Shadowing Practice: 마리오 & 네스티 (Mario & Nesty) - Never Say Goodbye (My Girl OST 마이걸 OST)(COLOR CODED LYRICS) 가사 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “마리오 & 네스티 (Mario & Nesty) - Never Say Goodbye (My Girl OST 마이걸 OST)(COLOR CODED LYRICS) 가사”. This video has 33 sentences and 864 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:54. The speaker talks fast, about 221 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds. Only 74% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 14 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| nasty adjective | /ˈnæs.ti/ | Dirty, filthy. |
| goodbye | /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ | Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing. |
| tear verb | /tɛɹ/ | To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate. |
| celebration noun | /ˌsɛl.ɪˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/ | The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament. |
| distress noun | /dɪˈstɹɛs/ | Physical or emotional discomfort, suffering, or alarm, particularly of a more acute nature. |
| vibe noun | /vaɪb/ | An atmosphere or aura felt to belong to a person, place or thing. |
| impress verb | /ɪmˈpɹɛs/ | To affect (someone) strongly and often favourably. |
| clap verb | /klæp/ | To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound. |
| flow verb | /ˈfloʊ̯/ | To move as a fluid from one position to another. |
| sing verb | /ˈsɪŋ/ | To produce musical or harmonious sounds with one’s voice. |
| lady noun | /ˈleɪ.di/ | A woman of breeding or higher class, a woman of authority. |
| brand noun | /ˈbɹænd/ | A mark or scar made by burning with a hot iron, especially to mark cattle or to classify the contents of a cask. |
| stick noun | /stɪk/ | A small, thin branch from a tree or bush; a twig; a branch. |
| classic adjective | /ˈklæsɪk/ | Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get up verb | To move in an upward direction; to ascend or climb. |
| go away verb | To depart or leave a place. |
| watch out | Used to warn someone of an imminent danger. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | we're doing · is flowing · I'm talking |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | You'll never say · will see |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 154 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, you're. 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.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like nasty, goodbye, tear.
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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