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A2 Elementary · Free English Pronunciation Test
Long E Sound Pronunciation Test (A2 Elementary)
Check the long EE in see, tree, people and believe, and make sure leave never sounds like live. All ten sentences are A2 level, with everyday topics and slightly longer phrases.
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1Listen firstTap the speaker to hear a native model of each sentence.
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 this test
About the Long E Sound Pronunciation Test (A2 Elementary)
The long E in see and green is a long, tense vowel with the lips spread as if smiling and the tongue high at the front of the mouth. It contrasts with the short I in sit, and many English words change meaning between the two, such as feel and fill or seat and sit. Holding the long E for its full length is the key.
Why practise this at A2 level
At A2 you already know the everyday words, so this is the right moment to fix habits before they become permanent. The sentences talk about shopping, travel and free time and are a little longer, which helps you keep the sound clear inside a phrase.
How to get it right
- Spread your lips as if smiling
- Raise the front of your tongue high
- Hold the sound longer than the short I
- Practise pairs such as seat and sit, feel and fill
Common mistakes
Common Mistakes This Test Helps You Fix
01
Making it too short, so leave sounds like live
02
Not spreading the lips enough
03
Following unusual spellings, so people and key sound wrong
04
Adding a Y glide, so see sounds like see-yuh
Inside the test
The Ten Sentences in This Test
Each sentence trains one sound. The orange label above the sentence tells you which one.
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Long E sound
We have seats near the front.
02
Long E sound
You could try drinking less coffee.
03
Long E sound
Many trees fell on the roads.
04
Long E sound
My friend does not eat meat.
05
Long E sound
Here is my receipt from Tuesday.
06
Long E sound
The streets are full of wet leaves.
07
Long E sound
The path was steep and very rocky.
08
Long E sound
I found my hotel twenty minutes later.
09
Long E sound
Always read the reviews before you buy.
10
Long E sound
My dad is a very good skier.
How it works
How the Pronunciation Test Works
No downloads and no sign-up. Your browser listens and scores every word in seconds.
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Listen to the model
Hear each sentence read by a natural British or American voice, at normal speed or slowly.
2
Read it out loud
Tap the microphone and read the sentence. Your words appear on screen as you speak.
3
Get your score
See a score out of 100 with every word in green, amber or red, then practise the red words.
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FAQ
Long E Sound Pronunciation Test (A2 Elementary): FAQ
How many spellings does the long E have?
Many: ee in see, ea in eat, e in me, ie in believe, ey in key and eo in people. The test mixes them so you learn to recognise the sound, not just the spelling.
Is the long E sound test A2 right for my level?
It is ideal for elementary learners. If A2 feels easy and you score above ninety, move to the B1 version; if it feels hard, try the A1 version first.
How do I know if my long E is long enough?
If words like leave and feel turn green, your vowel is long enough. If the computer heard live or fill, hold the sound a little longer and smile more.
Is the long E sound test A2 free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no sign-up and no download. You only need a microphone and a browser such as Chrome, Edge or Safari.
How is my pronunciation scored?
The browser listens to each sentence and compares what it heard with the text, word by word. Clear words turn green, almost-right words amber and unclear words red, and you get a score out of 100.
Can I choose British or American English?
Yes. Choose British or American English before you start. The model voice, the spelling and the speech recognition all follow the accent you pick.