Shadowing Practice: 10,000 Villagers Compete in The WORLD CUP - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hey guys, Club Kevin here, and in this video, all these villagers will be competing in the Villager World Cup!
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For the past 7 days, I've been training the Brown team to become a pro soccer team.
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Why?
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Because I needed emeralds, and winning the Villager World Cup pays a lot of emeralds.
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Today, we just finished playing a set of pickup games, and tomorrow will be the start of the World Cup.
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Alright boys, what I saw today when I watched you guys play, y 'all were completely different from what I first saw y 'all seven days ago.
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Today, you were active.
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You played for the win and you actually put up a fight.
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I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm proud of y 'all for how far you guys made it.
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Demetrius, you were incredible as always.
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Nothing more to say.
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John, I love your aggression.
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I hope I see that in the real match.
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Nugget, you actually did something today.
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That is unbelievable improvement.
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Good job.
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Duh.
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Now tomorrow's the start of the World Cup, and for the first time this year, I wanna see y 'all play like a TEAM!
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I wanna see y 'all get aggressive, kick the ball, and pass to Domitrius.
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I wanna see y 'all beating up the other teams, physically.
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And for the first time, we are gonna WIN!
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Welcome everyone to the first day of the 2026 Villager World Cup.
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We have some great matches lined up today.
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Let's take a look at the tournament bracket.
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First today, we have Red vs Blue.
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And then after that will be Black vs White.
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Then tomorrow will be Brown vs Green and Pink vs Iron.
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All eyes on the Red team today.
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They are the reigning champions from the last World Cup.
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And have been unbeatable since then.
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Quick, quick, the game's almost starting.
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Hurry guys, come take a seat.
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And it looks like the Brown team and their coach is watching here today as well.
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Let's go Blue team, you got this.
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5, 4, 3, 2, 1 And the blue team starts with the ball.
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Number 11, starting us off.
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Oh, and what's going on?
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Somebody's already on the floor.
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It looks like a red player might have pushed a blue player to the floor.
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Let's see what the ref has to say about this.
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Oh, it's a yellow card for the blue player.
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What?
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How?
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How is that a yellow card on us?
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Nah, this game is rigged.
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We're not going to question the professional integrity of the refs.
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I'm sure there was something else.
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Play continues.
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Red team now in possession.
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Number 6 now running up with the ball.
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Oh, what a cross.
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He left that guy stumbling.
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Number 6 still pushing forward.
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He has three guys on him.
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He sends a pass inside.
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Number 9 with a very good chance here.
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He sends it.
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Goal!
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Number 9!
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With just a minute into the game, he banks it into the back of the net.
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Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah.
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This game is rigged.
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Rigged!
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I've seen enough, just give the red team the win already.
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Number 11 with the ball again.
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He needs to make something happen.
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He makes a pass.
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Number 10.
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To number 6.
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And far right to number 7.
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Then number 7.
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Oh my!
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He sends across!
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This is it!
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And he scores!
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Number 9, equalizing just before halftime break.
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Yeah!
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Let's go blue team!
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We are so back!
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We're winning this for sure!
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I believe they can do it!
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The blue team can beat corruption!
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Red team moving forward with the ball.
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OOOH!
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A side tackle!
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What?
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Whoa!
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That's a foul?
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How, bro?
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He didn't even touch him!
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Number 5, making a run down the left side.
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UGH!
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What?
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That's not a foul!
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Nope, we're still playing on it, teams. And number 5 scores!
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OOOH!
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And a brutal slide tackle for red team's number 4.
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Once again, no foul being called.
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Number five in the penalty box
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stolen away by number ten and it's a foul on the blue team in the penalty area.
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What?
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How?
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Now it's a penalty for the red team.
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Number nine.
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He takes the shot And it's in!
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Another goal for the red team!
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Oh my gosh, bro, this is so rigged.
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Let's go guys.
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I'm not watching this anymore White team pushing forward.
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Both teams are null.
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Can they make something happen in the final minutes?
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I'll eyes at number 10 to make something happen here.
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And ooh, that's a good start!
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Pass to number 9.
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Number 10 cutting towards the net.
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He passes it back to number 10.
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And that pass is good.
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He's right in front of the net.
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This is it.
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Ooh, and he does it!
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Number 10!
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An awesome force of nature!
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Wow!
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And with just seconds left on the clock, the white team managed to snag the win.
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Now they'll advance and play the red team in the semi -finals.
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Meanwhile tomorrow's games will be pink vs. iron and brown vs. green.
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Alright boys, today is...
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Gameday.
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We're playing a bum -ass team today, so I want to see y 'all kick their asses.
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Welcome back to the World Cup, everyone!
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Today we got Brown vs. Green, and then next up, Pink vs. Iron.
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5, 4, 3, 2, 1!
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Yeah!
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Let's go, Demetrius!
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Show him how it's done!
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Number 9, pushing up to the ball right now.
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Ooh, what a dirty cross!
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Is he okay?
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Yes, Demetrius!
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Nah, y 'all about to get hooked by him.
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Just watch.
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Oh, so close.
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Nah, you got lucky, bro.
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Five minutes left in the half.
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Green team on the attack.
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Oh, come on, boys.
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Play some defense.
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Ooh, and what a slide tackle from number seven.
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Nice stop.
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Now go get that goal.
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Only a minute left in the half.
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And he scores.
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He doesn't even care to get closer to the net.
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Yeah, don't meet dreams.
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Let's go.
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Hey what I say, huh?
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What I say?
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Hi John now that we're up a go get in there and hold the line for us
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Welcome back from the halftime and it looks like the brown team is making a switch
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Number nine look at the equalize But smacked away by John.
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Yes, nice defense John Watch out, watch out, watch out!
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Nice!
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Nah, seriously?
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A foul?
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Hey, ref, bro, come here.
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Let's talk about this.
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Take a close look at me.
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You really want to give me a foul?
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You better take it back.
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Alright, now we got a penalty kick for Demetrius.
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Yeah!
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Oh yeah dude!
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Oh yeah!
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Oh yeah!
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Oh yeah!
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The game is over!
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And for the first time ever, the Brown team wins a game of soccer.
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The pink team have been absolutely obliterated.
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And with their loss, the Iron team will now advance to play the Brown team in tomorrow's semi -final.
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We sent those Green team bums home!
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Let's go!
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Now today we play the Iron Team.
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Let's do it again!
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Yeah!
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They are shi - Ayy check it out!
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Now we got some Brown Team fans in here as well!
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Welcome to the semi -finals everyone!
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Here's the Brown Team walking out.
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Wait, wait, what?
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What's that sound?
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Oh hell no!
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You can't be serious dawg, there's no way!
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And here's the Iron Team walking out to the field.
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Yo, thank you guys for watching this video.
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If you want to see the finale of this soccer tournament once it comes out, then click here.
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Also, I'm going to be posting more on Instagram pretty soon, like IRL photos and stuff.
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So please follow me here.
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I only have 300 followers and it's kind of embarrassing.
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Anyways, check out my other content here and I'll see you guys in the next one.
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Peace.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 199 sentences and 1281 words to shadow. The speech runs for 8:12. The speaker talks at a natural 156 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 85% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| foul adjective | /faʊl/ | Covered with, or containing unclean matter; dirty. |
| penalty noun | /ˈpɛn.əl.ti/ | A legal sentence. |
| rig noun | /ɹɪɡ/ | The rigging of a sailing ship or other such craft. |
| soccer noun | /ˈsɑk.ɚ/ | Association football. |
| tackle verb | /ˈtækəl/ | To force a person to the ground with the weight of one's own body, usually by jumping on top or slamming one's weight into them. |
| slide noun | /ˈslaɪ̯d/ | An item of play equipment that children can climb up and then slide down again. |
| emerald noun | /ˈɛm.(ə.)ɹəld/ | Any of various green gemstones, especially a green transparent form of beryl, highly valued as a precious stone. |
| meanwhile adverb | /ˈmiːnwaɪl/ | During the time that something is happening, often specifically in a different place. |
| clock noun | /klɑk/ | A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day. |
| steal verb | /stiːl/ | To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else without intending to return it. |
| compete verb | /kəmˈpiːt/ | To be in battle or in a rivalry with another for the same thing, position, or reward; to contend. |
| possession noun | /pəˈzɛʃn̩/ | A control or occupancy of something for which one does not necessarily have private property rights. |
| hook noun | /hʊk/ | A rod bent into a curved shape, typically with one end free and the other end secured to a rope or other attachment. |
| corruption noun | /kəˈɹʌpʃən/ | The act of corrupting or of impairing integrity, virtue, or moral principle; the state of being corrupted or debased; loss of purity or integrity. |
| aggressive adjective | /əˈɡɹɛs.ɪv/ | Characterized by aggression; highly combative; prone to behave in a way that involves attacking (especially if unjustly) or arguing. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| watch out | Used to warn someone of an imminent danger. | |
| push forward verb | To continue to act or do something, especially with a lot of effort | |
| beat up verb | To give a severe beating to; to assault violently with repeated blows. | |
| check out verb | To record the departure or withdrawal of someone or something (such as guests, employees, books, etc.). | |
| come out verb | /ˌkʌm ˈaʊt/ | To be discovered; to be revealed. |
| line up verb | /laɪnˈʌp/ | To align; to put in alignment; to put in correct adjustment for smooth running. |
| put up verb | To place in a high location. | |
| run down verb | To hit someone with a car or other vehicle and injure or kill them. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is rigged · being called · have been absolutely obliterated |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have been · I've seen |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will be · I'll eyes · they'll advance |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | I'm saying · is watching · We're winning |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 24 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, we're, wanna. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: possession /pəˈzɛʃn̩/, corruption /kəˈɹʌpʃən/, aggression /əˈɡɹɛʃən/, gosh /ɡɑːʃ/
- Long words — get the stress right: integrity /ɪnˈtɛɡɹəti/, unbelievable /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbl̩/, obliterate /əˈblɪtəˌɹeɪt/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like foul, penalty, rig.
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.