Shadowing Practice: English in a Minute: Divide and Conquer - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Welcome to English in a Minute.
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Dividing and conquering sounds like a battle plan.
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But does someone only divide and conquer to win a war?
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Dan, our presentation for the group is at 3.
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It's 2.15 and we have so much to do.
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We'll never be ready!
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Yes, we will.
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We just need to divide and conquer.
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Okay, you print the handouts.
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I'll prepare the laptop and load the slideshow.
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We still need to reserve a room!
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Ashley can do it.
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Huh.
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When you divide and conquer, everyone plays a part in completing a complex project or goal.
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This way, things get done quicker and easier.
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I'm sorry, but how did I get involved in this presentation?
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And that's English in a Minute.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “English in a Minute: Divide and Conquer”. This video has 17 sentences and 121 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:53. The speaker talks at a steady 136 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 14 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| divide verb | /dɪˈvaɪd/ | To split or separate (something) into two or more parts. |
| conquer verb | /ˈkɑŋkɚ/ | To defeat in combat; to subjugate. |
| presentation noun | /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/ | The act of presenting, or something presented. |
| laptop noun | /ˈlæp.tɑp/ | A laptop computer. |
| handout noun | /ˈhændˌaʊt/ | An act of handing out something. |
| slideshow noun | /ˈslaɪdˌʃoʊ/ | A presentation of a series of photographic slides, usually with a spoken or recorded explanation. |
| reserve noun | /ɹɪˈzɝv/ | The act of reserving or keeping back; reservation; exception. |
| load noun | /loʊd/ | A burden; a weight to be carried. |
| prepare verb | /pɹɪˈpɛ(ə)ɹ/ | To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip; to forearm. |
| print verb | /pɹɪnt/ | To produce one or more copies of a text or image on a surface, especially by machine. |
| welcome | /ˈwɛl.kəm/ | Greeting given upon someone's arrival. |
| quick adjective | /kwɪk/ | Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast. |
| battle noun | /ˈbætl̩/ | A contest, a struggle. |
| complex adjective | /kɑmˈplɛks/ | Made up of multiple parts; composite; not simple. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | We'll never be · I'll prepare |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | need to divide · need to reserve |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, I'm, we'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: presentation /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/, slideshow /ˈslaɪdˌʃoʊ/
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 divide, conquer, presentation.
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.