella.
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Against all odds, I have built and sustained this empire over the last 20 years.
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A miracle, truly.
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No thanks to any of you.
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I would love to say that my legacy is in capable hands, but alas, the talent in this room is quite disappointing.
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However, one of you must succeed me and claim my name as the next CEO of Gabriela Enterprises.
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So, who will be the next Gabriela?
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I'll be the next Gabriela.
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And I'll make you proud, twin.
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Darling, you may smell of roses, but you reek of desperation.
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You know, I'm Gabriela.
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This is not a monarchy.
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I demand a vote.
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That was so cute.
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While you were all here playing executive dress -up, I've been here actually saving the company.
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I built our luxury wigs division.
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I'm her favorite.
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I'm Gabriela.
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I am Gabriela.
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Ladies!
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Ladies!
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Ladies!
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Silence!
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It's nice to see a competitive spirit.
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May the best Gabriela win.
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Hold on the casket You always knew The scary role, the main attraction Got cameras flashing Like,
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ooh You got everybody's eyes and just you And I see you too
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Ooh You can have anyone else you wanted to I'm begging you Hands up,
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Gabriella Gabriella, hands up, Gabriella Back off, I'm a fella, Gabriella, back off,
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Gabriella, la -la Cause, ooh, you could have anyone else you wanted to, I'm begging you Hands off,
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Gabriella, Gabriella, hands off, Gabriella, la -la, la -la Skin amaretto, I bet you tastes just like the summer,
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under the cover Me in the middle, overprotective, I'm a lover You made me want it,
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like you Make me know that these fantasies come true But what'd you do?
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You could have anyone else you wanted to But I'm begging you Hands up,
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Gabriella Gabriella, hands up, Gabriella -la -la -la Back off,
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I'm a fella Gabriella, back off Gabriella, la -la -la Cause ooh,
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you could have anyone else you wanna talk I'm begging you, hands off Gabriella Gabriella, hands off Gabriella,
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la -la -la La -la -la -la La -la -la -la La -la -la -la La -la -la -la
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Oh Can
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you, like, not push my arm?
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Can I not move?
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Oh, my God.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 46 sentences and 482 words to shadow. The speech runs for 4:45. The speaker talks slowly, about 101 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 81% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| silence noun | /ˈsaɪ̯ləns/ | The absence of any sound. |
| flash verb | /flæʃ/ | To cause to shine briefly or intermittently. |
| odd adjective | /ɑd/ | Differing from what is usual, ordinary or expected. |
| legacy noun | /ˈlɛɡəsi/ | Money or property bequeathed to someone in a will. |
| scary adjective | /ˈskɛə.ɹi/ | Causing fear or anxiety |
| luxury noun | /ˈlʌk.ʃə.ɹi/ | Very wealthy and comfortable surroundings; the state of being that they create. |
| twin noun | /twɪn/ | Either of two people (or, less commonly, animals) who shared the same uterus at the same time; one who was born at the same birth as a sibling. |
| succeed verb | /səkˈsiːd/ | To follow something in sequence or time. |
| lover noun | /ˈlʌvɚ/ | One who loves and cares for another person in a romantic way; a sweetheart, love, soulmate, boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse. |
| miracle noun | /ˈmɪɹ.ə.kəl/ | An event that appears inexplicable by the laws of nature and so is held to be supernatural in origin. |
| attraction noun | /əˈtɹækʃn̩/ | The tendency to attract. |
| darling noun | /ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/ | Often used as an affectionate term of address: a person who is very dear to one. |
| sustain verb | /səˈsteɪn/ | To maintain, or keep in existence. |
| alas | /əˈlæs/ | Used to express sorrow, regret, compassion, grief, resignation, or disappointment. |
| disappoint verb | /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/ | To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| back off verb | To move backwards away from something. | |
| hands off | Refrain from touching; refrain from initiating any physical contact. | |
| hands up | /hæn(d)ˈzʌp/ | Put your hands up (if you wish to participate). |
| dress up verb | To put on special or fancy clothes. |
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 built · I've been |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | I'm begging |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will be · I'll be · I'll make |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 15 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, I'll, I've. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: flash /flæʃ/, luxury /ˈlʌk.ʃə.ɹi/, attraction /əˈtɹækʃn̩/, desperation /ˌdɛspəˈɹeɪʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: desperation /ˌdɛspəˈɹeɪʃən/, amaretto /ˌæməˈɹɛtoʊ/, overprotective /ˌoʊvɚpɹəˈtɛktɪv/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like silence, flash, odd.
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.