Shadowing Practice: The Weeknd - Reminder (Official Video) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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RECOMMEND PLAY MY SONG ON THE RADIO YOU TOO BUSY TRYING TO FIND THAT BLUE-EYED SOUL I LET MY BLACK HAIR GROW AND MY WEED SMOKE AND I SWEAR TOO MUCH ON THE REGULAR
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WE GONE LET THEM HITS FLY, WE GONE LET IT GO IF IT AIN'T XO THEN IT GOTTA GO I JUST WON A NEW AWARD FOR A KIDS SHOW TALKING 'BOUT A FACE NUMBING OFF A BAG OF BLOW
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I'M LIKE, GODDAMN BITCH I AM NOT A TEEN CHOICE GODDAMN, BITCH, I AM NOT A BLEACH BOY WHIP GAME, MAKE A NIGGA UNDERSTAND THOUGH GOT THAT HANNIBAL, SILENCE OF THE LAMBO
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HIT THE GAS SO HARD MAKE IT ROTATE ALL MY NIGGAS BLEW UP LIKE A PROPANE ALL THESE R&B NIGGAS BE SO LAME GOT A SWEET ASIAN CHICK, SHE GO LO MEIN
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YOU KNOW ME, YOU KNOW MAN, YOU KNOW ME EVERY TIME WE TRY TO FORGET WHO I AM
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I'LL BE RIGHT THERE TO REMIND YOU AGAIN YOU KNOW ME , YOU KNOW ME
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SAID I'M JUST TRYNA SWIM IN SOMETHING WETTER THAN THE OCEAN FADED OFF A DOUBLE CUP, I'M MIXING UP THE POTION ALL I WANNA DO IS MAKE THAT MONEY AND MAKE DOPE SHIT IT JUST SEEM LIKE NIGGAS TRYNA SOUND LIKE ALL MY OLD SHIT
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EVERYBODY KNOWS IT, ALL THESE NIGGAS KNOW ME PLATINUM OFF A MIXTAPE, SIPPING ON THAT CODEINE POUR IT IN MY TROPHIES, ROLL UNTIL MY NOSE BLEED I'MMA KEEP ON SINGING WHILE I'M BURNING UP THAT OG
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ALL MY NIGGAS GET IT THEY MAKE MONEY ALL ALONE ROCK A CHAIN AROUND THEY NECK, MAKING SURE I'M GETTING HOME WHEN I TRAVEL 'ROUND THE GLOBE, MAKE A COUPLE MIL' A SHOW AND I COME BACK TO MY CITY, I FUCK EVERY GIRL I KNOW
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USED TO WALK AROUND WITH A SLOUCH, HAD A MATTRESS ON THE FLOOR NOW MY SHIT STRAIGHT EATING ALL DAY, TRYNA LOSE WEIGHT THAT GOOD SEX, WE'LL SWEAT IT OUT HOTEL BED SPRINGS, WE'LL WEAR IT OUT
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I AIN'T GOTTA TELL YOU 'CAUSE YOU KNOW ME, YOU KNOW ME
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YOU KNOW MAN, YOU KNOW ME
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EVERY TIME WE TRY TO FORGET WHO I AM I'LL BE RIGHT THERE TO REMIND YOU AGAIN YOU KNOW ME , YOU KNOW ME
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WHY DON'T YOU SHAKE SOME, SHAKE SOMETHIN' FOR THE DON? DON'T YOU BREAK NOTHIN', BREAK NOTHIN' BABY GIRL, WON'T YOU WORK SOME, WORK SOMETHIN' FOR THE DON? DON'T YOU HURT NOTHIN', HURT NOTHIN'
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BIG GIRL, WON'T YOU SHAKE SOME, SHAKE SOMETHIN' FOR THE DON? DON'T YOU BREAK NOTHIN', BREAK NOTHIN' BABY GIRL, WON'T YOU WORK SOME, WORK SOMETHIN' FOR THE DON? DON'T YOU HURT NOTHIN', HURT NOTHIN'
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'CAUSE YOU KNOW ME, THEY KNOW ME
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YOU AIN'T KNOW ME, YET YOU KNOW ME
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 17 sentences and 458 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:24. The speaker talks at a steady 134 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 76% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| shake verb | /ˈʃeɪk/ | To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly. |
| remind verb | /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ | To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person). |
| silence noun | /ˈsaɪ̯ləns/ | The absence of any sound. |
| globe noun | /ɡloʊb/ | The eyeball. |
| weed noun | /wiːd/ | Any plant unwanted at the place where and at the time when it is growing. |
| swim verb | /swɪm/ | To move through the water, without touching the bottom; to propel oneself in water by natural means. |
| trophy noun | /ˈtɹoʊfi/ | An object, usually in the form of a statuette, cup, or shield, awarded for success in a competition or to mark a special achievement. |
| sweat verb | /swɛt/ | To emit sweat. |
| pour verb | /poɹ/ | To cause (liquid, or liquid-like substance) to flow in a stream, either out of a container or into it. |
| chick noun | /t͡ʃɪk/ | A young bird. |
| bout noun | /ˈbaʊt/ | A period of something, especially one painful or unpleasant, like an illness. |
| platinum noun | /ˈplæt.ɪn.əm/ | The chemical element with atomic number 78 and symbol Pt; a dense, malleable, ductile, highly unreactive, silverish-white transition metal of great value. |
| whip noun | /ˈwɪp/ | A lash; a pliant, flexible instrument, such as a rod (commonly of cane or rattan) or a plaited or braided rope or thong (commonly of leather) used to create a… |
| dope noun | [doʊp] | Any viscous liquid or paste, such as a lubricant, used in preparing a surface. |
| fade verb | /feɪd/ | To hit the ball with the shot called a fade. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| blow up verb | To explode or be destroyed by explosion. |
| burn up verb | To catch fire and burn until destroyed. |
| mix up verb | To mix or blend thoroughly and completely. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| “Used to” used to + verb — a past habit or state that is no longer true | used to walk |
| Comparatives -er than / more … than — comparing two things | wetter than |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | i'll be · we'll sweat · won't you |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | i'm mixing · i'm burning · i'm getting |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 23 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, ain't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shake /ˈʃeɪk/, potion /ˈpoʊ.ʃən/
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 shake, remind, silence.
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.