Shadowing Practice: Cristiano Ronaldo RETURNS! 🏟️🐐 | Man Utd 4-1 Newcastle - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Well, this is his stage once more.
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He is home at last.
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A fantastic atmosphere.
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12 years and 118 days since his last United appearance.
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Ronaldo plays for the Reds again.
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And just listen to Old Trafford. And again, Nemanja Matic.
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Here's Paul Pogba, it's kind of now or never in this half.
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Greenwoods.
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Greenwoods went for goal.
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Goalkeepers missed it!
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We've been waiting 12 years for this.
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So drink it in!
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Ronnie's back, where he belongs!
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San Maxima.
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San Maxima.
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Oh, here's a big chance.
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1-1.
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United caught out.
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And Mankiho scores.
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The Newcastle fans jubilant.
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A classic counter-attack, and Newcastle have not read the script short,
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he's gone 40 yards, he finds Ronaldo, Ronaldo!
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Ronaldo reclaims his stage, he's done it again,
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in front of the adoring stretchman end, United 2, Newcastle 1.
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Well, I think that looks called right on cue, Stu.
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Fernandes, Fernandes!
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He's done it again, Bruno, once more, brings the house down at Old Trafford.
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It's been all about Portugal today.
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Two for Ronaldo, one for Bruno, and that should be goodbye Newcastle.
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Pogba, Martial.
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Oh, beautiful!
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Jesse Lingard, great finish.
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and United have four.
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Lingard scores, the first time in the Premier League for United since July of 2020, and the Stratford end delighted.
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Oh, well, the perfect day.
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Cristiano's return to Old Trafford, sees him score twice.
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A perfect script for Ole.
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Goals two for Bruno Fernandes, an absolute screamer, and Jesse Lingard late on but Ronaldo scored on the stroke of half-time from the rebound,
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and then another excellent goal after Luke Shaw broke to make it 2-1, because Manquillo had probably deservedly equalised for Newcastle, but after that it was all United,
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with Bruno and then Lingard making it 4-1.
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Joyous atmosphere at Old Trafford, and Ronaldo is back with a bang.
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United 4, Newcastle 1.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 42 sentences and 298 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:04. The speaker talks slowly, about 97 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 74% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| atmosphere noun | /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/ | The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body. |
| script noun | /skɹɪpt/ | A writing; a written document. |
| belong verb | /bɪˈlɒŋ/ | To have its proper place. |
| bang noun | /ˈbæŋ/ | A sudden percussive noise. |
| goodbye | /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ | Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing. |
| delight noun | /dəˈlaɪt/ | Joy; pleasure. |
| goalkeeper noun | /ˈɡoʊl.kiːpɚ/ | A designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal. |
| adore verb | /əˈdoɹ/ | To worship. |
| rebound noun | /ˈɹi.baʊnd/ | The recoil of an object bouncing off another. |
| greenwood noun | /ˈɡɹinwʊd/ | A forest in full leaf, as in summer. |
| deservedly adverb | /dɪˈzɜːvɪdli/ | In a way or to a degree that is deserved or merited. |
| joyous adjective | /ˈd͡ʒɔɪəs/ | Full of joy; happy. |
| jubilant adjective | /ˈd͡ʒuːbɪlənt/ | In a state of elation. |
| reclaim verb | /ɹɪˈkleɪm/ | To return land to a suitable condition for use. |
| screamer noun | /ˈskɹimɚ/ | One who screams; one who shouts; one who sings harshly. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| catch out verb | To discover or expose as fake, insincere, or inaccurate. |
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like atmosphere, script, belong.
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.