Shadowing Practice: Unforgettable Long Shot Goals - Learn English Speaking with Video
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We hear that Wayne Rooney might be coming off from Manchester United, a little knock in the first half, now there is Rooney, oh my goodness,
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that is one of the strikes of the season, absolutely brilliant, fantastic from Wayne Rooney,
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it's not often I'm speechless.
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Hayden Hackney, head to the penalty area, Dewsbury Hall.
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Yes!
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It's a goal!
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It's easy to make them lose!
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Would you believe it?
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I'm going to work on the Kanayana.
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Arda Guller! But no!
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He's not serious!
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This guy is going to kick the foot!
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He's a beautiful man, Maxwell, he's in front of us, he's in front of us, he's in front of us, he's in front of us, he's in front of us, he's in front of us, he's in front of us, he's in front of us,
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he's in front of us, he's in front of us, he's in front of us, he's in front of us, he's in front of us, he's in front of us,
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he's in front of us, he's in front of us, he's in front of us, he's in front of us, he's in front of us, he's in front of us, he's in front of us.
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Sergio Aguero, he added Iskarki to the Argentina team attack.
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The final shot of the pass, it's 3 -0!
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What a shot!
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Angel Di Maria!
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It's the first time in the match after twice being behind and it's another top draw.
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Reds turning it round to Ronaldo Oh, it's spectacular!
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That's exactly what they've brought him back for.
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Ronaldo spells quality.
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Rice with take two.
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Unbelievable.
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Unbelievable!
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Enchantingly wonderful!
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The Staff of Dreams for Declan!
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I don't know, Andrea Silenzo, Rio.
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Oh, he's on!
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It's a hit, it's a goal!
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3 -2!
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It's a professional match.
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It's a good match.
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It's a good match.
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It's a good match.
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It's a good match. And now...
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Wagner again, plays this ball in, headed away by Carlos, and a crack from long range, what a shot!
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It's Jose Martinez with his first MLS goal, and one for the highlight reel.
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That's what he produced his clock for, before he comes to it.
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Here goes him back lane.
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Oh, it's brilliant!
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How about that?
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Instinctive supply.
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It is time.
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Rudy is ready.
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It's in his zone, but Ostergaard was there.
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That's Valverde!
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Oh my word! And they've got gold.
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Lamin Amal Lamin Amal Nice curl,
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oh I say what an unbelievable goal The 16 year old Lamin Amal That is absolute
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Luis Suarez, magical, genius Now Ronaldo,
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a long way out What a goal, not too far out for him
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On a night
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when Manchester United had to score They have scored inside 6
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minutes It's the player from Portugal Who has hammered it in here in Porto and hammered Manchester United into an early lead.
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Stand up the count.
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Oh, but still in control.
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Ah.
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Mistake.
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Get away.
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And then, oh, careful here, careful, careful!
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No way!
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Sobos lies, HIT!
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It is something!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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This is the Parma immediately.
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Randy Gibran thinks he does it.
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Pirlo!
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Brute!
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Bungalos is fantastic!
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Pirlo!
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Number if you like.
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Salah away from Emerson, going for glory, goodness me, that's unbelievable.
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He has absolutely belted that in, two goals in three minutes.
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It's dangerous here, it is Tevez.
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And again, he'll go for goal, blinding goal.
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Fabulous strike, if his first one was debatable, his second is delightful.
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Carlos Tevez with one of the goals of the World Cup, it lights up the occasion.
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Away from Morales, the chase is on for Elliott up against Villa, Villa won that chase, it goes for goal.
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Oh, I say he's done it!
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Well, I've seen it, but I don't believe it You just can't draw this up Jack Elliott done everything he can
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Headed out by a Galatasaray player Driven back in Oh my goodness me What a brilliant goal by Aaron Ramsey
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That has to be a contender For goal of the season It's an absolute scorcher
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and he calls the cross it's out to De Bruyne De Bruyne hammers it oh my goodness
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that has flown it that's a demolition job from Kevin De Bruyne Barotelli Barotelli
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Lifted up for Brazil!
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An unstoppable shot!
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Whipped in by Bale, touch clear.
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As far as Danny Rose!
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Oh!
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Danny Rose! with the volley from 30 yards.
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How about that?
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You score your first goal for your club.
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That's the way to do it.
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If there's a bad result.
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Look at the loss of the ball!
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I don't believe it.
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What a goal we have just seen from Roberto Carlos.
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That is amazing.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 106 sentences and 780 words to shadow. The speech runs for 11:47. The speaker talks slowly, about 66 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 80% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| goodness noun | /ˈɡʊdnəs/ | The state or characteristic of being good. |
| unbelievable adjective | /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbl̩/ | Not to be believed. |
| hammer noun | /ˈhæmɚ/ | A tool with a heavy head and a handle used for pounding. |
| chase verb | /t͡ʃeɪs/ | To follow at speed. |
| angel noun | /ˈeɪ̯n.d͡ʒəl/ | An incorporeal and holy or semidivine messenger from a deity or other divine entity, traditionally depicted as a youthful, winged figure in flowing robes. |
| penalty noun | /ˈpɛn.əl.ti/ | A legal sentence. |
| clock noun | /klɑk/ | A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day. |
| belt noun | /ˈbɛlt/ | A band worn around the waist to hold clothing to one's body (usually pants), hold weapons (such as a gun or sword), or serve as a decorative piece of clothing. |
| crack noun | /kɹæk/ | A thin and usually jagged space opened in a previously solid material. |
| occasion noun | /əˈkeɪ̯ʒən/ | A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance. |
| spell noun | /spɛl/ | Words or a formula supposed to have magical powers. |
| glory noun | /ˈɡlɔːɹi/ | Great beauty and splendor. |
| knock verb | /nɑk/ | To rap one's knuckles against something, especially wood. |
| genius noun | /ˈd͡ʒin.jəs/ | Someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill; especially somebody who has demonstrated this by a creative or original work in science, music, art… |
| magical adjective | /ˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ | Of, relating to, or by means of magic. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get away verb | To move away (from). |
| head out verb | To leave, depart; to go on ahead. |
| light up verb | To illuminate, to bring light to something, to brighten. |
| stand up verb | To rise from a lying or sitting position. |
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 | they've brought · have scored · has hammered |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | I'm going to work · is going to kick |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | had to score · has to be |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 10 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, they've. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: occasion /əˈkeɪ̯ʒən/, demolition /ˌdɛm.əˈlɪʃ.ən/
- Long words — get the stress right: unbelievable /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbl̩/, spectacular /spɛkˈtæk.jə.lɚ/, demolition /ˌdɛm.əˈlɪʃ.ən/, debatable [dɪˈbeɪtəbəɫ], enchantingly /ɪnˈt͡ʃæntɪŋli/
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 goodness, unbelievable, hammer.
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.