Shadowing Practice: Love, Rosie - High Hopes - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Because I've realized that no matter where you are, or what you're doing, or who you're with,
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I will always, honestly, truly, completely, love you.
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I'm sorry.
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I'll remember it now, it takes me back to
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when it all first started But I've only got myself to blame for it
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and I accept it now It's time to let it go,
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go out and start again But it's not that easy
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But I've got high hopes It takes me back to when we started High hopes When you let it go,
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go out and start again house When it all comes to an end But the world keeps spinning around
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And in my dreams I meet the ghosts of all the people who have come and gone Memories,
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they seem to show up so quick but they leave you far too soon Naive,
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I was just staring at the barrel of a gun And I do I've got Yeah,
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but I've got House, it takes me back to when we started House,
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when you let it go, go out and start again House,
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oh, when it all comes to an end And the world keeps spinning And the world keeps spinning
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It takes me back to where we started Oh,
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let it go and start again Oh,
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oh, oh, oh, oh Yeah, the world is spinning Oh yeah,
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this world keeps spinning Oh, how this world keeps...
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Hi.
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Hi.
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Um, so I, uh, I guess I need a room.
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Any baggage?
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No. I left behind. So your wife.
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Won't be joining me.
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We both knew it wasn't right.
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One room with sea view.
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I will always, honestly, truly, completely, love you.
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Thank you.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 29 sentences and 283 words to shadow. The speech runs for 5:28. The speaker talks slowly, about 52 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 88% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
13 less common words from the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
- spin /spɪn/ (verb) — To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.
- ghost /ɡoʊst/ (noun) — A disembodied soul; a soul or spirit of a deceased person; a spirit appearing after death.
- barrel /ˈbæɹəl/ (noun) — A round (cylindrical) vessel, such as a cask, of greater length than breadth, and bulging in the middle, made of staves bound with hoops, and having flat ends…
- stare /stɛɚ/ (verb) — To look fixedly (at something).
- blame /bleɪm/ (verb) — To assert or consider that someone is the cause of something negative; to place blame; to attribute responsibility (for something negative or for doing…
- completely /kəmˈpliːtli/ (adverb) — In a complete manner; thoroughly.
- truly /ˈtɹuːli/ (adverb) — In accordance with the facts; truthfully, accurately.
- honestly /ˈɑ.nɪst.li/ (adverb) — In an honest manner.
- join /ˈd͡ʒɔɪn/ (verb) — To connect or combine into one; to put together.
- quick /kwɪk/ (adjective) — Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast.
- dream /ˈdɹim/ (verb) — To see imaginary events in one's mind while sleeping.
- accept /əkˈsɛpt/ (verb) — To receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval.
- realize /ˈɹi(.ə)ˌlaɪz/ (verb) — To become aware of, understand, or appreciate (a fact or situation, especially something which has been true for some time).
Phrasal verbs you will hear
- go out (verb) — To leave, especially a building.
- leave behind (verb) — To abandon.
- show up (verb) — To appear, arrive, or attend, especially suddenly or erratically.
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 11 contractions and reduced forms, such as I've, you're, I'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
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 spin, ghost, barrel.
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 realized · have come |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | keeps spinning |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will always · I'll remember · Won't be |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | you're doing · is spinning |
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.