Shadowing Practice: Who Knows (Daniel Caesar) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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I'll probably be a waste of your time, but who knows?
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Chances are a step out of line, but who knows?
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Lately you set up in my mind, yeah girl you end up like that
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Lately I've been thinking that perhaps I am a coward Hiding in the disguise of a never-giving flower
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Incompetent steward of a love that fits with power
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Yesterday was feeling so good,
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now it's gone I feel like there's always if I could, is that wrong?
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Tell me about the city you're from, is it hard?
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Does it snow there?
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Lately I've been thinking about my precarious future Will you be there with me?
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If I'm a sai, my girl, my shooter Who's to say, who calculates not me?
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I'm no computer Is it a crime to be unsure?
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In time we'll find if it's sustainable You're pure,
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you're kind, mature, divine You might be too good for me,
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unattainable Maybe
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we can marry it one day,
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but who knows Think I'll take the thought to the grave,
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but who knows I know that I'll love you always,
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yeah, carry you and I like that you

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Who Knows (Daniel Caesar)" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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.