Shadowing Practice: [LEGENDADO PT/BR] MARINA no CBS Mornings - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Now I'm leaving you behind, behind.
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Yeah, I'm...
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That is indie pop icon Marina with Butterfly off her new album, Princess of Power.
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The record comes after she conquered chronic health issues.
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Marina tells Anthony Mason the new music helped her reclaim her power.
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I'm in a lifeless generation For the singer Marina Diamandis Transformation A song always starts with a title.
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I was like, Princess of Power, I was like, and it spells pop.
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It's like, this is meant to be.
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Does the title just pop into your head, or is it something you work to find?
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No. I think they find me when I'm ready.
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Yeah.
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Hence, me having a four-year break between albums.
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Princess of Power is Marina's sixth album.
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The British artist has scored billions of streams without ever having a top ten single in the UK or the US.
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But her music has inspired a generation of artists like Olivia Rodrigo and Billie Eilish.
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You've had a very influential career, but not with massive albums.
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You've sort of reached people almost the back door.
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I know, yeah, I love how you say that.
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It is through the back door, and actually that's sometimes somewhat frustrating.
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I can imagine, but it's pretty impressive.
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Thank you.
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And I also like to think real love is given freely,
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and I always want people to choose to love my music.
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I don't want to shove it in anyone's face.
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I think artists who are very commercially successful, like, they'll have these peaks and troughs, and mine's kind of, like, steadily going up.
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The daughter of a Welsh mother and Greek father, Marina now lives in Los Angeles.
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It's a long way from Wales.
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It is, yeah.
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Wales is so beautiful.
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No, it is, but, like, where's the industry?
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How am I gonna do promo, honey?
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Growing up in Abergavenny.
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Mm-hmm.
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Oh, well done.
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Thank you.
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I studied.
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You really did.
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What made you want this?
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It definitely felt like an innate calling.
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At 19, she moved to London, still embarrassed, to sing in public.
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How did you get over that embarrassment?
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Painfully.
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I would go to, like, open mic nights in London.
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Oh my god, it was so bad.
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I wouldn't even go with a friend.
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I was like, if I'm bad, I need to know when I know to see me be bad.
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Which you can't do anymore, because everyone's filming everything.
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Yeah.
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Oh my God, you look just like Shakira.
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No, no, don't Catherine see it?
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Actually, my name's Marina.
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Her debut album, as Marina and the Diamonds, dropped in 2010.
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I am not a robot.
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Her follow-up, Electra Heart, went to number one on the British charts.
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But by 2016, Marina was ready to quit.
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I just suddenly felt really trapped.
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Yeah, I felt like my identity was glued to my artist's identity and I just suddenly wanted out.
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That same year, she began struggling with an invisible illness, eventually diagnosed as chronic fatigue syndrome.
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The main symptom actually was buzzing all over.
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And it always started in my feet, then it would basically go all the way up my body until my face would basically be throbbing.
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My whole body would feel like it was ringing.
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It took six years to understand it was connected to her nervous system.
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Breathwork finally helped.
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I have had to basically change my whole life.
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Yeah.
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Like, inside out.
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But you feel good now?
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Yes, I do.
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Her early music, meanwhile, has found a whole new audience on TikTok.
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I'm gonna pop your bubblegum high.
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How do you feel when that happens?
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It is strange because I was so used to, like, pushing to make things happen in my career and then suddenly this whole thing, you get three platinum records by doing nothing.
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Marina plans every album with a map.
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And you have a color palette.
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I do.
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This is her map for Princess of Power.
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Under energy you have cosmic, love rush, euphoric, dazzling, bright, light, powerful.
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Yeah, it's what I really wanted my life to be.
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And I also was like, music is a great way of manifesting.
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Are you now, when you perform these songs, feeling all these things that you aspire to?
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Yeah, I am.
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It's almost like making it public means I can suddenly step into it.
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It's almost like I can finally say to people, this is who I am actually.
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Like the person you knew four years ago is gone.
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Yeah, that's a very powerful thing.
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Yeah, it's amazing.
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It's magic.
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It is magic.
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Too bad you'll never see the colors inside me.
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Yeah, and she'll be touring the US August and September into the fall.
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Great stage show, really incredible.
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Incredible backstory.
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Music's incredible.
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She's incredible.
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Incredibly influential without ever really going massively mainstream.
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She seems to know.
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Anthony Mason, great piece as always, my brother.
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Thank you very much.

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Context & Background

This transcript features Marina Diamandis, an indie pop icon known for her unique approach to music and creative expression. She discusses her latest album, Princess of Power, which marks a significant comeback after overcoming personal health challenges. Marina reflects on her artistic journey, her humble beginnings in Wales, and her experiences in the competitive London music scene. Her story emphasizes the importance of authenticity and connection in artistic endeavors, offering valuable insights for aspiring English learners interested in the music industry and creative arts.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • “I was like” - A conversational way to express thoughts or feelings.
  • “It is meant to be” - Indicates a strong belief in destiny or fate.
  • “Through the back door” - A metaphor for achieving success through unconventional means.
  • “I always want people to choose” - Emphasizes the value of voluntary engagement and genuine connection.
  • “How did you get over that embarrassment?” - A question about overcoming personal challenges.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To effectively improve your English pronunciation using the shadowing technique with Marina's interview, follow these steps:

  1. Listen Carefully: Start by listening to the video without any distractions. Pay close attention to Marina's intonation and emphasis.
  2. Repeat After Her: Use a shadowing app or simply pause the video frequently to repeat what she says immediately after she delivers it. Focus on mimicking her accent and rhythm.
  3. Break it Down: If you find certain phrases challenging, break them down into smaller parts. Practice each part separately before combining them.
  4. Record Yourself: Use a voice recording tool to capture your shadow speech. Compare it with Marina's original dialogue to identify areas for improvement.
  5. Practice Regularly: Consistency is key. Dedicate time daily to practice shadow speaking, focusing on different sections of the interview to cover various vocabulary and pronunciation patterns.

By following this structured approach, you can effectively enhance your English speaking skills, pronunciation, and confidence in communication. Embrace the process and enjoy your journey of improvement!

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.

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