Shadowing Practice: Scars to your beautiful - Alessia Cara (Lyrics) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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She just wants to be beautiful,
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she goes unnoticed, she knows no limits She craves attention,
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she praises an image she prays to be sculpted by the sculptor Oh,
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she don't see the light that's shining,
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deeper than the eyes can find it Maybe we're made of blind souls She tries to cover up her pain
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And cut her woes away Cause cover girls don't cry After their face is made,
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but There's a hope that's waiting for you in the dark
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You should know you're beautiful just the way you are
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And you don't have to change a thing The world could change its heart No scars,
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you're beautiful We stars and we're beautiful
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And you don't have to change a thing,
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the world can change It's hard,
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no scars, so you're beautiful We stars and we're beautiful She has dreams to be Unenvy so she's starving,
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you know Cover girls eat nothing She says beauty is pain and there's beauty in everything What's a little bit of hunger?
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I can go a little
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while longer She fades away She don't see her perfect She don't understand she's worth it All
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that beauty goes deeper than the surface Oh,
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oh, oh So to all the girls that's hurting Let me be your mirror Help you see a little bit clearer
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The light that shines within
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There's a hope that's waiting for you in the dark You should know you're beautiful just the way you are
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And you don't have to change a thing, the world could change It's hard, no scars, so you're beautiful We're stars and we're beautiful
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And you don't have to change a thing,
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the world could change its heart No scars, they are beautiful, we're stars, we're beautiful
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No better you than the you that you are No better you than the you
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that you are No better life than the life we live in No better time for you to shine,
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you're a star Oh, you're beautiful Oh, you're beautiful
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There's a hope that's waiting for you in the dark You should know you're beautiful just the way you are
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And you don't have to change a thing, the world could change its heart No scars,
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say you're beautiful We're stars and we're beautiful
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And you don't have to change a thing The world can change,
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it's hard No scars, so you're beautiful We're stars and we're beautiful .

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English skills through the powerful lyrics of "Scars to Your Beautiful" by Alessia Cara. This song addresses themes of self-acceptance and inner beauty, making it a great choice for emotional expression in language learning. By following along with the lyrics, you will improve your listening comprehension, pronunciation, and vocabulary as you highlight the connection between language and personal experiences. Engaging with music is an effective way to understand language nuances and boost your confidence in speaking. Get ready to enhance your English skills as you learn to communicate emotions and thoughts through the beautiful art of song!

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Beautiful: A term to describe someone or something that has beauty; often used to express appreciation for one's self-worth.
  • Limit: A boundary or threshold, often referring to personal capabilities or expectations.
  • Cover up: To conceal or hide something, often used in the context of hiding emotions or pain.
  • Hope: A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen, integral to motivation and self-acceptance.
  • Shining: To emit or reflect light; metaphorically, it refers to showcasing one's inner beauty and talent.
  • Worth it: A phrase indicating that something has value, highlighting the significance of self-acceptance.
  • Star: A metaphor for shining brightly or being exceptional; often symbolizes uniqueness.
  • Scars: Marks left on the skin due to healing from injury; metaphorically represents struggles that contribute to personal growth.

Practice Tips

To effectively improve your English speaking skills using this song, consider incorporating shadowing techniques with the accompanying audio. Here are a few tips tailored to the tempo and tone of this specific song:

  • Listen and Repeat: Play the song and listen carefully to each phrase. Pause after each line and repeat what you hear. This will help you with rhythm, pronunciation, and intonation.
  • Slow Down: If the song's speed is challenging, use playback speed features available on many platforms to slow it down. This can make it easier to follow along as you practice shadow speech.
  • Focus on Emotion: Pay attention to the emotion behind the words. Practice speaking with the same feelings expressed in the song. This will enhance your ability to convey tone when you learn English with YouTube.
  • Record Yourself: After shadow speaking, record your voice and compare it to the original. This will allow you to identify areas for improvement in your accent and rhythm.
  • Use Lyrics: Follow along with the lyrics while listening. This will help reinforce vocabulary and grammar structures as you immerse yourself in the content.

Engaging with music like "Scars to Your Beautiful" offers a unique opportunity to shadow speak as you connect with the lyrics' profound message. Enjoy using this shadowing site as you embark on this enriching journey of language learning!

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.