Shadowing Practice: He Is Lord (Live) | Michael Bethany - Learn English Speaking with Video

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The The The The
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The The The
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The King of kings, who left His throne,
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to save us here below.
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And with His blood, redeemed my soul.
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He made us all His own He is Lord He is Lord
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He's alive, our risen Christ And He is Lord He is Lord
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He is Lord Hallelujah Jesus Christ
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He is born
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Crucified, raised from the grave Exalted high with praise
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Give Him a name above all names Worthy of all our praise
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He is Lord Oh, He is Lord He's alive,
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our risen Christ, and He is born.
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Oh, He is born.
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Sing.
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He is born.
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Hallelujah!
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Jesus Christ, He is Lord
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Maker of everything and all creation Bounce down in worship
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Unto the Lamb of God our risen King Will bow down in worship
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And from this moment through eternity We'll bow down and worship
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As we exalt the name of Jesus We will bow down and worship
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Cause You are Holy, Holy,
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Holy You are Holy, You are Holy,
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Holy You are Holy
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He is Lord.
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He is Lord.
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He is alive.
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He is alive, our risen Christ, and He is Lord.
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He is Lord.
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Yes, He is Lord.
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Hallelujah, Jesus Christ is home
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We crown You as kings We bow down Maker of everything and all creation
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Bounce down in worship Unto the Lamb of God,
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Arisen King Bow down and worship
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And from this moment through eternity We'll bow down and worship
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As we exalt the name of Jesus We will bow down and worship
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We will worship
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We will bow down to the King of kings And the Lord of lords Because He is His Holy Sing!
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Sing what you want!
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You are holy Lord, for You are Lord, O You are Lord.
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You're alive, our risen Christ, and You, You are the one.
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Come on, tell them.
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You are.
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Oh, You are Hallelujah, Jesus Christ,
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You are Lord For He is Lord
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He is Lord
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He has risen from the dead
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And He is, He is the one And every knee shall bow
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And every tongue confess that Jesus Christ,
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oh He is, He's my Lord.
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Oh that Jesus, Jesus Christ,
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oh He is Lord
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Oh He is Lord He is our life, our rest.
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We enthrone Him in our hearts as we worship now.
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Oh, He is my love.
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He is all
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Sing hallelujah Jesus Christ He is all
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Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Learn English with YouTube: Practice Speaking Through Worship Lyrics

Many English learners overlook the power of music for language practice, but the live worship video "He Is Lord" by Michael Bethany offers a dynamic scenario. The lyrics blend repetition, emotional expression, and rhythmic speech—perfect for improving fluency. Whether you’re preparing for IELTS speaking practice or simply want to sound more natural, this video lets you mimic real-life vocal patterns, from exclamations like "Hallelujah!" to declarative phrases such as "He is Lord."

Useful Chunks & Collocations to Memorize

  • "Risen Christ": A common religious collocation, but also a great example of adjective-noun pairing. Practice saying it with emphasis to match the song’s tone.
  • "Bow down in worship": A phrasal verb + preposition combination that’s useful in both formal and expressive contexts. Notice how "bow down" flows into "in worship" smoothly.
  • "Name above all names": A poetic structure that teaches comparative language. Repeat it to master the rhythm of superlative phrases.
  • "Every knee shall bow": A biblical idiom that demonstrates future tense usage and formal syntax. It’s a strong phrase for IELTS speaking when discussing universal themes.
  • "Exalt the name of Jesus": "Exalt" is a high-level verb, and this chunk shows how to use it in a worship context. It’s great for expanding your vocabulary beyond basic terms like "praise."

Your Shadowing Challenge: Master Rhythm and Intonation

The shadowing technique is a proven way to improve pronunciation and fluency, and this video is ideal for shadow speech practice. Here’s your task: Play the first 30 seconds of the video, pause, and repeat each line immediately after the singer, matching his pace, volume, and emotion. Focus on phrases like "He is Lord"—notice how the singer stresses "Lord" and shortens "is." Do this 5 times, then try it without pausing. For an extra challenge, record yourself and compare it to the original. This exercise will help you internalize natural speech patterns, a key skill for IELTS speaking practice. Remember, shadowspeaks isn’t just about copying words—it’s about capturing the music of English.

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.