Shadowing Practice: (Vietsub) Rosé Tiết Lộ Về Khoảng Thời Gian Khó Khăn Nhất Trong Sự Nghiệp - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Well, that's my question actually is, is when the last Blackpink tour came to its natural conclusion,
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did you feel any pressure from outside of yourself to make a solo album?
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Was there even a reality where you wouldn't dive into the studio and make your proper full-length debut?
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First, I felt pressured, to be honest.
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We were kind of coming off of the year-long tour and, you know, us as Blackpink, as mature as we are we got together
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and decided well let's promise ourselves a good year to be inspired you know we've we've worked
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so hard for the past eight years
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and we've done i honestly believe we've done so well
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and i'm so proud but you know we we all you know got together
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and just promised ourselves a good year to work on our solo stuff
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and um the first thing that happened was anxiety because you know,
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I got, I was privileged to have this one year in my hands to do whatever I wanted with it, but I wanted it to be the right decision and it had to, it had to feel right.
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And I was getting anxiety, like from the get go.
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I think I had anxiety all through.
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Now I'm kind of excited, but, um, and so yeah, at the beginning it started like that.
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Uh, but I- Self-imposed pressure though, a sense of like, what if I don't find it?
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Yes.
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And what if I don't believe in it?
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And I don't feel it.
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Yes.
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Yeah.
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That's the biggest fear I think I had.
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I think doing it, like there were so many opportunities.
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I'm so grateful for that.
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But what if I don't believe in my thing?
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And what if I'm in a place where I'm having to do things that I don't feel like it's me.
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Yeah, because everyone says it's good enough and you know it's not.
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Yeah.
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Yeah, yeah.
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And I wanted to be truthful, right?
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And so, but I just went, okay, I'm just going to start it.
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Like I have not really ever been in like the building process of an album before, but you know, a start is everything as they say.
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So let's start it.
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Starting and ending.
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Starting and ending it.
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Everything in the middle is a joy and you can do it in front of nobody if you really want to, but you've got to start it.
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You've got to make a commitment to yourself and then you've got to be able to finish it.
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Yeah.
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So I threw myself in and I remember telling my co-writers and producers, I was like, I am so anxious.
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They're like, why are you so anxious
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and they were they have guided me through this process
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so much and I'm so grateful um
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but I remember walking out of like the first few sessions
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being like like I'm actually surprised I think I might be
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able like I think this proves to myself no one else just to myself
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that I might be able to just work at this and
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and then my friends and family started supporting me when I was like And I was still shy about it.
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I was like, yeah, I wrote this song with a few people.
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And they'd be like, Rosie, you should build this up.
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And I doubted myself even still, but they were like, just do it.
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Just go at it.
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Just go back to LA.
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Just fly back, book the hotel, get an Airbnb, just go and do it.
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And I did it.
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And I stuck to it for a few months.
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A few months led to like, two months led to three months, four, five.
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And then in the middle of it, I found a label and I made sure I made decisions the way I felt like it was right.
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And then here I am today.
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Congratulations.
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I mean, we can't take it for granted that just because you're in a successful
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collaborative experience with your friends and you have had enormous success.
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I think we see that and we equate that to confidence, but you're right.
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It's different when you've got to find your own voice and figure out.
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Also having a voice that you've got to be collaborative in a band, right?
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You've got to figure out when do I turn my voice on
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and when do I turn it off or turn it down or be a part of the group.
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And so at what point in this process did you find a different power
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or a different feeling in your voice that you hadn't been able to really use for a long time if at all?
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I think at the very beginning it was still a little hard
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because again I like I said I was kind of pushing
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through confidence like I had people in the room who like they probably listen to good music all the time
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and record amazing musicians all the time
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so I had a little bit of confidence to push through
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but then by the time it was like back-to-back sessions
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and I was like building on songs that felt personal to me
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and when I started expressing these things and creating within
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that world I think I started pushing through
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and I mean I can't pinpoint what song because there's also a lot of songs that I've dropped.

Context & Background

In this enlightening video, Rosé, a member of the globally renowned group Blackpink, candidly discusses her experiences during a pivotal moment in her career. After completing a demanding year-long tour, she reflects on the pressures of transitioning from group work to her solo project. The transcript reveals her struggles with anxiety and self-doubt, as she navigated the creative process of producing her own music. This heartfelt conversation emphasizes the importance of self-belief, artistic integrity, and the challenges of pursuing individual passions, making it a valuable resource for English learners interested in personal growth and artistic expression.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • I felt pressured, to be honest. - A useful phrase to express feelings of stress or obligation.
  • I was privileged to have this one year in my hands. - A way to convey a sense of opportunity.
  • I wanted it to be the right decision. - A phrase that emphasizes the importance of thoughtful choices.
  • What if I don’t believe in it? - A common expression of self-doubt that many can relate to.
  • I think I might be able to just work at this. - An encouraging phrase that conveys determination and hope.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

Shadowing is a powerful technique for language acquisition and can significantly help you improve English pronunciation. Here’s a step-by-step guide to effectively practice shadowing with Rosé’s dialogue:

  1. Listen to the Video: Start by watching the video and listening to Rosé's speech attentively. Familiarize yourself with the intonation and rhythm of her sentences.
  2. Break it Down: Divide the video into smaller segments. Focus on a few sentences at a time to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
  3. Repeat After Her: Play a segment, pause, and then repeat what she says. This method not only enhances understanding but also helps with shadow speech.
  4. Record Yourself: Use your phone or a recording device to capture your voice. Compare it to Rosé’s speech to identify areas of improvement.
  5. Practice Regularly: Consistency is key. Incorporate this practice into your routine, utilizing a shadowing site or resources like shadowspeak to broaden your learning.

By following this structured approach, you'll enhance your speaking skills and become more confident in your English communication abilities. Remember, every shadow you make brings you one step closer to fluency, making your IELTS speaking practice more effective and enjoyable!

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.