A2 Pronunciation Test · Elementary

Rainy Saturday at Home English Pronunciation Test

Take the free Rainy Saturday at Home English Pronunciation Test: read ten everyday sentences about a rainy Saturday aloud and see every unclear word in red.

Level A210 sentencesAbout 3 minutesFree
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2Read it aloudTap the microphone and say the sentence clearly at a normal speed.
3See your scoreGreen is clear, amber is almost right, red needs practice.
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About the Rainy Saturday at Home English Pronunciation Test

The Rainy Saturday at Home English Pronunciation Test is a free A2 pronunciation test about a rainy Saturday. Read ten everyday sentences out loud and the test gives you an instant pronunciation score, with every unclear word marked in red.

Words You Will Practise

In this Rainy Saturday at Home pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as rained, heavily, day, saturday, planned, beach, instead, stayed, home, baked, cookies, little. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the Rainy Saturday at Home Pronunciation Test

  • Long A sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • P and B sounds: P has a small puff of air and B uses your voice. Try pen and Ben.
  • Short OO sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
  • Short E sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
  • F sound: For F, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and blow gently, as in fish.
  • Short U sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
  • Long O sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • Short O sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
  • W sound: For W, make your lips small and round, then open them, as in water.

How to Do Well in the Rainy Saturday at Home Pronunciation Test

  • Use a quiet room and keep your microphone close to you.
  • Try the test in British English and then in American English to hear the difference.
  • Tap the speaker and listen to the model sentence before you speak.

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Sounds in this test

What the Rainy Saturday at Home English Pronunciation Test Checks

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Long A sound

It rained heavily all day on Saturday.

02

P and B sounds

We had planned to go to the beach.

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Short OO sound

Instead, we stayed at home and baked cookies.

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Short E sound

My little brother made a mess in the kitchen.

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F sound

In the afternoon we watched two films.

06

Short U sound

We built a huge puzzle on the floor.

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Long O sound

My dad fell asleep on the sofa.

08

Short O sound

In the evening the rain finally stopped.

09

W sound

We went out for a short walk.

10

F sound

Rainy days at home can be fun too.

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FAQ

Rainy Saturday at Home English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the Rainy Saturday at Home English Pronunciation Test?
The Rainy Saturday at Home English Pronunciation Test is a free A2 pronunciation test. You read everyday sentences out loud and get an instant score, with every unclear word marked in red.
How do I take the Rainy Saturday at Home English Pronunciation Test?
Choose British or American English, tap Start the test, listen to the model sentence and then tap the microphone and read it aloud. Your score appears as soon as you finish speaking.
How is my pronunciation score calculated?
Every word you say is compared with the sentence. Clear words count fully, almost correct words count half and extra or missing words lower the score.
Is the Rainy Saturday at Home English Pronunciation Test free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no sign-up. You can take it as many times as you like.
What should I do after the test?
Practise the red words, then try another A2 pronunciation test. To improve faster, book a free lesson with a tutor.