Shadowing Practice: FLYERS SAMPLE TEST 1 PART 5 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Part 5.
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Listen and look at the picture.
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There is one example.
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Hello, Katie.
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Would you like to colour this picture?
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Yes, please.
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It's a lovely castle.
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Can you see the two dogs in the picture?
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Yes.
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One of them is in the door to the castle.
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Well, can you colour that one blue?
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OK Can you see the blue dog?
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This is an example Now,
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you listen and colour and draw and write One What shall I colour now?
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Let's see, can you see the woman?
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Well, there are two of them.
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Look at the woman with the striped scarf.
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Shall I colour it red?
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OK.
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Two.
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Would you like to draw something now?
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Yes, please.
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I like drawing.
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Can you see the forest?
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Can you draw a cloud in the sky above it?
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Alright.
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And can you make it yellow?
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Fine.
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I'm doing that now.
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Three.
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Shall I draw something else?
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No, I want you to colour something now.
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What shall I colour?
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There are two men in the picture.
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One of them has got a drum.
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Can you colour it?
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OK.
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I'll make it green.
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Now, can you see the word castle on the flag?
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Shall I colour it?
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No, right north above that word.
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OK.
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Last thing now, there are two birds in the picture.
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Yes.
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One of them is swimming in the river.
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I think it's a swan.
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Shall I colour it?
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Yes, colour it pink.
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OK, is that all?
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Yes, it looks good, doesn't it?
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Now listen to part five again.
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One.
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What shall I colour now?
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Let's see.
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Can you see the woman?
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Well, there are two of them.
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Look at the woman with the striped scarf.
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Shall I colour it red?
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OK.
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Two.
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Would you like to draw something now?
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Yes, please.
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I like drawing.
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Can you see the forest?
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Can you draw a cloud in the sky above it?
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All right.
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And can you make it yellow?
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Fine.
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I'm doing that now.
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Three.
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Shall I draw something else?
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No, I want you to colour something now.
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What shall I colour?
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There are two men in the picture.
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One of them has got a drum.
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Can you colour it?
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OK.
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I'll make it green.
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4. Now, can you see the word castle on the flag?
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Shall I colour it?
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No, write north above that word.
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OK.
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5. Last thing now, there are two birds in the picture.
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Yes, one of them is swimming in the river.
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I think it's a swan.
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Shall I colour it?
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Yes, colour it pink.
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OK, is that all?
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Yes, it looks good, doesn't it?

Boost Your Speaking Skills with This Fun Video Practice

If you’re looking to level up your language learning, this video is a goldmine! The casual, interactive dialogue between two speakers creates the perfect speaking practice scenario—think real-life conversations where you’d discuss coloring, drawing, and describing a picture. Practicing with this video helps you get comfortable with everyday tasks, making it easier to apply what you learn in real situations. Plus, the step-by-step instructions let you follow along, building confidence as you go. It’s like having a friendly language partner guiding you!

Key Grammar & Expressions to Master

The conversation is packed with useful structures you can start using today. Here are three standouts:

  • “Would you like to…”: A polite way to make suggestions or offers (e.g., “Would you like to draw something now?”). It’s perfect for social interactions and sounds much more natural than direct questions.
  • “Can you see…?”: Great for describing visuals and checking understanding (e.g., “Can you see the two dogs in the picture?”). This phrase is essential for giving or following instructions.
  • “Shall I…?”: Ideal for asking for permission or confirming plans (e.g., “Shall I colour it red?”). It’s a slightly formal but widely used expression that adds variety to your speech.

Repeat these phrases aloud—they’re quick wins that will make your speaking sound more fluent!

Nail Tricky Pronunciations with This Video

Pronunciation practice is key, and this video has a few tricky words to tackle. Let’s break them down:

  • “Castle”: Notice how the “t” is silent? It’s pronounced “kas-uhl,” not “kas-tuhl.” Listen closely to the speaker to mimic this common pronunciation.
  • “Swan”: The “a” sound here is short, like in “cat,” not long like in “cone.” Say it slowly: “swahn” (not “swohn”).
  • “Forest”: The stress is on the first syllable: “FOR-est,” not “for-EST.” This small shift makes a big difference in clarity.

Try the shadowing technique—play a short clip, pause, and repeat it immediately, matching the speaker’s tone and rhythm. This helps you internalize correct pronunciation and flow.

With this video, you’re not just learning English—you’re practicing it in a way that sticks. Dive in, repeat the dialogue, and watch your speaking skills soar!

Wat is de Shadowing-techniek?

Shadowing is een wetenschappelijk onderbouwde taalleermethode die oorspronkelijk is ontwikkeld voor professionele tolkentraining en gepopulariseerd door polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. De methode is eenvoudig maar krachtig: je luistert naar native Engelse audio en herhaalt het onmiddellijk hardop — als een schaduw die de spreker volgt met slechts 1–2 seconden vertraging. In tegenstelling tot passief luisteren of grammaticadrills, dwingt shadowing je hersenen en mondspieren om echte spraakpatronen tegelijkertijd te verwerken en te reproduceren. Onderzoek toont aan dat het de uitspraaknauwkeurigheid, intonatie, ritme, verbonden spraak, luisterbegrip en spreekvaardigheid aanzienlijk verbetert — waardoor het een van de meest effectieve methoden is voor IELTS Speaking-voorbereiding en echte Engelse communicatie.