Shadowing Practice: [Lyrics+Vietsub] That girl - Olly Murs - DJ CHEN remix - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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B-I-E There's
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B-I-E There's
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a girl, but I let her get away It's all my fault,
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cause I got in the way And I'd be lying if I said I was okay About that girl,
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the one I let get away I keep saying no,
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this can't be the way it was supposed to be I keep saying no,
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there's gotta be a way to get you close to me
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Now I know you gotta speak up if you want somebody Can't let them get away,
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oh no You don't wanna end up sorry,
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the way that I'm feeling everyday Don't you know,
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no, no, no, no There's no home for the broken heart No,
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no, no, no, no There's no home for the broken heart I let her get away It's my fault,
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cause I said I needed space And I've been torturing myself night and day About that girl,
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the one I let get away
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I keep saying no This can't be the way it was supposed to be
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I keep saying no There's gotta be a way to get
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you There's gotta be a way to get you close to me You gotta speak up
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if you want somebody Can't let them get away,
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oh no You don't wanna end up sorry The way that I'm feeling every day No,
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no, no, no, no, no,
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no, no There's no home for the broken heart No,
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no, no, no, no There's no home for the broken
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No home for me No home cause I'm broken No room to breathe And I got no one to blame
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No home for me No home cause I'm broken About
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that girl The one I let get away So you better be out
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If you want somebody You can't let them get away Oh
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no no You don't wanna end up sad The way that I'm feeling everyday Don't you know No no no
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There's no home for the broken heart No no no no
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There's no hope for the broken You don't wanna lose that love It's only gonna hurt too much I'm telling ya
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You don't wanna lose
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that love It's only gonna hurt too much I'm telling ya You don't wanna lose
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that love Cause there's no hope for the broken But that girl,
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the one I let get away

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you'll practice listening and speaking skills through the song "That Girl" by Olly Murs. The lyrics delve into emotions related to love and regret, providing an excellent backdrop for enhancing your vocabulary and pronunciation. By shadowing the artist, you'll not only improve your English but also gain confidence in expressing feelings subtly conveyed through music. This engaging method uses a song's rhythm to aid your learning, making it easier to remember and reproduce phrases accurately.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Get away - to escape or avoid someone/something
  • Speak up - to express your thoughts clearly
  • Broken heart - emotional pain caused by loss or heartbreak
  • Need space - to require time apart for personal reasons
  • Torturing myself - to cause oneself mental anguish
  • No room to breathe - feeling overwhelmed or suffocated
  • End up sorry - to regret a situation in retrospect
  • Hurt too much - to experience significant emotional pain

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning experience, consider using a shadowing app or site to practice the song. Start by listening to the lyrics while reading them on the screen; then, play the video again and try to replicate each line immediately after the artist. Since the song has a moderate tempo and a clear emotional tone, it's ideal for shadow speech practice. Focus on how Olly Murs emphasizes certain words to convey feelings; emulating this will significantly improve your intonation and rhythm.

When shadowing, pay attention to the parts where he expresses regret and longing, as these will often require a softer, more introspective tone. Repeat sections multiple times, gradually increasing your understanding of the lyrics' emotional depth while developing fluency. Don't forget to utilize platforms like shadowspeaks or similar resources to track your progress and refine your accent.

By the end of this lesson, you'll not only expand your vocabulary but also feel more equipped to express complex emotions in English. Learning English with YouTube through music like "That Girl" transforms your journey into an enjoyable experience where language and emotions meet.

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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