Shadowing Practice: (Vietsub) Jennie Kể Về Hành Trình Tìm Lại Bản Thân Và Sự Ra Đời Của Album RUBY - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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I'm so glad you said that because I was thinking this album covers
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I'm so glad you said that because I was thinking this album covers
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so much of who you are for the first time It says
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so much about who you are from the fight to the
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fragility from the beginning right to the very end You must have got in there
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and just being like how do I make sense of all of this?
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I was first of all very shocked and
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I didn't realize I didn't realize how much i've been distanced from myself throughout the years
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So I really got to the greatest part of this solo project for me was
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that I had time with myself and I never had time for myself, which was great.
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So, you know, I really got to dig deep inside of who I am and what I am and,
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you know, all the self-reflecting times.
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and that's how the album that's how the album was made by really just understanding me better it's real work
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that oh so much and the most difficult like it was nothing was easy
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so many new emotions that I got to learn and throughout
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that it needed so much energy and I didn't realize that to me it was
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mostly like what kind of words do I want to put
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in what kind of sound do i want i didn't realize
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walking into the studio was more about what knowing what i
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want what i really want all of it as well yeah
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not just like working with someone who gets you on the day
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and it's like oh we've got a good vibe here this
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is a cool track it's like no no no no every
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step on this record has to tell another part of your story
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and you're right i think
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when people say i'm working really hard work is a distraction from self-work so it's like Who am I actually?
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Harder work.
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In a lot of ways.
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No, definitely.
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We don't get a song like Twin without that.
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And we're gonna get to that.
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Oh my God.
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Yeah, it's a real one.
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And I think, you know,
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a lot of people will respond to the honesty on that.
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But we've got to start somewhere else.
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And the album's called Ruby.
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And it's one part of a longer name that became a part of your identity,
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if the story is correct, when you were young.
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And you're trying to figure out who you were.
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Tell us the story behind that.
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You were in New Zealand at the time,
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or this was even earlier than that?
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This is when I wasn't living in New Zealand.
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And back then, I guess in the back of my mind when I was like 11,
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knew that I want to create this identity for myself.
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Like Jenny wasn't doing justice for me.
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And I was like, I want a longer name.
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So that's how it was created.
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What I didn't realize over time was I almost manifested this throughout my years.
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Like I knew who I wanted to be at a very young age on.
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and then it was just a matter of what's gonna make you realize
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so that's also one of the reasons why I landed
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and I picked the name Ruby for this album but there's just
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so much inspiration behind that too it's not really only about me representing myself
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but to me it felt like a new chapter opening
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and I wanted to I really spent my time referencing many different things about the album
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and that's when the play of As You Like It by Shakespeare came in.
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Instantly when I saw the title As You Like It it just spoke to me
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so much in a way I was like wow I don't
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know what I like you know on the same subject as before
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so I told myself I'm gonna make this album as I like it
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I don't care what anyone else is going to say about it.
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So that's where we began.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English speaking skills by exploring a personal journey shared in a captivating YouTube video featuring Jennie. By listening to her reflections on identity, self-discovery, and creativity, you'll engage with authentic language and expressions. This exercise not only aims to enhance your pronunciation but also provides insights into emotional storytelling, which is crucial for effective communication. As you learn English with YouTube, you will develop fluency and confidence in using personal narratives to connect with others.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Identity - who you are, your personal sense of self.
  • Reflection - the act of thinking deeply about something.
  • Journey - a process of personal development or growth.
  • Manifest - to make something visible or tangible that has been inside of you.
  • Fragility - the quality of being delicate or vulnerable.
  • Self-work - the process of introspection and personal growth.
  • Vibe - the atmosphere or feeling created in a situation or between people.
  • Emotions - subjective experiences that are often influenced by moods.

Practice Tips

To effectively enhance your speaking skills through shadowing, follow these tips while practicing with this video:

  • Slow Down: Since the interview may progress quickly, consider watching at a reduced speed initially to catch every word and intonation.
  • Repetition: Listen to short segments of the video multiple times. This will help you improve English pronunciation and internalize the rhythm of spoken English.
  • Imitate Emotion: Pay attention to Jennie's tone and emotional delivery. Try to replicate her feelings as you practice, which will make your shadow speaking more authentic.
  • Focus on Key Phrases: Select a few key phrases from the vocabulary list to practice repeatedly. This targeted approach will assist in better retention and usage in conversation.
  • Record Yourself: Record your voice as you shadow speak. Listening to your recordings allows you to identify areas for improvement in fluency and pronunciation, essential for IELTS speaking practice.

By immersing yourself in this lesson, you will not only learn English but also gain the necessary skills to express complex emotions and stories, making your communication more relatable and impactful.

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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