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English Consonant Sounds Pronunciation Test (A1 Beginner)
Test the English consonants learners find hardest: TH, V and W, R and L, SH and CH, and more, in ten mixed sentences. Every sentence here is A1 level: short, everyday and easy to read.
A1100% freeTen sentencesInstant scoreBritish & American English
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 English Consonant Sounds Pronunciation Test (A1 Beginner)
English has twenty four consonant sounds, and several do not exist in many other languages, such as the two TH sounds, the English R and the W. Others, like V and B or L and R, are easy to mix. This test spreads the most difficult consonants across ten sentences, so you can see at a glance which ones need extra work.
Why practise this at A1 level
At A1 the goal is simple: say common words clearly enough that a listener understands you first time. The sentences use the words you already know, such as family, food, home and school, so all your attention goes to the sound itself and not to the vocabulary.
How to get it right
- Check which consonant your red words share
- Watch your lips and tongue in a mirror
- Use voice for voiced sounds such as V, Z and the TH in this
- Practise the sound with its dedicated test
Common mistakes
Common Mistakes This Test Helps You Fix
01
Replacing TH with T, D, S or F
02
Mixing V and W or L and R
03
Dropping final consonants
04
Forgetting to use your voice for Z and V
Inside the test
The Ten Sentences in This Test
Each sentence trains one sound. The orange label above the sentence tells you which one.
01
F sound
Dolphins are friendly.
02
H sound
They have humps.
03
R sound
Frogs say ribbit.
04
R sound
Strawberries make it red.
05
F sound
Giraffes can run fast.
06
R sound
Some grapes are purple.
07
L sound
They climb tall ladders.
08
SH sound
She wears special shoes.
09
L sound
The lion roars loudly.
10
W sound
I wash with warm water.
How it works
How the Pronunciation Test Works
No downloads and no sign-up. Your browser listens and scores every word in seconds.
1
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
English Consonant Sounds Pronunciation Test (A1 Beginner): FAQ
How many consonant sounds are there in English?
English has twenty four consonant sounds, even though the alphabet has only twenty one consonant letters.
Is the English consonant sounds test A1 right for my level?
Yes, if you are a beginner. Every sentence is A1 level with simple words. If you score above ninety on most sentences, try the A2 version of this test.
Which English consonants are hardest?
The TH sounds, R, W and V, and the difference between L and R are the most common difficulties, but it depends on your first language.
Is the English consonant sounds test A1 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.