Listening

The Listening section of the A2 Flyers exam is designed to assess how well children aged 9–12 understand spoken English in everyday situations. It lasts about 25 minutes and includes five parts with a total of 25 questions. Each part features different task types, such as identifying people in a picture, filling in missing information, matching items, choosing the correct picture, and following instructions to colour or write. Children listen to short conversations between adults and children, and they must pick up on names, times, places, and specific details. The tasks are engaging and age-appropriate, helping young learners build confidence in real-world listening skills.

Part 1

Welcome to Flyers Listening Part 1. In this part of the test, children explore an exciting picture filled with characters doing different activities. Above and below the image are seven names in English. The task is to listen carefully to short dialogues and match each name to the correct person in the picture. It’s all about understanding spoken English through fun, real-life scenes that children can relate to—like playing in the park or painting a picture. This activity builds listening skills, attention to detail, and confidence in identifying people based on what they hear.

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✅ Tips for Success

• Focus on key words: Listen carefully for descriptions—like clothing, actions, or location.
• Use the picture to guide you: Scan visually before and during the audio to connect clues quickly.
• Practice with mock tasks: Getting familiar with similar scenes will sharpen your listening accuracy and boost confidence.

Transcript

Narrator: Hello. This is the Cambridge English Flyers Listening practice test. Part 1. Look at the picture. Listen and look. There is one example.
Child 1: See that blonde girl on the swing? Child 2: The one wearing the red shirt? Child 1: Yes—that’s Sarah. She’s my cousin. Child 2: She swings really high. Does she come here often? Child 1: Every weekend with her dog.
Narrator: Now listen again. Can you see the line? This is an example. Now you listen and draw lines.
Narrator: One.
Child 1: Can you see the girl with red hair and the pink dress? Child 2: Yes, she’s wearing a backpack. Child 1: Her name’s Jill. She likes reading books in the park. Child 2: Jill seems happy today.
Narrator: Two.
Child 1: Who’s the boy riding the bike? Child 2: That’s Bob. He rides his bike to school every day. Child 1: Does he like cycling? Child 2: Yes, especially on sunny mornings like today.
Narrator: Three.
Child 1: Who’s that boy sitting at the top of the slide? Child 2: That’s Fred. He loves playing with his younger brother. Child 1: Is he waiting to go down? Child 2: Yes, but he’s afraid he’ll fall too fast!
Narrator: Four.
Child 1: Who’s that girl sitting on the grass? Child 2: That’s Daisy. She’s picking flowers. Child 1: Is she going to make a crown? Child 2: Probably! She always loves collecting petals.
Narrator: Five.
Child 1: Do you see the man waving? Child 2: With the blue jacket? Is that Tom? Child 1: Yes, he’s my dad. He helps with games on Saturdays. Child 2: He looks friendly. I’d wave back too!
Narrator: Now listen again. That is the end of Part 1.

Part 2 

In this part of the exam, you’ll hear a short conversation between two people—usually a child and an adult. The dialogue is based on a form or a notebook page with missing information. Your task is to listen carefully and fill in the blanks with the correct words or numbers. It’s all about catching names, spellings, dates, and other specific details.

Listen and look and complete the spaces.

Holiday Club Registration Form

Example. Name: Olivia Hartley

1. Age: ____________

2. Favourite Sport: ____________

3. Favourite Snack: ____________

4. Friend’s Name: ____________

5. Starting day: ___________

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✅ Tips for Success

• Listen for key words: Names, numbers, and preferences are often clearly stated.
• Practice spelling: Sometimes you’ll hear a name spelled out—be ready to write it correctly.
• Don’t rush: You’ll hear the recording twice, so use the first time to listen and the second to confirm.

Transcript 

Narrator: Part 2. Listen and look. There is one example.

Adult: Good morning! I’m helping organise the Holiday Club this year, and I’d love to know a bit more about you for our records. Child: Sure! What would you like to know? Adult: First things first—what’s your name? Child: I’m Olivia Hartley. That’s H-A-R-T-L-E-Y. Adult: Got it.

Narrator: Can you see the answer? Now you listen and write.

Adult: And Olivia, how old are you now? Child: I turned ten last week. Adult: Happy belated birthday! Now, can you tell me what sport you enjoy most these days? Child: I really love horse riding. My cousin introduced me to it last summer and I’ve been going every Saturday. Adult: That sounds exciting! What’s your favourite thing to snack on after riding? Child: Definitely cheese sandwiches. I take one with me every time. Adult: Smart choice! And who’s your best friend at school? Child: Her name’s Bella. We’re in the same class and we sit next to each other. Adult: Lovely. Lastly, do you know which day you’ll be starting the club? Child: Yes, I’ll be there on Tuesday morning.

Narrator: Now listen to Part 2 again. That is the end of Part 2. 

Part 3

In this part, children listen to a conversation between two people—usually a child and an adult. On the left side of the page, there are pictures with names (e.g., people, places, or objects). On the right side, there are pictures labeled with letters. The task is to match each lettered picture to the correct named one based on what they hear. There are five questions and they test the child's listening for specific details, understanding descriptions, and making connections.

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✅ Tips for Success

• Listen for verbs and objects: 'drawing,' 'playing football,' 'reading,' etc.
• Use process of elimination: If you’re sure about one match, it helps narrow down the others.
• Practice with real voices: Accents and intonation can vary, so exposure helps.

Transcript

Narrator: Part 3. Listen and look. There is one example.

Adult: So, you’ve got quite a few friends at the holiday club, haven’t you? Child: Yes, I do! We all like different things, though. Adult: That’s great. Let’s talk about them. What does Jack enjoy doing? Child: Jack? Oh, he’s always drawing. He brings his sketchbook everywhere—even to lunch! He’s really good at cartoons.

Narrator: Can you see the letter A? Now you listen, look and put letters in the boxes.

Adult: Sounds like he’s very creative. Child: He is! He wants to be an illustrator when he’s older. Adult: Nice. And what about Shannon? Child: Shannon’s the sporty one. She plays football every afternoon. She’s even the captain of her team. Adult: Wow, that’s impressive. Does she play other sports too? Child: Not really—just football. She’s really serious about it. Adult: Got it. Now, Olivia—what does she like doing? Child: Olivia loves reading. She’s always in the library with a big book. She reads fantasy stories and sometimes writes her own. Adult: A future author, maybe! Child: Maybe! Adult: And Leo? Child: Leo’s into music. He plays the guitar and sometimes sings for us. He even performed at last week’s talent show. Adult: That must’ve been fun to watch. Child: It was! He’s really good. Adult: And finally, Sophie. What does she enjoy? Child: Sophie loves baking. She made cupcakes for everyone last Friday. They had pink icing and sprinkles. Adult: Yum! I bet they were delicious. Child: They were! She’s always bringing something sweet.

Narrator: Now listen again. That is the end of Part 3. 

Part 4 

In this part, you’ll hear a conversation between two people—often a child and an adult—talking about a topic like a trip, a party, or a weekend plan. After listening, you answer five multiple-choice questions. Each question has three options (A, B, C). The child is required to listen for specific information, understand context, and identify details.

  

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✅ Tips for Success

• Listen for keywords: Names, times, places, and objects.
• Use the example to get familiar with the speaker’s voice and style.
• Don’t rush—you’ll hear the recording twice.
• Eliminate wrong answers by checking what was actually said.

Transcript

Narrator: Part 4. Listen and look. There is one example. 

Adult: So, are you ready for the trip tomorrow? Child: Yes! I’ve packed my bag already. Adult: Great. Which T-shirt did you decide to take? Child: The black one. It’s my favourite. 

Narrator: Can you see the tick? Now you listen and tick the box.

Adult: And where did you put the plane tickets? Child: On the desk, next to my book. Adult: Good. What time are we meeting at the airport? Child: At twelve o’clock. We’re taking a taxi. Adult: And who’s looking after the pets while we’re away? Child: Michael—Mrs. Hill’s son. Adult: Perfect. Are we having lunch at home before we go? Child: No, we’ll eat on the plane or buy something at the airport.

Narrator: Now listen again. That is the end of Part 4.

Part 5

In Part 5 of the A2 Flyers Listening test, children listen to a conversation where someone gives instructions to colour and write on a picture. This part tests their ability to follow spoken directions carefully. The scene is usually lively and detailed, and the child must identify specific objects or people and apply the correct colour or word. Below is a transcript for an original countryside farm scene, where a child listens to an adult giving instructions about what to colour and where to write. One example—the pink book—is already coloured.

Listen here. 

✅ Tips for Success

• Listen carefully – Focus on key words like colours, positions, and actions.
• Look at the whole picture first – Spot important people and objects before the audio starts.
• Follow instructions exactly – Use the correct colour or word in the right place.

Transcript

Narrator: Part 5. Listen and look at the picture. There is one example.
Adult: Now, let’s look at the picture. It’s a lovely day on the farm, isn’t it? You can see a boy sitting under a tree reading a book. That book is already colored pink—that’s the example. Child: Yes, I see it. Adult: Good.
Narrator: This is an example. Now you listen and colour and write.
Narrator: One.

Adult: Now, find the pig near the man. Can you see it? Child: Yes, it’s eating something. Adult: That’s right. Colour the pig light brown. Child: Okay, light brown.

Narrator: Two.

Adult: Next, look at the chicken near the barn. Child: Got it. Adult: Colour the chicken yellow. Child: Yellow chicken—done.

Narrator: Three.

Adult: Now, look at the sun in the sky. Child: It’s in the top corner. Adult: Yes. Colour the sun orange. Child: Orange sun.

Narrator: Four

Adult: Great. Now, find the barn. Can you write the word 'Animals' on the barn doors? Child: Yes, I’ll write 'Animals' there.

Narrator: Five.

Adult: Perfect. Last one—look at the man feeding the pig. Child: I see him. Adult: Colour his shirt blue. Child: Blue shirt for the man. Adult: Well done!

Narrator: Now listen to Part 5 again. That is the end of Part 5. That is the end of the listening test. 

ANSWERS

Part 1

Part 2

1. 10.  2. Horse riding.  3. Cheese sandwich.  4. Bella.  5. Tuesday (morning).

Part 3

A. Jack (example).  B. Distractor.  C. Sophie.  D. Shannon.  E. Olivia.  F. Leo. 

Part 4

1. B.  2. C.  3. B.  4. B. 

Part 5

For more practice click on the Cambridge Examinations link here.