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Ronaldo!
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Out of this world!
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Oh, brilliant goal, Cristiano Ronaldo.
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It's a beautiful bit of football and it's a stunning finish.
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He leaves no margin for improvement, this man.
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Whatever he touches turns the goal.
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This is astonishing.
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He is a phenomenon.
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Ronaldo, 1 -0 Manchester United.
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Mistake by Franca Drew.
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And hasn't Cristiano Ronaldo made him bait?
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I'm very happy for this, to score the goal and to help the team.
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You know, you play a few games, you win 1 -0.
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And maybe it's not the best Manchester United at the moment, but the most important is to win.
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And I think the best is coming.
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They are so very, very good.
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Here come Manchester United now.
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Really starting to flow with Cristiano Ronaldo.
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When you lose count of the step -overs.
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Oh, that's fantastic from Ronaldo.
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I think most of the people inside the stadium are still trying to work out quite what he did there.
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Better angle here.
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Tries to float it all the way.
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And Ronaldo surely.
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and once again it's Cristiano Ronaldo.
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It's been a great day.
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I think the front players' performance today was absolutely marvellous.
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The movement, the penetration was terrific.
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That's a smart ball for Evra.
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And he's tugging it for Ronaldo!
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And United lead at Arsenal inside the last ten minutes.
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It's one quality pass and one great run in behind.
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Gets him in a great position and he picks out the right person when he gets there.
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Ronaldo, goal!
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He can score them in many ways, but his heading ability is right up there with the best.
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When the opposition is good enough to stop them breaking through in free play, well, they're certainly free -wheeling here with Tevez.
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Ronaldo again, again, for Manchester United and Cristiano Ronaldo.
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selected for a World XI.
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He's world class.
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I reminded him in the second half
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that he had to score a hat -trick or get an assist to make it a really good game.
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He had a good game but he could have made it really good if he had done this.
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But no, he's been fantastic for the last few games he's been playing and I think it's up to him.
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I think he's determined to become a top, top, top player for many years and he works hard in training
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and you see the results out on the pitch so long may that continue.
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I think the most important is to win.
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If Cristiano scored or didn't score, I think it's up to him.
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I think the most important is the team, who win three points and staying in the first of the table.
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I think it's the most important down by Ronaldo who's...
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William.
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Konczewski seemed to be the boss until Ronaldo at pace arrived on the scene and just left the left back for dead.
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In by O'Shea, this time!
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And a goal!
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And it's Cristiano Ronaldo again.
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Wolf.
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Sahar's over to his left, he's gone down, he gets the penalty.
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Ronaldo, a cheeky step up
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but no Manchester United scoring performance at the moment would be complete without a goal from Cristiano Ronaldo.
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- Thank you.
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Here's Ronaldo, Simpson available if he needs him, Cristiano Ronaldo!
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It's a beautiful bit of football and it's a stunning finish.
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Something we've come used to with Cristiano Ronaldo. And Ronaldo delivers!
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It's just quite simply a brilliant penalty.
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You just don't stop them.
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It's Ronaldo and it's absolutely top draw.
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He is the top scorer in the Premier League, it's now 12 for this so gifted footballer.
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First round for Manchester United.
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Mille watching it to Kémez who cleverly took that out of the sky.
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That's a lovely ball by Sahar as well.
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moment this boy 18 goals in his last 18 games into Tevez.
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Turn on for Ronaldo.
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A beautiful play, completely Fox Birmingham and Tevez finds the finish.
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Absolutely wonderful stuff from Manchester United.
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Great vision, great skill, back heel to Tevez.
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The body language from Ronaldo says it could well be here.
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It's Cristiano Ronaldo and that is 20 goals for the season.
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Ronaldo, wonderful football, capped by an exquisite finish.
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That was pure class.
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The header clear, drops for Ronaldo, lovely disguise, lovely finish.
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Cristiano Ronaldo seals his hat -trick.
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Well, it's fantastic.
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I'm feeling very proud of the first goal, my first hat -trick.
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It's amazing days, they're now top of the table.
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I think the team play fantastic and you need to keep going.
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Like that.
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Chismerti, Smiths kicked it.
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Now surely Manchester United will get the break right this time.
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Rooney's got to check otherwise he'll be offside.
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But Ronaldo just runs past him.
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He can put it on a plate for Rooney but he puts it in himself.
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He's got his goal, his 17th in the Premier League this season.
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And Ronaldo in a position here.
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I don't think on this type of free kick his conversion rate is brilliant, but every now and again one just flies in the top corner.
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And that was one of them!
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Unbelievable!
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You know, I'm glad I covered myself at the end there.
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He's a gift from heaven, isn't he?
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He is truly a gift from heaven.
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From that distance he's going to hit them, and it's a marvellous hit.
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Even yesterday in training there was five or six more practice and free kicks.
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because we can then let them go on with it.
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We go back in and go have a cup of tea, let them whack the balls in.
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I think it's terrific to see.
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Can you recall seeing a better free kick in the Premiership?
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I don't know, that is without a doubt, it must be the best.
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I've just watched it on television.
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It's within two or three inches of the junction of the crossbar and post.
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There's no goal to be possible to save it.
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- Thank you.
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- Now I get in this position, I'm always thinking something's gonna happen.
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It's Ronaldo, it's Rooney, it's 1 -0.
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Cristiano Ronaldo the nemesis at Old Trafford last month, the supplier for Rooney this time.
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That's a wonderful run by Cristiano Ronaldo and there was never any doubt.
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Irresistible. And Rooney's in.
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Ronaldo!
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Derby hearts are broken in the final quarter of an hour.
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That really is an outstanding finish.
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And you have to say that Ronaldo makes it all look rather easy.
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Nani's corner.
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Ronaldo with the header.
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Ronaldo with the hit and the goal!
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It's not taking him long.
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It's an old Trafford.
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Ronaldo.
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Staggering.
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Just staggering.
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He leaves no margin for improvement, this man.
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He's making all the headlines for himself, his performances and goals, I'm telling you that.
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I said last year that he was the best player in the world.
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I hope that Ronaldo this year is challenging for that.
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Ronaldo has scored!
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He's done it again!
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It's his 34th goal of the season and he keeps up his goal a game record in starts in the Premier League.
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Ronaldo!
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Out of this world!
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26 league goals.
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He is a phenomenon.
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There's a queue, there's a big queue, it's Tevez and it's two!
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Another flick from Ronaldo, it's Rooney!
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This is football from the Dream Factory, this is astonishing!
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It's four!
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They just make it look way too easy.
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But once again they turned on the style.
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I see the replay on television.
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It's a good goal.
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I never score one goal like that.
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I'm very happy.
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Was it deliberate?
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Yes.
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Some people say it's lucky but I'm not agreed like that because I do the movements, I do quick movements.
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I think it's fantastic.
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Comes for Michael Carrick and the opening goal is scored by Ronaldo 37 for the season now
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Arsenal's lead lasted less than six minutes
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Here goes Cristiano Ronaldo in familiar style and in familiar style he scored If he gets a sighting of goal,
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he usually scores.
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Hargreaves.
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That's dangerous.
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Oh, would you believe it?
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He scored again!
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Having scored the first goal, when you scored the second one, did it hit you or did you score?
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No, it did the movement.
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It's good, fantastic and I helped the team today again.
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But the most important is the result.
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If you're in the next game, you'll be champion.
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Ronaldo up against Calasios, Rooney might have got a break, Parcheesong, Schultz is up there, penalty!
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And Manchester United after half an hour have the chance from 12 yards to take the lead here against Wigan.
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It's Ronaldo against Kirkland, maybe to put the title in touching distance.
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1 -0!
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An extraordinary player, an extraordinary season.
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and Manchester United are closing in.
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It has been one of the great finishes in the Barclays Premier League.
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It is a Manchester United team that has written their name in the history books.
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My teammates helped me a lot, gave me great confidence and I scored.
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But I think we need to speak about the team.
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I think the team played very good and we deserve to win.
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I think we are the best team in the Premier League.
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- Yeah!
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What You'll Practice in This Lesson
Ever wanted to sound like a passionate sports commentator or a confident athlete in English? This lesson uses dynamic soccer match commentary and post-game reactions to help you practice shadowspeak—a technique where you mimic speech in real time. You’ll work on matching the energy of excited announcers, understanding fast-paced dialogue, and using natural phrases to talk about sports. It’s perfect for english speaking practice that feels like real life, not just drills.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases to Notice
- Stunning finish: A beautiful, skillful goal (or end to a play). Example: "Ronaldo’s stunning finish gave United the lead."
- Flow: When a team plays smoothly together. Example: "United really started to flow with Ronaldo on the ball."
- Penetration: Breaking through the opponent’s defense. Example: "The front players’ penetration was terrific."
- World class: Extremely skilled, among the best in the world. Example: "Ronaldo is a world class player."
- Three points: The reward for winning a soccer match. Example: "The most important thing is to win three points."
Tips for Shadowing This Video
Shadowing (or shadow speak) this video can boost your english pronunciation and fluency, but the fast pace might feel tricky at first. Start by pausing after short phrases—like "Out of this world!" or "He leaves no margin for improvement"—and repeat them, focusing on the rising intonation of excitement. Notice how commentators stress words like "brilliant" or "astonishing" to convey energy. Once you’re comfortable, try shadowing without pausing, aiming to match the speed. This helps train your mouth to move quickly and naturally, a key part of shadowspeaks practice. For extra challenge, mimic the athletes’ calm, confident tone in post-game interviews—phrases like "The most important is to win" require clear, steady delivery. Keep practicing, and you’ll soon notice your English sounding more natural and dynamic!
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | we've come · I've just watched · has scored |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | are broken · is scored |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the best · the most important |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | may that · might have |
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.