Shadowing Practice: FLYERS 2 TEST 2 PART 5 - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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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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Wow!
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This boy is having fun.
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He's playing computer games.
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Would you like to colour some of the picture?
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Sure.
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Can I colour the big cushion that the boy's sitting on?
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Alright, let's make it pink.
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Cool.
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That looks great, doesn't it?
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Can you see the pink cushion?
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This is an example.
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Now you listen and colour and write.
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One.
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What's next?
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How about the boy's backpack?
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Could I colour the one that's under the chair?
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If you want, use blue for that.
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OK.
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I've got that colour.
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There.
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I've done that.
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2. Would you like to colour the racing car as well?
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Alright.
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Do you mean the one on the floor?
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No, the one on the screen.
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Colour that one instead, please.
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OK, fine.
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Can I choose the colour this time?
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Yes.
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Then I'll make that purple.
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Three.
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This picture needs some writing too.
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Can I write a name on the largest drum?
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Yes.
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What's a good name for a boy's band?
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Ocean?
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No. How about tunes?
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I mean, that's another word for music, isn't it?
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Yes, it is.
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OK, write that name there.
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4 Actually, I want you to write something else here as well.
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There's a poster on the wall opposite the boy.
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It's above the shelf.
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Can you see it?
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Yes, but I can't see all of it.
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Don't worry about that.
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Just write August after the number 16 there, please.
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OK.
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So that's the date?
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Yes, that's when he went to a festival and bought that poster.
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Five.
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Perhaps you should colour that comic too.
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The one that's half on and half off the rug?
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Yes, please.
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Let's think.
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How about yellow for that?
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No problem.
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It won't take much time to colour that.
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Good.
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You've finished now.
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Well done.
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Now listen to part five again.
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One.
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What's next?
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How about the boy's backpack?
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Could I colour the one that's under the chair?
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If you want, use blue for that.
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OK.
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I've got that colour.
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There.
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I've done that.
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Two.
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Would you like to colour the racing car as well?
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All right.
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Do you mean the one on the floor?
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No, the one on the screen.
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Colour that one instead, please.
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OK, fine.
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Can I choose the colour this time?
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Yes.
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Then I'll make that purple.
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Three This picture needs some writing too.
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Can I write a name on the largest drum?
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Yes.
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What's a good name for a boy's band?
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Ocean?
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No. How about tunes?
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I mean, that's another word for music, isn't it?
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Yes, it is.
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OK, write that name there.
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Four.
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Actually, I want you to write something else here as well.
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There's a poster on the wall opposite the boy.
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It's above the shelf.
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Can you see it?
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Yes, but I can't see all of it.
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Don't worry about that.
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Just write August after the number 16 there, please.
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Okay.
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So that's the date?
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Yes, that's when he went to a festival and bought that poster.
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Five.
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Perhaps you should colour that comic too.
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The one that's half on and half off the rug?
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Yes, please.
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Let's think.
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How about yellow for that?
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No problem.
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It won't take much time to colour that.
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Good.
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You've finished now.
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Well done.
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That is the end of the Flyers Listening Test.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.

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What You'll Practice in This Lesson

This lesson dives into a fun, interactive dialogue from a FLYERS 2 test, where you'll practice listening, following instructions, and using everyday English. You'll join a conversation about coloring a picture and writing on it, which helps you get comfortable with real-life tasks like describing objects, choosing colors, and adding text. It's perfect for building confidence in understanding and responding to clear, conversational English—skills that matter for tests and daily life!

Key Vocabulary & Phrases to Learn

  • Cushion: A soft bag filled with material, used for sitting or leaning on. Example: "The boy's sitting on a big cushion."
  • Backpack: A bag carried on the back, often used for school or travel. Example: "Colour the backpack under the chair blue."
  • Racing car: A car designed for speed, often seen in competitions. Example: "Colour the racing car on the screen purple."
  • Drum: A musical instrument played by hitting. Example: "Write 'Tunes' on the largest drum."
  • Poster: A large printed picture or notice, often hung on a wall. Example: "Write 'August' on the poster above the shelf."
  • Opposite: On the other side of. Example: "The poster is opposite the boy."

Tips for Mastering the Shadowing Technique

The dialogue in the video is friendly and at a natural, conversational speed—perfect for practicing shadow speech! Here's how to make the most of it: Start by listening to a short part (like one instruction) and pausing. Then, repeat it immediately, copying the tone and rhythm. Focus on matching the speaker's stress—for example, when they say "colour the big cushion," emphasize "big" just like they do. If you struggle, slow the video down (many platforms let you adjust speed) and try again. For extra practice, use a shadowing app to record yourself and compare it to the original. Remember, shadow speak isn't just about words—it's about sounding natural. Keep going, and you'll notice your pronunciation and fluency improve in no time. You've got this!

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.