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Flyers Practice Test, Listening Part 5 Listen and look at the picture.
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There is one example.
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That's a really nice picture, Frank.
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Yes.
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I went to the theatre yesterday.
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It was amazing.
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I saw a famous actor on the stage there.
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She acted so well.
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And I've drawn this picture.
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Do you like it?
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Yes, but are you going to colour it?
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OK then.
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What shall I colour?
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Well, there's a girl who's lying down listening to the music.
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Can you colour her dress?
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OK.
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Shall I do it orange?
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Yes, that's a good colour.
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Can you see the orange dress?
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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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The actors are singing a song about their favourite things.
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And the woman's playing the tune.
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Do you want to colour her guitar?
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Well, there's a boy next to her.
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He's playing one too.
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Can I colour that one?
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Yes, OK.
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Colour it yellow.
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OK, great.
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Two.
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Now I'd like you to write something.
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Do you think you can do that?
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No problem.
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Well, can you see the man who's wearing glasses?
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Er, yes.
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Well, there's a space for writing something just above his head.
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Oh, yes.
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What shall I write there?
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Write the word quiet.
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OK, I'm doing that as quickly as I can.
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OK, but write carefully, Frank, so I can read it.
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Three.
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So, what else shall I colour?
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Well, there are some hills over there.
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Yes, and there are two goats in the picture.
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Can I colour them?
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Well, colour the one on the right.
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OK.
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Can I colour it purple?
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That's a strange colour for an animal, but OK then.
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There, I've done that.
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It looks really lovely now.
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Can I do the other one, please?
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Not just now, Frank.
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4. So what can I do next?
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Can you write something else now, please?
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Oh, OK then.
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Can you see above the door?
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There's a space to write something.
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Yes.
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Shall I write entrance there?
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No. Write the word exit instead.
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Shall I help you?
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It's OK.
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I can do it by myself.
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That's very good, Frank.
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Now then, one more thing.
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Can you see the butterflies?
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Yes, there's one next to the bird.
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Can you see that one?
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Yes, colour that one red.
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That's a good idea.
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I like that colour.
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So do I.
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There, it's done.
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That's really excellent, Frank.
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You should be really pleased with that picture.
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Thank you.

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What You'll Learn from This Video

This clip is perfect for building practical English speaking skills, especially if you’re prepping for exams or real-life conversations. You’ll practice following multi-step instructions—like coloring specific objects or writing words based on descriptions—which is key for daily tasks. It also hones your ability to identify details in a scene (e.g., "the boy next to the woman" or "the goat on the right"), a skill that boosts both listening and speaking clarity. Plus, you’ll get comfortable with casual dialogue flow, as the speakers chat naturally, making it easy to mirror their tone in your own practice.

Listen For These Sounds

The conversation is full of everyday connected speech that native speakers use. Notice how "What shall I" becomes "Wha-shall-I" with linking, or how "Can you" shortens to "C’n you" in fast speech. You’ll also hear reductions like "I’m doin’ that" instead of "I’m doing that"—a common feature in casual English. These sounds can trip up learners, but tuning into them helps you understand real-world conversations better. Use a shadowing site or app to replay these parts and mimic the way words blend together; it’s a great way to train your ear.

Say It Like a Native

To sound natural, focus on the rhythm and stress in the dialogue. The speakers stress key words like "orange," "quiet," and "right" to emphasize important info—copy that to make your own speech clear. Also, pay attention to the relaxed pace: they don’t rush, but they don’t drag either. Try shadowing the conversation (repeat it out loud as you listen) using a shadowing app or even just YouTube’s replay feature. This "shadow speech" technique helps you match their intonation and flow. Whether you’re using a shadowing site or just learning English with YouTube, practicing this way will make your speaking sound more fluent and confident in no time.

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters nowI've drawn · I've done
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around noware singing · I'm doing

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.

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