Shadowing Practice: Taylor Swift - Patient Zero (Official Music Video) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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If you wanna party with somebody who might know about the devil on his shoulder under his halo When the toxins tick,
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they'll hold you by the dial and let it go But if you're sick of him, I got you I was patient,
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zero I've gotta be honest,
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I've been expecting a call No,
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it's not a bad time at all I heard somebody saying there's trouble in paradise And my lips are sealed tight now
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It's not for me To tell someone else what to do
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But if you wanna party with somebody who might know About the devil on his shoulder under his halo
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And the toxic dick that holds you by the dot and let it go But if you're sick of him,
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I got you I was patient zero I bet he burst into your life like fireworks
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I bet he even said I love you first
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And when you saw another woman coming out of his place
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I bet he kissed the rain off your face Now he seems bored like you
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And you don't know what to do But
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if you wanna party with somebody who might know About the devil on his shoulder under his halo
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When the toxins take their hold, your brother died and let it go But if you're sick of him,
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I got you I was patient zero I was patient I was patient zero
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So let's get into it I know he charmed your family
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and friends And you thought it's cause he loves you
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But it's cause he loves how everybody else loves him Uh -huh I know,
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it seems like he shines so bright But he's bathing in your reflected light On a free,
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solo, social climb Uh -huh To get from somebody who lost his games
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but won the race To get from someone who said all
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of this to his face Someone who knows she's more than just a chase Someone who had him And walked away
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And saw Hey, you okay?
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I'm sorry Are you okay?
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Can you slow down a bit?
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Slow down?
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You don't really know how to slow down, do you?
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What do you mean?
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How many drinks have you had tonight?
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I think one.
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One?
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Bullshit.
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It's like you love humiliating me in front of everyone.
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I would, I did, I, no, I did not, I really...
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You're stuttering, you stutter when you lie.
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No, I'm not lying, I was, I don't feel good.
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I'm dizzy and I feel nauseous and I don't know what happened.
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I don't know what happened.
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I'm sorry.
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I thought you were different.
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Different from who?
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Then let it go But
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if you're sick of him I got you I was patient zero
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So if you wanna kick it Then I'm with it I've been there Felt the real
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and done the healing Said the curses and prayers
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And the fever turns a dreamer Into a pathetic ghost If he's killing you I see you I was patient zero
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Thank you.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Taylor Swift - Patient Zero”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: patient, zero, somebody, sick, halo. This video has 48 sentences and 508 words to shadow. The speech runs for 4:46. The speaker talks slowly, about 106 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. 9 of its 48 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| halo noun | A circular band of coloured light, visible around the sun or moon etc., caused by reflection and refraction of light by ice crystals in the atmosphere. | |
| stutter noun | /ˈstʌtɚ/ | A speech disorder characterized by stuttering. |
| toxin noun | /ˈtɑksɪn/ | A toxic substance, specifically a poison produced by the biological processes of organisms. |
| dreamer noun | /ˈdɹimɚ/ | One who dreams. |
| firework noun | /ˈfaɪɚˌwɚk/ | A device using gunpowder and other chemicals which, when lit, emits a combination of coloured flames, sparks, whistles or bangs, and sometimes made to rocket… |
| humiliate verb | /hjuːˈmɪliˌeɪt/ | To cause to be ashamed; to injure the dignity and self-respect of. |
| nauseous adjective | /ˈnɔʃəs/ | Causing nausea; sickening or disgusting. |
| tick noun | /tɪk/ | A tiny woodland arachnid of the suborder Ixodida. |
| dial noun | /ˈdaɪ.əl/ | A graduated, circular scale over which a needle moves to show a measurement (such as speed). |
| bore verb | /boɹ/ | To inspire boredom in somebody. |
| curse noun | /kɝs/ | A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane. |
| pathetic adjective | /pəˈθɛtɪk/ | Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion; exciting pathos. |
| heal verb | /ˈhiːl/ | To make better from a disease, wound, etc.; to revive or cure. |
| charm noun | /t͡ʃɑɹm/ | An object, act or words believed to have magic power (usually carries a positive connotation). |
| lip noun | /lɪp/ | Either of the two fleshy protrusions around the opening of the mouth. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| slow down verb | To decelerate. |
| walk away verb | To withdraw from a problematic situation. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Can you slow down a bit?
- You don't really know how to slow down, do you?
- What do you mean?
- How many drinks have you had tonight?
- You're stuttering, you stutter when you lie.
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 24 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: nauseous /ˈnɔʃəs/, shine /ʃaɪn/
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 halo, stutter, toxin.
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.