Shadowing Practice: 「Vietsub Lyrics Video」Lily - Alan Walker, K-391, Emelie Hollow - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Lily was a little girl Afraid of the big white world She grew up within her castle walls
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Now and then she tried to run
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And then on a night with the setting sun She went in the woods away So afraid all alone They warned her,
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don't go there There's creatures who are hiding in the dark Then something came creeping It told her,
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don't you worry, just follow everywhere I go Above all the mountains of Alito
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Give you everything you've been dreaming of Just let me in, ooh
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Everything you want to go There'll be the magic story you've been told
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And you'll be safe under my control Just let me in,
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ooh Just let me in,
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ooh She knew she was hypnotized And walking on cold thin ice Then it broke Then she awoke again
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Then she ran faster and Starts screaming Is there someone out there?
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Please help me, come get me Behind her, she can hear a sound Follow everywhere I go,
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top of all the mountains of Alito Give you everything you've been dreaming of,
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just let me in, ooh Everything you want to call,
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there'll be the magic story you've been told Then you'll be safe under my control, just let me in, ooh
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Just let me in Ooh Ooh Ooh
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Ooh Ooh Everything you want to go I'll be the magic story,
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you'll be safe under my control Just let me in, ooh Follow everywhere I go,
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come over the mountains of Alito Give you everything you've been dreaming of,
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just let me in, ooh Then she ran faster and started screaming This is over now then,
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please help me Just let me in

About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will engage with the lyrics of the song "Lily" by Alan Walker, K-391, and Emelie Hollow. This exercise serves as an excellent resource for improving your english speaking practice, particularly through the use of the shadowing technique. By listening to the song and repeating the phrases, you will familiarize yourself with intonation, rhythm, and vocabulary while enhancing your overall fluency. Focus on capturing the emotions conveyed in the lyrics, as this will not only enrich your speaking skills but also help you understand narrative elements in English.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Afraid - feeling fear or anxiety.
  • Castle walls - representing safety and security.
  • Creatures - beings often associated with fear or mystery.
  • Hypnotized - suggesting a sense of being mesmerized or entranced.
  • Control - having influence over something.
  • Magic story - an enchanting narrative that transports listeners to another world.
  • Screaming - expressing fear or urgency audibly.

Practice Tips

As you practice, utilize the shadow speak method to maximize your learning. Start by listening to the song and paying close attention to the pronunciation and emotional tone of the lyrics. Repeat each line immediately after you hear it, mimicking the rhythm and intonation as closely as possible. Here are some tips to help you practice effectively:

  • Begin by listening without repeating. Familiarize yourself with the entire song for context.
  • Use segments of the song for easier practice. Focus on just a couple of lines at a time.
  • Maintain a steady pace that matches the song’s rhythm. If it feels too fast, slow down your repetition until you are comfortable.
  • Incorporate pauses where appropriate to improve your intonation and emotional delivery.
  • After becoming confident, record yourself. Compare your version to the original, focusing on areas that need improvement.

Through regular practice using these techniques, you will enhance your IELTS speaking practice skills and bolster your confidence in spoken English. Embrace the beauty of the lyrics as you refine your language abilities!

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.