Shadowing Practice: Olly Murs - That Girl (Lyric Video) - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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There's a girl, but I let her get away It's all my fault,
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There's a girl, but I let her get away It's all my fault,
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cause pride 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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although you don't wanna end up sorry The way that I'm feeling every day No,
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no, no, no, there's no home for the broken heart No,
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no, no, no, there's no home for the broken heart I let her go,
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but 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 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 There's gotta be
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a way to get you close to me You gotta speak up if you want somebody,
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can't let them get away Oh no,
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you don't wanna end up sorry,
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the way that I'm feeling everyday No,
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no, no, no, there's no home for the broken heart No,
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no, no, no, there's no home for the broken No home for me,
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no home cause I'm broken No room to breathe,
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and I got no one to blame No home for me,
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no home cause I'm broken About that girl,
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the one I let get away So you better get low,
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if you want somebody You can't let them get away off,
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no, no
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You don't wanna end up sad The way
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that I'm feeling everyday Don't you know There's no hope for the broken heart No,
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no, no, no
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There's no hope for the broken heart
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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 that love It's only gonna hurt too much I'm telling ya
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You don't wanna lose that love Cause there's no hope for the broken About that girl,
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the one I let get away

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice learning English with YouTube by engaging with the lyrics of "That Girl" by Olly Murs. This song explores themes of love, regret, and the importance of communication in relationships. By focusing on the emotions conveyed in the lyrics, you'll enhance your listening skills and pronunciation. This exercise is particularly beneficial for IELTS speaking practice, as it pushes you to articulate feelings and stories convincingly.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Get away - to escape or no longer be near someone.
  • Pride - a feeling of self-respect or personal worth; often leads to inaction.
  • Speak up - to express your feelings or opinions openly.
  • Broken heart - the emotional pain and distress that follows a romantic breakup.
  • No hope - a sense of despair; feeling that nothing will improve.
  • Torturing myself - causing oneself emotional pain through overthinking.
  • Say needed space - expressing a need for distance or time alone.
  • End up sorry - experiencing regret about a past decision or action.

Practice Tips

To effectively improve English pronunciation using the shadowing technique, follow these tips while watching the lyric video of "That Girl":

  • Start by listening carefully to the song to grasp its emotional tone and rhythm. Notice how the artist emphasizes specific words and phrases.
  • Play the video at a slower speed first. This will help you catch the nuances of pronunciation and intonation, which are crucial for sounding natural.
  • Practice shadow speech by repeating phrases immediately after hearing them. This aligns perfectly with the rhythm and flow of fast-paced lyrics, improving both your fluency and confidence.
  • Record yourself while shadowing. Listening back can help you identify areas of improvement in your pronunciation and intonation.
  • Focus on the emotion behind the words. For example, when discussing a "broken heart," channel the sadness associated with the lyrics to enhance your expressiveness.
  • Finally, practice regularly. Consistent practice will greatly aid in improving your speaking skills, supporting your overall goal of mastering English efficiently.

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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