Shadowing Practice: A day in the life of Cristiano Ronaldo ( EXCLUSIVE Champions League Award Edition) - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hello!
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Hello, how are you?
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Okay?
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All good.
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Hi.
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How do you like a kid with 10-20 years old to speak about you?
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I will say like...
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unique player.
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In a life, a good man.
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So for me it's the most important.
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Tell me the truth, have you ever thought about this when you were a kid playing in Madem?
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Honest, never.
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I never thought that I would be even one day in the stage.
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I'm always believed
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that I will be a professional player,
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so the rest, no. I'm sorry.
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The The The The
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We are best at this year.
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Yeah.
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Au revoir, in France.
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My whole life, it's about challenge.
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I left my house with 11 years old to live in a big city.
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So for me, it's easy.
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I changed Madeira to Lisbon,
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Lisbon to England, England to Italy, Italy, and back Spain.
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For me, it's not a problem.
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For me, it's part of my life.
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I'm used to have this kind of life.
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What's your first feelings after receiving this unique and amazing award?
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Well, for me it's a pleasure,
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you know, to be recognized with this amazing world and this amazing competition for all time top score.
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It's great, it's unique trophy for a unique player, so I'm happy.
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It's amazing.
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Leo Good game Cristiano Conmel He's still And it's Cristiano Ronaldo playing.
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It's a good game.
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It's a good game.
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It's a good game, but it's a good game.
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One thing that I learned in a few years is like, enjoy the moment.
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Enjoy the moment, live the moment because you don't know what's going to happen tomorrow.
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Okay, let's go.
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You don't need to stop, we go?
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Okay, let's go.
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I have
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nice memories when I come in to Monaco to this gala because you know,
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Because you know, football and ourselves, we manage by memories.
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It's hard to explain but I like to make people happy too.
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You know, I have fans all over the world.
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And I see them high when they see me.
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Just, you know, when I score goals and they do it in the street every time.
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I want them yes, I want I want to make them happy you know
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My children already told me that I'm a YouTuber,
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but we are was a YouTuber My children already said that I'm a YouTuber I'm not a YouTuber No,
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I'm just talking about it
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My purpose was to be closer to my fans I think they deserve it
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One of the things that impressed me in Europe was the number of people who were from Portugal
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and mainly from my side I like them, especially on my side.
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I really liked them.
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And I think it's a way to show them the love that they have given me.
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They are faithful to me,
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especially in these last years.
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Possibly because they know what will be my last year in the field.
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The next five years, but I'm sorry.
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The next two years, and I'm around here.
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When I receive trophies, I'm always thinking about my family, especially my kids.
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They still see daddy receive awards and they still see the daddy score goals and play football.
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For me, it's amazing.
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It's my motivation to carry on to play.
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haha the kids David
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uh Thank you.
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You know, if we think about the Champions League,
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if we think about the Euro, We think about Cristiano.
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If we think about football, we think about Cristiano.
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Yeah, thank you for this amazing award.
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It means a lot to me.
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An amazing career, amazing player that absolutely deserves this.
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Since we all know that he's probably the only one who is not aging that I know,
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You know, we can still hope that he's coming back one day.
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So, congratulations.
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Our lives are memories.
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I remember when I was in Manchester and I won,
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I scored in the final two.
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Of course I have to mention to Real Madrid
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because I won four times there and all the stories that we had there in Real Madrid.
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Our motivation when you listen to music, it's turning on.
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You know, it's crazy.
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I think what I'm not
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Special place in my museum in Madeira,
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so available to go there to visit our museum.
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The Champions League and the goals,
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they are like the catch-up.
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When you start, when you open, they're coming.
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It means a lot.
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It's like the ball of Champions League, the stars.
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Yes, it's very nice.
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It's small, but with a big, big name.
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So for me it's the most important.
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Let's see
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what the future brings.
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Why practice speaking with this video?

Practicing with videos like "A day in the life of Cristiano Ronaldo" offers an excellent opportunity for language learners to enhance their speaking skills. By engaging in shadow speak or shadowspeak, you can mimic the intonation and rhythm of native speakers. This video not only provides an insight into the life of a famous athlete but also helps improve your fluency and pronunciation. The conversational context and Cristiano’s relatable experiences allow you to adopt informal expressions and local phrases, making your practice more realistic.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

In the video, Cristiano Ronaldo uses several key structures that are particularly useful for English learners:

  • “I never thought that I would be…” - This structure highlights a common way to express past aspirations and achievements. It can encourage learners to discuss their own goals.
  • “For me, it’s part of my life.” - This expression is crucial for articulating personal experiences. It provides a great template for learners to share their stories.
  • “Enjoy the moment, live the moment…” - Here, he emphasizes mindfulness, and the use of imperatives offers a strong example of how to give advice and encouragement.

Integrating these structures into your own speaking practice can significantly enhance your conversational skills and prepare you for IELTS speaking practice sessions.

Common Pronunciation Traps

As you practice shadow speech with this video, pay special attention to the following pronunciation challenges:

  • “challenge” - This word tends to be mispronounced due to its soft 'ch' sound followed by 'allenge.' Aim for a clear 'ch' at the start.
  • “unique” - The pronunciation can be tricky; focus on the smooth transition between 'uni' and 'que.' It should sound fluid rather than segmented.
  • “experience” - The syllables can often blur together. Practice breaking it down: ex-per-i-ence for clarity.

Utilizing these insights while engaging in shadowing sites or similar practices will help you refine your accent and pronunciation, leading to more effective communication. Happy speaking!

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.

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