Shadowing Practice: 10 Minutes Of Cristiano Ronaldo Giving Life Changing Advice - Learn English Speaking with Video
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I was feeling from the beginning that I was different than the other ones.
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Cristiano Ronaldo, what's the biggest key to your personal success?
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The discipline of Cristiano.
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The discipline is unbelievable.
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I never see this.
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Belief.
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I think you should believe in everything.
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And of course the rest is the dedication, the hard work.
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Words is dedication and hard work.
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To achieve these kind of things you need to work hard.
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Be a great professional, be serious in your job.
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talent, but the talent without the work It's nothing.
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I think so, yes.
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In my mind, I'm always the best.
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I don't care what the people thinking.
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what they say in my mind.
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Not just this year, but always.
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I'm always the best.
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Cristiano, you did it again.
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What's your job?
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It's my job, yeah.
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Do you think what makes you different to the others, to the next?
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rung on the ladder, if you like, of very good players.
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is the dedication level that you put in.
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I think I'm...
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Good, but I think my main strength is my mind.
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Because everyone wants to be Christiano, but...
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I give you the map.
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You think you will do it, that?
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The discipline is in another level.
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I see professional football players and stuff like that, but someone that's been there every single day and don't stop, that's Christian.
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I'm my own medic, my own doctor.
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I am my mental coach.
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My nutritionist, my doctor.
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If you do the right things, you're going to be better than the other persons.
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uncertainty and constant work, constant work, constant work.
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It doesn't matter what's going to happen in your life.
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You have to continue.
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This is the way I see the life.
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You live in your capacities.
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Work hard, dedicate yourself 100%. And dream.
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So in my area I think I'm the best.
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Ronaldo!
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We're in front, it's Cristiano Ronaldo!
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Ronaldo, he's got it, it's Ronaldo!
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It's the big moment and it's the big man for Renal the trick!
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Ronaldo is going to be Hicks!
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And when he hits it, you know what happens!
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It's in towards Ronaldo!
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Finally Cristiano Ronaldo, Ronaldo!
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All of us, nobody's perfect.
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We failed too many times.
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We have so many uncertainty in our life that We have to be capable when we are down to stand up.
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It's part of the journey, it's part of the process.
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It's part of our Education.
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In my case, I'll learn the most when I'm down.
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And it's good that These certain moments happen.
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Because when you are in the top of the wave, you don't see under what's What's going on?
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I think it's my strongest point, it's my mind.
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Pierce, the numbers don't like.
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If you see during the last 15 years, my level is always kind of the same, so...
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Effort, dedication, work hard, Because the talent is not enough anymore.
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And if you're not dedicated 100%, not gonna reach The level.
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The discipline is the most difficult thing not only in the sports, But in life, I fight against that.
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You know, it's the big challenge.
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It's when you're not willing to do something, but you have to do it.
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This is the main point,
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this is why I say: Our mind is a box of surprises and you have to challenge yourself to be consistent.
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Why we don't believe that we can do it better?
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We have to believe, you have to be positive.
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We're not going to give up.
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you know They only give up to the guys who is weak mentally.
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You have to implant that in your mind that We have We are capable to change things.
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Life continue.
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Past is past, he's never come again.
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The present is the best gift that we have in our life.
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The present.
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Because you don't know that What's gonna happen tomorrow?
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You don't know.
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I don't know.
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He don't know.
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So leave the present.
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Do you like to go to the gym every day?
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Of course not.
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It's not true.
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Nobody likes to go to the gym every day.
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But you have to do it.
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Probably, yes because and strength is coming from that.
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from that moment that in a hard moment you know you should do it.
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When you are younger, you think you're going to live forever.
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you're gonna have power forever, you think you are Unbreakable.
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But by the age, I have a great example in the football because the football,
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it's the demands physically and body, it's a lot.
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Ourselves, we manage by memories.
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Our lives is memories.
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So I have good have Very very good memories The best players always follow the best players.
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They want to be in the top of the game because they are the ones they are there.
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You know, you cannot rest or sleep because the other one can pass you.
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Of course we fight with everyone.
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And we fight, you know, to be the best.
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This is why it's my main point, it's my motivation, it's to be better than them.
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than them, ear after ear.
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It's part of my sacrifice, my obsession to win, to have success.
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You know, when I mean, when I say success, it's a reward for that.
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Talent is not enough.
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You have to, I dedicate myself so much that this is part of me.
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Records is part of me.
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I don't follow the records.
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The records follow me, which is different.
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Are you addicted to winning?
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Yes, I am.
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I'm addicted to the sisters.
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All package, you know.
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First of all, it's the talent helps a lot, of course.
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But of course the ethic of work.
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You have to put in your mind ethic of work.
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when you are a professional.
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I'm always competitive player.
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And just in the games, I'm in the training, I'm like that, in the home.
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With my sisters, with my mom, with my nephews, I always try to compete hard and try to win.
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I'm like that.
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I never change.
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Because I like this, I like what I do, I like my life, I'm an happy person.
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You have to do the balance.
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You know, the life is all about the balance.
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And with the age you start to understand that The most important thing is
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You know.. under percent your body and But I think I still feel good sharp,
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motivated, Because I think the main point is the mind.
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If you feel motivated, It helps a lot, so I still feel motivated.
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And I just want to carry on like that.
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I think the best advice...
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I'm not the kind of guy who like to give advice.
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I prefer to be as an example.
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Because I'm an example.
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I'm there.
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every morning.
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I do the same stuff.
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I'm probably the first one to arrive and the last one to go out.
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I think the details speak for itself.
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But everything is hard.
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Both ways are hard, right?
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You say to be like me, maybe in your opinion, or the opinion of the old people, even my friends say that I'm sick.
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To live that life, for me, is not a big deal.
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I do it in a comfortable way, in an happy way.
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My kids gonna suffer, your kids gonna suffer.
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because One moment of their life they're going to have pain.
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You understand?
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And the pain, uncertainty, and what they have to do with constant work.
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Because nobody is going to help them.
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They're going to be themselves in a hard moment and they're going to fall down.
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They have to stand, cry alone.
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and keep going.
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But I have to say, To be in my shoes is not easy. But I'm not complaining.
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I just...
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I just I want to say that I feel happy.
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All this happened.
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because the reason The reason is I'm unbelievable inside the pitch, this is why the people have so much interesting on me.
Context & Background
The video "10 Minutes Of Cristiano Ronaldo Giving Life Changing Advice" features the legendary footballer sharing invaluable insights into his journey toward success. Ronaldo emphasizes the importance of discipline, belief, and hard work in achieving one's goals. His perspective serves as both motivation and a roadmap for anyone aiming to excel in their field. By understanding his mindset and the principles he lives by, English learners can gain not only language skills but also crucial life lessons that can inspire personal growth.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- "The discipline is unbelievable." - This phrase highlights the significance of consistency and commitment in any endeavor.
- "You have to continue." - A reminder to persevere through challenges and maintain momentum.
- "Work hard, dedicate yourself 100%." - An essential principle that resonates in both professional and personal contexts.
- "In my mind, I'm always the best." - This reflects self-confidence, a crucial element of success.
- "Dream." - Encouraging positivity and the pursuit of aspirations, no matter how ambitious.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
Utilizing the video for learn English with YouTube is an effective way to enhance your english speaking practice. Here’s how to get started with shadowing:
- Watch the Video: Begin by watching the video without any subtitles. Focus on Ronaldo's pronunciation and intonation. This will prepare your ear for the sounds and phrases he uses.
- Listen and Repeat: After your initial viewing, start playing the video again. As you listen, pause frequently to repeat what Cristiano says. This technique, known as shadow speech, helps in mimicking natural speech patterns.
- Break It Down: If a segment feels challenging, break it down into smaller parts. Use the shadowspeaks method to practice phrases individually before attempting to say them in full sentences.
- Record Yourself: Use a shadowing app or your phone’s recording feature to capture your attempts. Listen to your recordings and compare your pronunciation and fluency with Ronaldo’s. Adjust accordingly.
- Practice Regularly: Make it a habit to practice daily. Regular exposure will improve your language skills and boost your confidence when speaking.
By integrating these techniques into your routine, you will not only improve your English language proficiency but also adopt Ronaldo's winning mentality in all your pursuits.
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.