Shadowing Practice: Ruth B. - Dandelions (Lyrics) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Maybe it's the way you say my name Maybe it's the way you play your game
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But it's so good I've never known anybody like you But it's so good,
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I've never dreamed of nobody like you And I've heard of a love that comes once in a lifetime
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And I'm pretty sure that you are that love of mine
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Cause I'm in a field of dandelions Wishing on everyone that you'd be mine
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And then I see forever in your eyes I feel okay when I see you smile Smile
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Pushing on down the lines all of the time
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Praying to God
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that one day you'll be mine Pushing on down the lines all of the time All of the time
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I think that you are the one for me Cause it gets so hard to breathe When you're looking at me,
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I've never felt so alive and free When you're looking at me,
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I've never felt so happy And I've heard of a love that comes once in a lifetime
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And I'm pretty sure that you are that love of mine
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Cause I'm in a field of dams and lines Wishing on everyone that you'd be mine,
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mine And I see forever in your eyes I feel okay when I see you smile,
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smile
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Wishing on dandelions all of the time
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Praying to God that one day I'll be mine Wishing on dandelions all of the time, all of the time
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Dandelion into the wind you go
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Won't you let my darling know Dandelion into the wind you go Won't you let my darling know that
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I'm in a field of dandelions Wishing on everyone that you would be mine Always,
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I see forever in your eyes I feel okay when I see you smile
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Smile
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Wishing on dandelions all of the time
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Praying to God that one day you'll be mine Wishing on dandelions all of the time All of the time
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I'm in a field of dandelions Wishing on everyone that you'd be mine Mine I own
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 26 sentences and 341 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:30. The speaker talks slowly, about 97 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 82% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
13 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| pray verb | /pɹeɪ/ | To direct words, thoughts, or one's attention to a deity or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc. |
| lifetime noun | /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/ | The duration of the life of someone or something. |
| darling noun | /ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/ | Often used as an affectionate term of address: a person who is very dear to one. |
| breathe verb | /bɹiːð/ | To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases. |
| dam noun | /ˈdæm/ | A structure placed across a flowing body of water to stop the flow or part of the flow, generally for purposes such as retaining or diverting some of the water… |
| dandelion noun | /ˈdæn.dəˌlaɪ.ən/ | Any of the several species of plant in the genus Taraxacum, characterised by yellow flower heads and notched, broad-ended leaves, especially the common… |
| smile verb | /ˈsmaɪl/ | To have (a smile) on one's face. |
| anybody | /ˈɛn.i.bə.di/ | Any one out of an indefinite number of persons; anyone; any person. |
| forever adverb | /fəˈɹɛvɚ/ | For all time, for all eternity; for a lifetime; for an infinite amount of time. |
| wind noun | /ˈwɪnd/ | Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure. |
| nobody noun | /ˈnoʊ.bə.di/ | A person dismissed as unimportant. |
| dream verb | /ˈdɹim/ | To see imaginary events in one's mind while sleeping. |
| alive adjective | /əˈlaɪv/ | Having life; living; not dead. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 22 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, I've, you'd. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: dandelion /ˈdæn.dəˌlaɪ.ən/, anybody /ˈɛn.i.bə.di/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like pray, lifetime, darling.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've never known · I've never dreamed · I've never felt |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | you'll be · I'll be · Won't you |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | you're looking |
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.