Shadowing Practice: IShowSpeed - Champions (WC 26) (Lyrics) - Learn English Speaking with Video

Creating lesson...
1
Let's play football.
2
Put your flags up in the air Put your hands up
3
in the air Put your flags up Cause this is the World Cup
4
Put your flags up in the air Put your hands up in the air Put your flags up, leave them now Let's go,
5
let's fight We up tonight We'll break, that's right One more, unite We going,
6
we going We live for this moment We total, we total, we total Oh, hey, oh!
7
Hey, oh, hey, oh!
8
Let's go!
9
We're the champions!
10
Come on!
11
Oh, hey, oh!
12
Hey, oh, hey, oh!
13
Go-oh, let's go, we're the champions It is the World Cup time Go-oh,
14
let's go, we're the champions Let's go,
15
we're the champions Let's go,
16
we're the champions We gotta rise till we rise to the
17
end We gotta dream till we dream till we win Give me the cup, the champion said Told him I'm bringing it back to the crib
18
Go el mundo mirando Everybody gritando La bola girando Let's go,
19
let's fight We up tonight We'll break, that's right One world, unite We going,
20
we going We live for this moment We told them, we told them, we told them O-N-O,
21
L-O Let's go, we're the champions O-N-O,
22
L-O It is the World Cup time It is the World Cup time Let's go,
23
we're the champions Let's go,
24
we're the champions Cause this is the World Cup
25
Put your flags up in the air Put your hands up in the air
26
Put your flags up Cause this is the World Cup Put
27
your flags up in the air Put your hands up in the air Put your flags up, leave em there Ha!
28
Ha!
29
Ha!
30
2026 baby It's that World Cup time Ha!
31
Stand up!
32
Ha!
33
Let's go!
34
Ha!
35
Ha!
36
I step with my left,
37
I step with my right,
38
I pump my chest, I focus my mind I take a breath and wait for the ref This is the World Cup,
39
put your hands up in the air This is the World Cup, put your flags up in the air This is the World Cup, everybody come and cheer You can't stand up,
40
you can't stand up, you ain't got no fear This is the World Cup,
41
this is the World Cup This is the world club

Score Big with English: Learn from the 2026 World Cup Anthem

Imagine you’re at a global sports event, cheering with fans from around the world. The energy is electric, and everyone’s singing along to a catchy anthem—this is the real-life scenario of the video we’re exploring. Whether you’re prepping for IELTS speaking practice or just want to sound more natural in lively conversations, this upbeat track is packed with phrases that let you connect with others in fun, high-energy moments.

Useful Chunks & Collocations to Sound Like a Pro

Memorize these 5 natural word groups to level up your speaking fast:

  • Put your flags up in the air – A dynamic way to describe celebrating together, perfect for talking about events or parties.
  • Live for this moment – Express excitement about a special time, great for IELTS speaking practice when sharing personal stories.
  • Everybody come and cheer – A collocation that captures collective enthusiasm, useful for inviting others to join in.
  • Focus my mind – A practical phrase for talking about preparation, ideal for describing goals or tasks.
  • Rise till we rise to the end – A motivational chunk to discuss perseverance, perfect for inspiring conversations.

Your Shadowing Challenge: Sound Like a Native Cheerer

Ready to boost your pronunciation and fluency? Try the shadowing technique—a proven method where you repeat phrases right after the speaker. Here’s your task: Play the video, pause after each line (like “Put your hands up in the air” or “We’re the champions”), and mimic the exact tone, speed, and stress. Do this 3 times for the chorus. Not only will it improve your English pronunciation, but it’ll also train your brain to think in English. For extra practice, record yourself and compare it to the video—you’ll be amazed at how quickly you sound more natural. This is shadowspeaks in action: learning by doing, and having fun while you progress!

Remember, every small step counts. Whether you’re prepping for a test or just want to chat with global friends, these phrases and the shadow speech method will help you shine. Let’s go—time to practice and become a champion of English!

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →