Shadowing Practice: Maggie Lindemann - Pretty Girl (Lyrics) Cheat Codes x CADE Remix - Learn English Speaking with Video
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I can swear, I can joke, I say what's on my mind If I drink, if I smoke, I keep up with the guys
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And you see me holding up my middle finger to the world Fuck your ribbons and your pearls
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Cause I'm not just a pretty girl
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I'm more than just a picture I'm a daughter and a sister Sometimes it's hard for me to show
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That I'm more than just a rumor Or a song on your computer There's one to me and people know
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Some days I'm broke, some days I'm rich Some days I'm nice, some days I can be a bitch Some days I'm strong,
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some days I quit I don't let it show, but I've been through some shit I can swear I didn't do, I see what's on my mind If I drink,
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if I smoke, I keep up with the guys
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And you see me pulling up my middle fingers Lock your ribs
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and your pearls Cause I'm not just a pretty girl
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I'm not your one, pretty girl I'm more than just a number I'm a hater,
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I'm a lover Sometimes it's hard for me to show
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That I'm more than just a title Or a comic going viral There's more to me than people know
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Some days I'm broke
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Some days I'm rich Some days I'm nice Some days I can be a bitch Some days I'm strong,
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some days I quit I don't need a show, but I've been through some shit I can swear I can do,
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I see what's on my mind If I drink, if I smoke, I keep up with the guys And you see me holding up,
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I'm middle-feated through the world Fuck your ribbons and I'm blue I'm not just a pretty girl You're my heart,
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you're my pretty
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girl You're my heart,
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you're my pretty girl
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Maggie Lindemann - Pretty Girl (Lyrics) Cheat Codes x CADE Remix”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: swear, smoke, drink, middle. This video has 21 sentences and 316 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:56. The speaker talks slowly, about 108 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 76% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 13 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| finger noun | /ˈfɪŋɡɚ/ | A slender jointed extremity of the human hand, (often) exclusive of the thumb, and the corresponding part, irrespective of including a thumb, in many other… |
| pearl noun | /pɝl/ | A shelly concretion, usually rounded, and having a brilliant luster, with varying tints, found in the mantle, or between the mantle and shell, of certain… |
| ribbon noun | /ˈɹɪbən/ | A long, narrow strip of material used for decoration of clothing or the hair or gift wrapping. |
| comic noun | /ˈkɑmɪk/ | A comedian. |
| lover noun | /ˈlʌvɚ/ | One who loves and cares for another person in a romantic way; a sweetheart, love, soulmate, boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse. |
| viral adjective | /ˈvaɪɹəl/ | Of or relating to a biological virus. |
| feat noun | /fiːt/ | A relatively rare or difficult accomplishment. |
| rumor noun | /ˈɹumɚ/ | A statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth. |
| rib noun | /ɹɪb/ | Any of a series of long curved bones occurring in 12 pairs in humans and other animals and extending from the spine to or toward the sternum. |
| smoke verb | /sməʊk/ | To inhale and exhale the smoke from a burning cigarette or cigar, burning material in a pipe, etc. |
| swear verb | /ˈswɛɚ/ | To take an oath, to promise intensely, solemnly, and/or with legally binding effect. |
| quit verb | /kwɪt/ | To leave (a place). |
| joke noun | /ˈd͡ʒoʊ̯k/ | An amusing story. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| keep up with verb | To manage to remain beside or just behind someone or something that is moving away from one. | |
| hold up verb | To wait or delay. | |
| pull up verb | /ˌpʊl ˈʌp/ | To lift upwards or vertically. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 30 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, you're, don't. 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 finger, pearl, ribbon.
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.