Shadowing Practice: Speaking SHADOW cùng JENNIE BLACKPINK | MET GALA 2023 - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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It's my first time going to The Met and I'm excited and nervous.
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It's my first time going to The Met and I'm excited and nervous.
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I've been on tour for the past like six months I think already
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and the challenge that we had to go through was headlining Coachella in between our tour
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because we would go from doing shows to rehearsals in between all everything
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that was happening but I mean it was an exciting dream come truth experience
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so I'm done with my hair
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and makeup now for my makeup we wanted to do this different shades of pink
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and mixture of different color we have sparkly happening in my eye
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and we wanted to to keep the rest of my face a little matte.
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And the inspiration for my hair was we wanted to bring a little bit of our korean culture
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and this braided hair reminded us of a korean ton-ton look and of course the camellia for Carl and the classic Chanel.
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I'm wearing a very classic timeless white mini dress today and I'm gonna go and put it on right now.
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So this is my final look for my first ever MacGala.
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I'm so happy to see how everything came out with my gloves and camellias and everything.
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And I think I'm a little lit so I gotta go.
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But thank you for watching.
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Bye bye!
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Thank you.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English speaking skills through shadowing with Jennie from BLACKPINK during her experience at the Met Gala 2023. This video provides a unique opportunity to engage with authentic, conversational English as Jennie expresses her excitement and nervousness about this prestigious event. By shadowing her speech, you will not only improve your pronunciation and intonation but also learn how to convey emotions and personal experiences in English. This is a fun way to learn English with YouTube, while also preparing for situations that may come up in your IELTS speaking practice.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • excited - feeling very enthusiastic and eager
  • nervous - feeling anxiety or apprehension
  • challenge - a demanding task or situation
  • sparkly - having a shiny surface that reflects light
  • inspiration - a source of new ideas or creativity
  • timeless - not affected by the passage of time; classic
  • braided hair - hair that is woven together in strands
  • final look - the completed appearance after getting dressed

Practice Tips

To effectively practice shadow speech using this video, here are some tips to make the most of your shadowing site experience:

  • Start Slowly: Watch the video a few times to get accustomed to Jennie's speaking speed and tone. Initially, pause the video after each sentence to repeat what she says.
  • Focus on Emotion: Pay attention to how Jennie expresses feelings like excitement and nervousness. Try to imitate her tone and inflection, which are crucial for achieving a natural sound in English.
  • Use Repetition: Repeat segments of speech multiple times. This will help reinforce the vocabulary and improve your fluency. The more you practice, the smoother your speech will become.
  • Record Yourself: After shadowing, record your voice while you speak along with Jennie. This will help you identify areas for improvement in pronunciation and tone.
  • Practice Regularly: Incorporate this type of shadowing practice into your daily routine. Regular practice will build your confidence and enhance your speaking abilities, which are essential for the IELTS speaking test.

By engaging with this content, you will improve your English speaking skills, making it an ideal resource for anyone looking for effective practice methods.

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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