Shadowing Practice: Luis Fonsi - Despacito ft. Daddy Yankee - Learn English Speaking with Video

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I Fancy.
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GY.
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Oh, no, oh, no. Yo.
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Si sabes que ya llevo un rato mirándote, tengo que bailar contigo hoy.
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GY.
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Vi que tu mirada ya estaba llamándome,
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I'm gonna go to the world I'm gonna go to the world Oh,
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yeah You, you're the man I'm the metal I'm going to get up and I'm going to go
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I'm going I'm going to get the metal, I'm going to get the plan, only with pensarlo se acelera el pulso.
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Oh yeah, ya, ya me está gustando más de lo normal, todos mis sentidos van pidiendo más, esto hay que tomarlo sin ningún apuro.
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Despacito, quiero respirar tu cuello despacito, deja que te diga cosas al oído, para que te acuerdes si no estás conmigo.
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Despacito Quiero desnudarte a besos despacito Firmar las paredes de tu laberinto Y hacer de tu cuerpo todo un manuscrito Sube,
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sube, sube, sube, sube Quiero ver bailar tu pelo,
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quiero hacer tu ritmo Que le enseñes a mi boca Tus lugares favoritos Favoritos, favoritos, baby
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Déjame sobrepasar tus zonas de peligro Until I'm gonna get out of my mouth
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And forget to get out of my mind If you ask me a hug, I know you're gonna be thinking I'm gonna try it, I'm gonna be trying to You're still trying to see it
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You know how my heart is with me Did you know what this is?
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I'm looking for my band
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I'm gonna be looking for how I know you're going to know I want to know how much love you are
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I don't have a problem, I want to give you Sabes que esa beba está buscando de mi bamba.
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Ven pruebas de mi boca para ver cómo te sabe.
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Quiero, quiero, quiero ver cuánto amor a ti te cabe.
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Yo no tengo prisa, yo me quiero dar el viaje.
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Empezamos lento, después salvaje.
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Pasito a pasito, suave, suavecito.
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Nos vamos pegando poquito a poquito.
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Cuando tú me besas con esa destreza.
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Yo que eres malicia con delicadeza.
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Pasito a pasito, suave, suavecito.
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Nos vamos pegando poquito a poquito.
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And that's a good idea, it's a head, but here I have the piece Despacito, I want to breathe your body,
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despacito Let me tell you things to hear, so you're not with me Despacito,
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I want to breathe your body, despacito I'm going to put the walls in your lab, and make your body a manuscript Sube,
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sube, sube, sube, sube Quiero ver bailar tu pelo,
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quiero hacer tu ritmo Que le enseñes a mi boca Tus lugares favoritos Favoritos,
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favoritos, baby Déjame sobrepasar tus horas de peligro Hasta provocar tus
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gritos Y que olvides tu apellido Despacito To use a zone of danger To provoke your grits And forget your name
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Despacito We're going to a beach in Puerto Rico Until the sun is written in, ay, bendito For my soul,
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I'll stay with you Pasito a pasito Suave,
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suavecito We're going to go To a poquito You're going to be my favorite place Favorites,
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favorites Pasito a pasito, suave suavecito Nos vamos pegando poquito a poquito
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Hasta provocar tus gritos Y que olvides tu apellido Despacito Pasito a pasito,
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suave suavecito Nos vamos pegando poquito a poquito Eh,
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eh, eh, eh, eh Pasito a pasito Suave, suavecito Nos vamos pegando poquito a poquito ¡Hey!
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¡Hey!
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¡Hey!

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Boost Your English Speaking with "Despacito": What You'll Learn

Practicing with this video isn't just fun—it's a powerful way to build real-world speaking skills. First, you'll master conversational flow, learning how to connect ideas smoothly even when the pace picks up. Second, you'll get comfortable with expressive intonation, since the lyrics shift from soft to energetic, teaching you to emphasize emotion. Finally, you'll improve listening-to-speaking speed, as the rapid back-and-forth trains your brain to respond quickly—key for real conversations. And if you're into the shadowing technique, this track is perfect: its rhythmic structure makes it easy to mirror, helping you "shadowspeak" like a pro in no time.

Listen For These Sounds: Connected Speech Secrets

Native speakers don't pronounce every word clearly—they link, reduce, and blend sounds. In the video, listen for how "I'm gonna go" becomes "I'm gonna go" (no hard stop between "gonna" and "go")—that's linking. You'll also hear reductions like "tengo que" sounding more like "tengo ke" (the "que" softens). These small changes make your speech sound natural, not robotic. Pay attention to how "pasito a pasito" flows—each "a" connects to the next word, creating a smooth rhythm. Practicing these sounds with a shadowing app can help you internalize them fast, making your pronunciation stand out.

Say It Like a Native: Rhythm and Stress Tips

The magic of "Despacito" lies in its rhythm—and that's your secret weapon for better English. Notice how the lyrics stress certain words: "Despacito, quiero respirar tu cuello despacito" emphasizes "Despacito" and "respirar," giving the line energy. To mirror this, tap your foot to the beat and stress the same words—this trains your mouth to move with native-like rhythm. Also, mimic the speaker's pacing: slow down for "sube, sube, sube" to build tension, then speed up for the chorus. The shadowing technique works here too: repeat lines right after the singer, focusing on matching their tone and speed. With practice, you'll not only improve English pronunciation but also sound more confident and natural.

Ready to start? Hit play, follow along, and let "Despacito" turn your practice into progress. Remember: every "shadowspeak" session brings you closer to fluency—so keep going, and have fun!

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see cominggonna go · I'm going to get · gonna get
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around nowI'm going · You're still trying · I'm looking

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →