Shadowing Practice: Rihanna - Talk That Talk (Audio) ft. JAŸ-Z - Learn English Speaking with Video
Choose a practice mode
Each mode opens a full-screen practice room.
46 sentences
If sentences are too short or too long, click Edit to adjust them.
1
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh,
2
oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh,
3
oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh,
4
oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh,
5
oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh I got that word,
6
I moved that D Headed by a bladder, she like, oh, I gotta pee
7
Ran into a rocker in my restroom
8
Singer slash actress in my bedroom
9
Got a half a ticket for a walkthrough
10
Everything I do is big
11
We all talk big money, I talk big homes I sell out arenas, I call out getting domed
12
Million dollar voice, came through the phone
13
We heading to the top, if you come and come on I'm flying out the pizza, just to get some pizza
14
Fly down to Jamaica, just a roastin' r* Sex on the beach, left loves feastus
15
They say that money talk, tell these up, speak up What's up?
16
Come on in, two, one, three, and four
17
Come and let me know if you want some more
18
You know what I like, that's right Boy, talk that talk to me all night
19
Yeah, boy, I like it, yeah, boy, I like it
20
Love it when you talk that talk to me, yeah Yeah, that talk to me, yeah Love it when you talk that talk to me,
21
yeah Say what you want to, say what you like to Say what you want me to do when I got you
22
Tell me how to love you, tell me how to hold you I'ma get it right on the first try for you
23
Cause you ain't never had a woman like me, yeah And you will never have another like me, yeah No, so I'ma give it to you,
24
baby One and two and a three and four
25
Tell me, let me know if you want some more
26
You know what I like, not get it right
27
Boy, talk that talk to me all night
28
Yeah, boy, you like it, yeah, boy, you like it
29
Love it when you talk that talk to me, yeah Yeah, that talk to me, yeah Love it when you talk that talk to me,
30
yeah What you say, now give it to me, baby I want it all, now give it to me,
31
baby What you say, now give it to me, baby Give it to me, baby, give it to me, baby What you saying now,
32
give it to me, baby I want it all now, give it to me, baby
33
What you saying now, give it to me, baby Give it to me, baby, give it to me,
34
baby One and two, one and three and four
35
Come and let me know if you want something more
36
You know what I like, not get it right
37
Boy, talk that talk to me all night
38
Yeah, boy, you like it, yeah, boy, you like it
39
Love it when you talk, that talk to me, yeah
40
Yeah, oh yeah
41
Love it when you talk, that talk to me, yeah
42
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh,
43
oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh,
44
oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh,
45
oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh,
46
oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Download App
Everything you need to speak fluently
AI PronunciationScore every sentence
IPA PracticeMaster every sound
VocabularyBuild your word bank
Vocab GameLearn while playing
Same Channel
FOR YOU
Recommend Video
A244 sentences
Rihanna - Talk That Talk (Lyrics) ft. JAY Z
TeensDaily Conversation
A21
49 sentences
TWICE (트와이스) "The Feels" COVER
TeensDaily Conversation
A21
39 sentences
Radio
TeensDaily Conversation
A21
28 sentences
3rd Coast - Jealousy (Lyrics)
TeensDaily Conversation
A21
46 sentences
Meghan Trainor - NO (Official Video)
TeensDaily Conversation
B11
46 sentences
Doja Cat - Rules (Official Video)
TeensDaily Conversation
B11
33 sentences
Rod Wave - Dope Girl (Official Audio)
TeensDaily Conversation
A22
50 sentences
BABYMONSTER - 'DRIP' M/V
TeensDaily Conversation
B11
32 sentences
Trap Royalty - very cool tutorials (lyrics)
TeensDaily Conversation
![Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice – Barbie World (with Aqua) [Official Music Video]](https://img.youtube.com/vi/CUj2AWEJnwQ/mqdefault.jpg)
B11
38 sentences
Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice – Barbie World (with Aqua) [Official Music Video]
TeensDaily Conversation
B21
366 sentences
Marlon Rizzing Up Girls For 10 Minutes And 22 Seconds Straight !
TeensDaily Conversation
A21
48 sentences
Low - Flo Rida (Lyrics)
TeensDaily Conversation
Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Rihanna - Talk That Talk (Audio) ft. JAŸ-Z”. This video has 46 sentences and 695 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:21. The speaker talks fast, about 207 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds. 94% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
12 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| pizza noun | /ˈpi.tsə/ | A baked Italian dish of a thinly rolled bread crust typically topped before baking with tomato sauce, cheese, and other ingredients such as meat or vegetables. |
| bedroom noun | /ˈbɛdˌɹum/ | A room in a house, apartment, hotel, or other dwelling where a bed is kept for sleeping. |
| actress noun | /ˈæk.tɹɪs/ | A female who performs on the stage or in films. |
| arena noun | /əˈɹiːnə/ | An enclosed area, often outdoor, for the presentation of sporting events (sports arena) or other spectacular events; earthen area, often oval, specifically for… |
| dome noun | /dəʊm/ | A structural element resembling the hollow upper half of a sphere. |
| bladder noun | /ˈblædɚ/ | A flexible sac that can expand and contract and that holds liquids or gases. |
| restroom noun | /ˈɹɛstˌɹum/ | A room containing a public toilet: a public lavatory. |
| rocker noun | /ˈɹɑ.kɚ/ | A curved piece of wood attached to the bottom of a rocking chair or cradle that enables it to rock back and forth. |
| walkthrough noun | /ˈwɔːk.θɹuː/ | A tour of a space, such as a property for sale or rent. |
| ticket noun | /ˈtɪk.ɪt/ | A pass entitling the holder to admission to a show, concert, sporting event, etc. |
| dollar noun | /ˈdɑ.lɚ/ | Official designation for currency in some parts of the world, including Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, and elsewhere… |
| singer noun | /ˈsɪŋ.ɚ/ | A person who sings, often professionally. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| call out verb | To specify, especially in detail. | |
| come on in verb | Synonym of come in (“to enter”). | |
| come through verb | To come into a room or other space through a door or passageway. | |
| sell out verb | To sell all of a supply or stock of something. | |
| speak up verb | /ˌspik ˈʌp/ | To talk more loudly or clearly. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as ain't, gotta, I'm. 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 pizza, bedroom, actress.
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.