Shadowing Practice: Rafferty Coope wins KSI's GOLDEN BUZZER for MAGICAL act! | Auditions | BGT 2026 - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hey!
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Hey!
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What's your name?
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I'm Rafferty Coop.
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Rafferty Coop?
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Yeah, it's a tongue twister.
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OK.
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Who'd you come with?
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I've come with my whole family.
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They're supporting me.
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I can hear them from here.
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Go Rafferty!
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How old are you?
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I'm 16 years old.
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16?
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Yeah.
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I'm 6ft4, though.
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What?
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That's greedy, man.
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Sharing around with the rest of us.
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Rafferty, do people ask you to get things from the tops of shelves?
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Yeah, that's my job.
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Yeah.
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Yeah, yeah.
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So do you think you can win the whole show?
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Um, I mean, I would like to hope so.
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Okay.
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But no, I guess that's why I'm here.
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Have some confidence in yourself.
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Yes, yes.
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That's it, that's my...
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What are you gonna do for us today?
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Well, I'm gonna be showing you my two passions in life,
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which are music and magic.
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Nice.
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Ah, okay.
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Let's do it.
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one other
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Okay.
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I believe that there's magic in music.
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Want a bite?
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Yeah, go on, man.
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Yeah, it's yours.
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Thank you.
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Simon, just like you, I love music.
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He's talking to Simon Cowell.
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And I listen to it all the time.
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Do these things.
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See, music isn't just in here.
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It's everywhere.
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It sounds incredible because it can pass through solid objects,
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But we can't see it happening.
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But imagine if we could.
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Simon, can you place out your left hand for me,
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face up, and keep it nice and strong?
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If we could see sound passing through a solid object,
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I think it would look something like this Now do you see why I find sound so cool?
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It's good.
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I like this music of magic.
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Whenever we're down music is always the thing that can pick us up
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and Sometimes it can lift more than just our mood See that's the magic of music It was very good.
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Alicia, as you know, rhythm is everything.
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It really is.
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My first instrument was the mighty Egg Shaker.
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Have a go.
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Ready?
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Well, how long have you been playing?
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Since I was born.
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Ah, well.
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Rhythm brings a tune to life.
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It's the heartbeat.
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Without it, it's nothing.
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How did you do that?
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Simon, can you pass that glass to me?
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Well that broke the silence.
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Now, KSI, I've got a deck of cards here.
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They're all different, right?
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Yes.
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And on the back I've written different letters than what you've got.
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Can you please lift off anywhere you want?
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What, any?
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Anywhere you want.
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Oh.
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Yeah.
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Pick up that pile and do several cards onto the table This that's perfect.
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That's perfect now.
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I don't want to touch the cards.
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Yes, but we're gonna put them in order from smallest to largest Well,
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I like this game But there's two tens.
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Oh, yeah, actually separate.
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Okay
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now I told you all that I believe this magic in music
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and tonight I would like to prove it you see I see cards like notes on a piano
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There are 13 cards in a suit and 13 notes in an octave
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I've labeled some keys here KSI we're gonna use your randomly selected playing cards to play a melody
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Could you please just read out the value of the card?
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Ace.
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Ace.
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Three.
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Three.
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Five.
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Five.
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Eight.
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Eight.
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Ten.
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Ten.
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Queen.
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Queen.
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Ten.
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Okay, one more time, a bit faster.
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Okay.
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Ace, three, five, eight, ten, queen, ten.
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Sounds a bit random, but listen.
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Ace, three, five, eight.
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Gurney.
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Ten, queen, ten.
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Oh, boy!
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He's very good!
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Just to stop I'll go In an annoying world I should go anywhere
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That's right, don't stop believing.
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Believe.
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KSI, remember there are letters on the back of those cards.
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Could you turn them over one at a time?
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No!
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Let's go right.
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Wait.
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Oh, no way.
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No, no way.
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What?
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Don't stop believing.
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Hold onto the feelings.
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Relax, we vote.
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Don't stop believing.
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Don't step in the way Hold on to the least Streetlights,
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people Watch over me!
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Yes!
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Oh Was incredible
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It was just it was so good Lovely boy.
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You've done a great job.
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I LAUGHTER I could see how much all of it meant to you.
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We've never seen anything like that, so well done.
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Really good.
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Very good.
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Thank you so much, man.
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Thank you.
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You're as old.
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Honestly, you're 16 years old,
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and you're a bright light
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Hold on to the feeling of the streetlights We fight all Yeah!
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Yes!
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Oh my God!
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Yes!
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That is what a bone brother means.
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That, right there.
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Oh You're
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close.
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You're close.
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No!
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You're so easy.
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Oh no!
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Tell us this moment, guys.
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All you.
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Your showmanship is spectacular.
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And there's something very charming about you.
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Seriously spectacular.
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Take this moment enjoy with your father How'd you feel
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Oh my God!
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He's been his dream since five years old.
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He just made his dream come true.
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Thank you.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English speaking and listening skills by analyzing a captivating audition from Rafferty Coop, a talented young performer. As you engage with the content, you'll enhance your ability to understand spoken English, improve your pronunciation, and develop your confidence in expressing yourself through speech. This video not only showcases a magical blend of music and performance but also provides an excellent opportunity to learn how to convey emotions and ideas effectively in English.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Tongue twister - A phrase that is difficult to articulate, especially when spoken quickly.
  • Greedy - In this context, it humorously refers to having an unusually tall height for oneself.
  • Passions - Strong interests or hobbies that someone loves to pursue.
  • Magic in music - A phrase that expresses the connection and beauty found in music, as perceived by the speaker.
  • Confidence - The belief in one's own abilities or qualities.
  • Support - To provide encouragement or assistance to someone.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning from this video, follow these tailored practice tips that suit the speed and tone of Rafferty's speaking style:

  • Shadow Speak: Listen carefully to Rafferty’s speech and repeat phrases immediately after him. Focus on mirroring not just his words but also his intonation and rhythm. This technique is called shadowspeak, and it’s highly effective for improving English pronunciation.
  • Break it Down: Select shorter segments of the video. Watch a clip, pause, and practice the phrases. This will help prevent feeling overwhelmed by the dialogue’s pace.
  • Record Yourself: After repeating the phrases, record your voice. Listen back to compare your pronunciation with Rafferty's. This practice will highlight areas for improvement in your English speaking skills.
  • Engagement: Engage with the emotions in what Rafferty is saying. Try to express the same enthusiasm and confidence in your speaking, which will help make your practice more authentic.
  • Regular Practice: Consistency is key! Dedicate a few minutes each day to watch videos and practice speaking. Use this format regularly to boost your English speaking practice over time.

By utilizing these tips while engaging with this delightful audition, you will not only improve your English pronunciation but also build your confidence in speaking fluently. Remember, learning English with YouTube is a fun and effective way to enhance your skills!

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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