Shadowing Practice: Shape of You - Learn English Speaking with Video

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The club isn't the best place to find a lover so the bar is where I go
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Me and my friends sat at the table doing shots, tricking fast and then we talk slow
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And we come over and start up a conversation with just me
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and trust me I'll give it a chance Now I'll take my hand, stop it, band the man on the jukebox and then we start to dance And now I'm singing like,
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girl, you know I want your love Your love was handmade for somebody like me Come on now, follow my lead I may be crazy,
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don't mind me Say, boy, let's not talk too much Grab on my waist and put that body on me Come on now, follow my lead Come on now,
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follow my lead I'm in love with the shape of you We push and pull like a magnet do
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Although my heart is falling too
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I'm in love with your body Last night you were in my room
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Now my bedsheets smell like you Every day discovering something brand new
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I'm in love with your body I'm in love
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with your body I'm in love with your body I'm in love with your body Every day discovering something brand new
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I'm in love with the shape of you When we came, we let the story begin We're going out on our first date You and me are thrifty,
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so go all you can eat Fill up your bag and I fill up the plate
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We talk for hours and hours about the sweet and the sour And how your family's doing okay
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And even getting a taxi, kissing the backseat Till the driver make the radio play And I'm singing like,
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girl, you know I want your love Your love was handmade for somebody like me Come on now, follow my lead I may be crazy,
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don't mind me Say boy, let's not talk too much Grab on my waist and put that body on me Come on now, follow my lead Come on now,
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follow my lead I'm in love with the shape of you We push and pull like a magnet do
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But what my heart is falling to I'm in love with your body
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Last night you were in my room Now my bedsheets smell like you We'll be discovering something brand new
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I'm in love with your body I'm in love
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with your body I'm in love with your body I'm in love with your body We'll be discovering something brand new
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I'm in love with the shape of you Come on be my baby, come on
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I'm in love with the shape of you We push and pull like a magnet I'm in love with your body
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Every day discovery, something brand new I'm in love with the shape of you

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice listening and speaking skills using the popular song "Shape of You." By engaging with the lyrics, you’ll improve your English pronunciation and have fun while doing it. The song's catchy rhythm and relatable content make it a great resource for English speaking practice. You’ll learn to articulate expressions of affection and casual conversation topics, which are commonly used in everyday interactions. Focus on the natural flow and rhythm of the song to enhance your conversational abilities as you learn English with YouTube.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Find a lover: To search for a romantic partner.
  • Do shots: To drink alcohol quickly, usually in small quantities.
  • Follow my lead: To follow someone’s example or guidance.
  • Crazy, don't mind me: A playful way of saying you might act differently but it’s all in good fun.
  • Shape of you: Refers to being physically attracted to someone.
  • Discovering something brand new: Finding new aspects about a person that interest you.
  • Get a taxi: To hire a cab for transportation.
  • Put that body on me: A flirtatious phrase suggesting close physical proximity.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning experience, engage in shadowspeak while listening to "Shape of You." This means listening to the lyrics and repeating them aloud to develop your fluency. The song has a lively tempo, so it's important to pay attention to the rhythm and beat. Here are a few strategies to improve your English pronunciation:

  • Start slow: Begin by listening to the song at a slower pace. Many online platforms allow you to adjust the playback speed. This helps you grasp the pronunciation and intonation.
  • Pause and repeat: After each line, pause the song and repeat what you heard. This practice reinforces word sounds and phrases, making them easier to remember.
  • Focus on keywords: Pay attention to keywords and phrases like "shape of you" and "discovering something brand new." These are essential in conversational contexts and can boost your IELTS speaking practice.
  • Add emotion: Try to convey the feelings expressed in the lyrics. This will help you sound more natural and fluent, and it will improve your overall delivery.

By incorporating these methods into your practice, you will enhance your English speaking skills and gain confidence in expressing yourself in casual settings. Enjoy the lesson!

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.