Shadowing Practice: ‎Ruined Beauty (feat. Hatsune Miku) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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When I was born, no more,
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I cried a lot Flushies and joy, every time I smile Beauty in your eyes, how are you not right?
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When I was born, all of a pride Flushies and joy, every time Beauty in your eyes, how are you not right?
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But why is it?
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Why do you say?
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I'll hate the case I never chance This thing always take a bite here No one is on my side
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Hey, I'm too great, I'm in beauty Can't
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that I meet yesterday I'll shoot my face along this way Feel like it's my birthday Wish me gone,
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wish me gone, I wish me gone Forever, do you remember?
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Forever, send me free from this beauty I'm gonna be beautiful Where am I going?
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Let's go!
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When I got home, the best of the brain So that's the touch of the inner vanity You just don't know,
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no, no, no But it's not, I don't like this Only body,
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my eyes, my eyes Kissing each set Oh,
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no, I am a one I am a one Play a bit,
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to play a bit, a bit, a bit more time It's tough day, I'm all in this, come in this way It's like it's my birthday, let me go Wish me gone,
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I wish me gone right now Maybe it will be better for a endless,
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so you see To the kiss and the kiss and the kiss and the kiss Thank you.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice English listening and speaking skills through the engaging lyrics of the song "Ruined Beauty (feat. Hatsune Miku)." You'll focus on understanding emotional expressions and various narrative styles while enhancing your English vocabulary. As you learn, you will also improve your pronunciation by shadowing the rhythmic and melodic elements of the song, making it a fun way to learn English with YouTube content.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Flashes of joy - a brief moment of happiness.
  • Beauty in you - expressing pride in someone's qualities.
  • Wish me gone - a strong desire to disappear or to be left alone.
  • Pride - a feeling of self-respect and personal worth.
  • Display - being showcased or seen by others.
  • Set me free - a plea for liberation or release from struggles.
  • Silence and tension - a moment filled with unspoken stress or unease.
  • Burn this beauty - a powerful metaphor for rejecting societal beauty standards.

Practice Tips

To enhance your shadowing experience with this video, focus on the following tips:

  • Start Slow: Initially, listen to the song at a reduced speed. This will help you catch the pronunciation of each word more clearly before attempting to shadow the full speed.
  • Repeat Sections: Work on short sections of the lyrics rather than trying to tackle the entire song at once. Isolate phrases that resonate with you to practice and ensure you grasp their meanings.
  • Mimic Emotions: Pay careful attention to the emotional tone of the song. Try to embody the spirit of the lyrics as you practice to improve not just your pronunciation but also your expressiveness.
  • Use Visual Cues: If you have access to the music video, use visual aspects to better connect with the lyrics. Visual cues can help reinforce vocabulary and emotional context.
  • Record Yourself: After shadowing, record your own version. This will aid in identifying areas for improvement in pronunciation and tone.
  • Engage with the Community: Share your recordings or experiences with fellow learners. Feedback can be incredibly valuable as you continue to improve your English speaking skills.

By focusing on these practice tips and utilizing the engaging content, you'll significantly enhance your ability to learn English with YouTube while improving English pronunciation through dedicated shadow speaking techniques.

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.