Shadowing Practice: Selena Gomez: “Sometimes You Have to Break in Order to Pick Yourself Up Again” - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Tia!
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Tia!
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Tia!
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Tia!
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Tia!
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Tia!
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Tia!
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The happy place is extra happy today to have you here.
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Thank you so much for being here, Selina.
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I am so happy I get to be here.
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Did you enjoy the spirit tunnel?
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I actually did because I did not expect it.
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You didn't?
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No, because they told me,
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but I thought, oh, it's just going to be like a quick, you know, woo.
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And then I got all these beautiful flowers,
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and it was just the sweetest thing.
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So what a hell of a way to come in, you know?
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It's good.
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Yes, that's the goal.
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We hope you feel the love like we said.
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Right, guys?
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I do.
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I do.
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Now, your husband didn't give you any advice on the spirit tunnel?
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Because he did.
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He tore it up.
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He definitely did.
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He did not tell me.
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And then they showed me.
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And I text him.
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And I was, I know.
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Like, he has to show me up.
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But yeah, he's a sweetheart.
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No, it was very sweet.
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Speaking of which, congratulations.
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Thank you.
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On your guys' wedding.
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And it was beautiful because we got to see some of the photos.
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You had three dresses.
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How did you decide which was for what moment?
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Well, so I tried to do this sneaky thing.
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I'm sure you can relate,
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but I didn't want anyone to get photos of my wedding unless it was from me.
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And I keep my life as private as I can.
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So that dress was initially for the look,
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and then this one was made by Ralph Lauren and they all were,
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but this was my favorite dress.
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And you just say that.
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It is gorgeous.
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Thank you.
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I think you have the biggest heart and one of the most beautiful people.
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So I'm a fan of your person alone.
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Thank you.
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I appreciate that so much.
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And I'm equally so happy and just thrilled to be at your presence.
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I'm shaking a little because I get excited.
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No, I still get, I just love being able to meet people who I know have made such a great impact.
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I feel the same way about you.
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Did you manifest this time in your life?
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Because you seem to be in such a beautiful place.
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Thank you.
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It's like, whew, finally.
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No, it's actually just I do believe in wanting the best for yourself.
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And I think you sometimes have to break in order to pick yourself up again.
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OK.
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Yes.
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And I hated that.
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And that made me more prepared for someone as wonderful as Benny.
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And it made me prepared to do this mission for others.
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It's like you just got to break sometimes to get the blessing.
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We received that, Wendy.
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Yeah, I received that.
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You are seeking him.
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You write amazing songs that seem to help others along their journey.
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How does it feel when you have your fans come up to you
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and tell them what your music has done for them?
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Oh, it's the coolest.
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At first, I'm sure you know,
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and I'd have to ask because,
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you know, you probably have the same feeling where I remember I released Lose You to Love Me
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and I was at a restaurant and this woman came up to me
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and she seemed a little fragile and I just asked her
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if she was okay and she said she went through a divorce
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and Lose You to Love Me was her way of being able to get through that divorce.
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And it was so special.
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I ended up crying.
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I got her a drink.
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It was a whole night.
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It was just those moments, I'm sure.
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Like, you have that great feeling.
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Definitely.
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That's what the art does.
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Like, it resonates with us.
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And to me, there's always a song or something
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that we can relate to that may help us get through things or express ourselves.
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Exactly.
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Right?
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You know?
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Absolutely.
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So I can totally relate.
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It's true.
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Yep.
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I'm curious to know from you,
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because you inspire so many with everything you do.
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So who do you listen to musically?
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Well, if I feel like really romantic and I want something that's just pure,
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I would say Ella Fitzgerald is one of my favorites.
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Wow.
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Because I think I appreciate,
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you know, from Linda Ronstadt and then so forth,
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it's these women sang so purely that I felt every ounce of pain.
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I felt every ounce of, you know, pride.
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And it just makes you feel so good about yourself.
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And, you know, there's a little genuine there that sometimes is missing.
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And see, you do it for others, too.
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Just the same.
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Thank you.
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Your happy place is here.
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What was your favorite part?
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Why practice speaking with this video?

This engaging interview with Selena Gomez offers learners a unique opportunity to practice speaking through the shadowing technique. Shadowing involves listening to a native speaker and then trying to mimic their speech as closely as possible. This practice enhances pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation, essential components of English fluency. By participating in this interactive dialogue, you can immerse yourself in casual conversational language and learn to express emotions authentically. Selena’s reflections on personal experiences provide relatable content, making it easier for learners to connect with and internalize the material.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Throughout the video, several key structures and expressions can enrich your understanding of English:

  • "I actually did because I did not expect it." - This sentence illustrates the use of "actually" to emphasize a surprising outcome; a useful expression to convey unexpected experiences.
  • "It was very sweet." - The simplicity of this structure highlights how straightforward expressions often convey deep feelings, an important aspect of conversational English.
  • "How did you decide which was for what moment?" - This question format can help learners practice how to ask and answer questions about decisions and processes.
  • "I keep my life as private as I can." - This phrase uses the present tense to indicate a habitual action, demonstrating how to communicate ongoing personal choices.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While practicing with this video, pay attention to specific pronunciation challenges:

  • “Spirit tunnel” - The combination of the "t" sounds in "spirit" and "tunnel" can trip up learners. Practice saying each word slowly before saying them together quickly.
  • “Congratulations” - This word often has syllables that can be mispronounced. Focus on the stress on the third syllable for clarity.
  • “Gorgeous” - Note how the "g" and "r" sounds blend. Using the shadowing app can help you match the natural way native speakers say this word.

By utilizing video transcripts like this and practicing the shadowspeak method, you enhance your English speaking skills more effectively. Engaging with authentic content fosters a better understanding of nuances and encourages smoother, more confident speech.

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.

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