Shadowing Practice: ROSÉ Gets Ready for the Met Gala | Vogue - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Oh my God.
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What the heck?
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I shouldn't laugh.
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I think I'm late for the Met.
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Hi Vogue.
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I have to go.
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Oh sh.
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This is my third Met Gala.
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I'm turning three today in the Met world.
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I'm actually more excited than any of the other years.
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So I must be growing up.
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Now I know what to expect.
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I feel much more peaceful than the past two years.
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The first year, like I just didn't even understand the process of preparing an outfit so like, you know, heavily Anthony and Saint Laurent really, really carried that for me.
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And they still do, but I feel like it just feels a little more intentional and yeah, just understand all the detailed preparation that this gala is about.
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But who knows, the nerves can kick in at any time and I will lose my chill.
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I think over the years, I've gotten to create more friendships.
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So hopefully I'll bump into more friends this year and I'm really excited because we're all like really, really busy.
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Oh, actually, I'm really excited to meet all the Blackpink girls at the gala.
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I was really hoping that we'd all gather, you know, the four of us last year, but it didn't happen.
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So this year is going to happen and I'm really, really excited to see them all.
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I'm working on music and I'm also really like working on myself and learning about myself as I do that.
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So like the next year or so, I think will be really exciting for even myself to discover what there is left to do in the world, what I like, what I love, what I'm interested in.
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And I think surprises, I'm ready for lots of surprises.
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so I think the fans should be too.
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We call it our team, like our team.
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This is Won Jung-ryo, my makeup artist.
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She was...
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Our first one, right?
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Oh, second one.
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This is our second met together.
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She has worn Ceyleraan for us today.
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You know, on theme, we were attending with Ceyleraan.
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so um and this is almost 10 years so i grew
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up with her with blackpink and she's literally the best best hairstylist in korea literally of all
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time she's like i'm gonna cry and these are the girls who are supporting our artists jihyeon right here we have yuna ashley's right there There's Soonho, Soonho, where are you?
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We've got Jess, Jess is right there.
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There's Jane over there, somebody just get her.
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Oh my gosh, Megan is the mascot.
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That's Ted.
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There's Min-Swon, she's helping styling today.
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And this is my team, our team.
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She wants me to be a shiny rose.
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They're so shy look.
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They're looking at the wall.
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They're both like looking at the wall.
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But the concept of the concept is also set up.
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So I'll give you a little...
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What's your love?
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I'll give you a little bit more.
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Oh...
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I'll give you a good answer.
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Oh, I'm so excited.
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First of all, we'll see the outfit and look at the outfit.
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We'll see the outfit and look at the mood.
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We'll see the outfit and look at the outfit.
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The concept of the outfit so we're going to make the dress and make our hair and makeup together.
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We're going to make our opinions together and share our opinions.
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Yeah, same.
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Same.
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Everything's same.
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I'll fit is first.
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I'll fit is first.
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So the theme definitely inspired my look.
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Well, Law sent a few ideas, you know, themes around art, you know, art and fashion and out of them we were able to pick this design that Yves Saint Laurent had used multiple times.
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It's also a very symbolic and iconic design that reoccurs over time.
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Anthony has reused it in his recent collections.
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It's this bird painting.
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It was really fascinating to see how Anthony put his beautiful silhouette around this bird and made it so elegant and chic and effortless, but you know, still very iconic.
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And I'm really, really excited to wear it tonight.
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Yeah.
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My third year at the Met, we're learning things.
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So this is the dress for the main carpet.
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so standalone, it's sexy, you have a high slit.
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For me, Rosie's like this quiet storm, right?
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Everything seems really simple and easy.
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And then when she gets in the garment or the design, she kind of like turns on this thing, you know?
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So she's my like quiet storm, but the clothes have to reflect that part of her personality, right?
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She's never, it's never over the top.
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It's never too dramatic.
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It's always these simple things, you know, in the cut or the silhouette, but then it's like the small detail.
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and it's when she brings her it to it.
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Of course, when the theme came out and the dress code came out, I automatically went back to Mr. St. Laurent's.
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This dove that's on her gown, it was that or it was the Mondrian, which also Mr. St. Laurent was famous for creating.
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And it is incredible I can't wait for the world to see.
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Hi!
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Happy matthew!
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We have the same hair.
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Oh we do we're competing we love it.
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Incredible yeah.
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I love this one.
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Anthony took the reference and just made it exactly what he said like the modern Saint Laurent woman you know because this reference started in the 50s and then Mr. Saint and did it in the 80s and now here in 2026.
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This coat was Andre Leon's Halley.
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So I wore it because I wanted to bring a piece of him for good luck for us today for the Met.
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That's nice.
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He used to be at the, his position was at the top of the stairs for many, many years.
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So I just brought a little bit of him.
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Rub it for good luck.
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All right, let's get you dressed.
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All right.
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Wow.
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You have to get this.
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Yes.
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Can't forget this.
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Can't forget Tiffany.
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So I am in my full final look with the jewel.
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And I feel very Saint Laurent, and I feel like I'm about to fly.
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Look at that.
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All right Vogue, I am ready, and I think I might be on time.
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I don't wanna be late, so I think I've gotta go.
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Bye.
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Beautiful!
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It looks like down the line!
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Context & Background

In this entertaining yet insightful video, ROSÉ, a renowned artist, expresses her excitement and nervousness while preparing for the Met Gala, an annual fashion event. As she navigates through her preparation, she offers viewers a glimpse into her personal growth over the years. This particular moment reflects her evolving understanding of both the gala's complexities and herself as an artist. Learning English through engaging content like this video can greatly enhance your linguistic skills while providing cultural insights.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • "I think I'm late for the Met." – A casual way to convey you are running behind schedule.
  • "I'm actually more excited than any of the other years." – Expressing heightened anticipation or joy.
  • "Who knows, the nerves can kick in at any time." – A relatable phrase for acknowledging anxiety or nervousness.
  • "I think surprises, I'm ready for lots of surprises." – A positive attitude towards unexpected events.
  • "This is my team." – Indicating support and collaboration with others.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To effectively use the shadowing technique with this video, follow these steps to enhance your English speaking skills:

  1. Watch the Video: Initially, watch ROSÉ's video without interruption. Pay attention to her tone, rhythm, and pronunciation.
  2. Identify Key Phrases: Pick out important phrases that you find interesting or useful, such as those listed above. These phrases can enhance your IELTS speaking practice and general communication skills.
  3. Use a Shadowing App: Play the video again, using a shadowing app to repeat what you hear. Pause after each sentence to mimic ROSÉ's intonation and mood. This will greatly aid in pronunciation.
  4. Practice in Context: After shadowing, practice using the learned phrases in your daily conversations. This contextual application helps solidify your learning.
  5. Review and Repeat: Regularly revisit the video and continue your practice. Using a shadowing site can facilitate consistent exposure to native English speakers and various accents.

By integrating this engaging content into your study routine, you can learn English with YouTube effectively while enhancing both your speaking abilities and cultural understanding. Embrace the challenges and surprises that come with language learning, just as ROSÉ does with her experiences!

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.