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You and me are a good one I am a good one
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I ask you all the questions I can't wait for you I want you to know what I want
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That's why I turn all the time on the time.
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I don't want all my days to remember the time.
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What's the end when I don't understand?
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What's the end when I don't know?
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How much time do I know?
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What's the end when I don't know?
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Hey, how do you do the way to make your true feelings?
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Hey, how do you do that?
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When you feel good, you will be able to make you so good.
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There is no one in love, You shall be in love, In a small river, You shall be in love, You shall be in love,
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You shall remain and you shall be in love.
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And I'm still watching the new world And as long as I'm going to act And as one of my friends,
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I'm not afraid to let my soul I'm not afraid to
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let my soul I'm not afraid to let my love I'm
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not afraid to let my soul I'm not afraid to let her And I'll just be happy to let her
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But I'm not afraid to let her I think I have a little curiosity I know that I've been a cry
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I never wanted a happy cry
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You've been one among me to care And I know that I have been a calm one
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I don't want to hear
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that I almost only have one I don't want to hear it Your love can get you to happen
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And I want to make my cry In the sky of the sky, the sky is a false,
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it is a false, the truth is a false, The sky is a false, the sky is a false,
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the sky is a false.
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Could I wish I'm a positive

Real-Life Communication: Expressing Emotions and Uncertainty

The dialogue in the video captures a raw, emotional exchange where speakers grapple with love, curiosity, and vulnerability. It mirrors everyday conversations—think late-night talks with friends or moments of self-reflection—where we struggle to articulate feelings like "I don't want all my days to remember the time" or "I'm not afraid to let my soul." This scenario is perfect for practicing natural intonation and emotional delivery, key skills for IELTS speaking practice and real-world communication.

Useful Chunks & Collocations to Master

  • "I can't wait for you" – A common way to express eagerness, ideal for casual or personal conversations.
  • "What's the end when I don't understand?" – A structure for framing uncertainty, useful in debates or reflective discussions.
  • "I'm not afraid to let my love" – Emphasizes vulnerability; great for expressing deep feelings in relationships.
  • "You shall be in love" – A poetic yet impactful phrase to affirm commitment, perfect for adding variety to your speech.
  • "I think I have a little curiosity" – A gentle way to admit interest, useful in both formal and informal settings.

Your Shadowing Challenge: Improve Pronunciation and Fluency

Ready to put these chunks into practice? Try the shadowing technique: Play a 10-second clip of the video, pause, and repeat it immediately, mimicking the speaker's tone, pace, and stress. Focus on phrases like "the sky is a false"—notice how the speaker elongates "false" for emphasis. For best results, use a shadowing site to slow down the audio if needed. Do this 5 times with the same clip, then record yourself. Compare your version to the original—you’ll quickly spot areas to refine. This exercise isn’t just for improve English pronunciation; it trains your brain to think in English, a must for IELTS speaking practice. Pro tip: Label this "shadowspeak" in your notes to track progress—consistency is key!

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.