Shadowing Practice: Everyone Wants To Be Cristiano Ronaldo, But Nobody Want The Discipline - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Everyone wants to be Cristiano but I give you the map.
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You think you will do it that?
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It's difficult.
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It's the discipline.
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The discipline is the most difficult thing, not only in the sport, but in the life.
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To be in my shoes is not easy. But I'm not complaining.
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I just want to say that I feel happy.
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All this happened because of the reason.
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The reason is I'm unbelievable inside the pitch.
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This is why the people have so much interest in me.
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The most important thing is to have a routine, consistency, not obsession.
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Good, don't be like Cristiano, because Cristiano is crazy, okay.
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But 20%, 25% is so much.
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Even my friends say that I'm sick to live that life.
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For me it's not a big deal.
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I do it in a comfortable way, in a happy way.
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For me it's not sacrifice, you say, yeah.
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Sometimes you don't want to go to the gym.
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Of course, no, but I go because I have a compromise with myself But I'm not go happy every day.
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You think I'm wake up off the bed every day Happy or with my wife or with my kids.
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Sometimes I'm not but it's part of the other time We are both the same.
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We feel this every time make effort in your health.
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Do you ever wake up and you say I don't want to do it today.
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I fight against my mind.
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Yes Sometimes it sits up and we are we are all human beings.
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We are we are not happy every day We are you know not in a good mood every day.
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It's normal.
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It's part of it's part of us.
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What do you do to overcome that?
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I fight against that you know it's it's the big challenge 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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I repeat, sometimes it's hard.
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It's what many people say say you like to go to
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the gym every day of course no it's not true nobody likes to go to the gym every day
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but you have to do it probably yes
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because your mental strength is coming from that from
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that moments that's in a hard moments you know you should do it I know
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that I'm example I know 100% in the pitch
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and outside the pitch so I'm always smile I'm happy man I'm blessed
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that I play in a fantastic club I have a fantastic
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family I have four kids I'm healthy I have everything
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so the rest it doesn't interfere on me
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so I'm very very glad what's your secret
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because you're showing no signs of slowing down secrets don't exist secrets the secret is dedication
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and hard work you know to be able to work 100% all the time.
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Are you the best footballer in the world right now?
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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 are thinking, what they say.
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In my mind, not just this year, but always, I'm always the best.
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I'm always going to say that because I think we have to thinking we are the best in our area.
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So in my area, I think I'm the best.

Why practice speaking with this video?

Engaging with this video featuring Cristiano Ronaldo provides a unique opportunity for english speaking practice. Ronaldo discusses the discipline required to succeed, not just in sports but in life. His candid reflections about effort and mindsets are relatable topics that can stimulate conversation and improve fluency. By practicing speaking along with the video, you can develop your ability to express complex ideas about discipline and motivation, key elements that resonate not only in sports but in personal development. This leads to a deeper understanding of vocabulary and sentence structures necessary for a rich conversation.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Ronaldo employs several key grammatical structures that are useful to examine:

  • Present Simple Tense: Phrases like "Sometimes I don't want to go to the gym" demonstrate the present simple tense's role in expressing routine or habitual actions. Practicing this structure will help learners describe their daily routines efficiently.
  • Conditional Sentences: Expressions such as "If you think you will do it, that’s difficult" are examples of conditional phrases, which can help learners communicate possible situations and their outcomes. Mastery of conditionals can enhance your speaking confidence.
  • Expressing Opinions: When Ronaldo states, "In my mind, I'm always the best," this structure is essential for articulating personal beliefs and feelings. Learning to express opinions helps in engaging discussions and debates.
  • Phrasal Verbs: The phrase "fight against my mind" includes a phrasal verb that indicates challenges one might face internally. This highlights the importance of incorporating phrasal verbs into everyday language for more nuanced communication.

Common Pronunciation Traps

Listening to Ronaldo can also highlight common pronunciation challenges. Pay particular attention to the following:

  • The word "discipline": This word can be tricky due to its stress patterns. Emphasizing the first syllable can improve your english pronunciation.
  • The phrase "commitment to myself": The rapid succession of sounds may cause learners to skip syllables or mispronounce 'commitment.' Make sure to practice slowly and clearly articulate each part.
  • Intonation in expression: Ronaldo's emphasis on words like “happy” and “sacrifice” reflects a need for correct intonation, which can change the meaning of a sentence. Practicing shadow speaking will help you master these tonal nuances.

Utilizing a shadowspeaks or shadow speak approach can really help in overcoming these pronunciation challenges. The consistent practice of mimicking Ronaldo's speech will allow you to improve both your speaking skills and your confidence.

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.