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L Sound Pronunciation Test (A1 Beginner)
Test your L sound in words like light, little and people, and see if the computer hears L clearly and never R. Every sentence here is A1 level: short, everyday and easy to read.
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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 L Sound Pronunciation Test (A1 Beginner)
English has two kinds of L. The light L at the start of words, as in light and love, has the tongue tip on the ridge behind the top teeth. The dark L at the end of words, as in feel and people, is deeper, with the back of the tongue raised. Speakers of Japanese, Korean and Chinese often mix L and R, which changes words like light and right.
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
- Touch the ridge just behind your top teeth with the tip of your tongue
- Let the air flow out at the sides of the tongue
- For the dark L at the end of words, lift the back of the tongue too
- Keep the tongue touching until the sound is finished
Common mistakes
Common Mistakes This Test Helps You Fix
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Saying R instead of L, so light sounds like right
02
Dropping the dark L, so feel sounds like fee
03
Turning the final L into a vowel, so milk sounds like miuk
04
Adding a vowel after the L, so tell sounds like telle
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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L sound
Vets love animals.
02
L sound
Monkeys love bananas.
03
L sound
I like chicken legs.
04
L sound
I love the library.
05
L sound
These strawberries are small.
06
L sound
They climb tall ladders.
07
L sound
They love to play.
08
L sound
The plates are clean.
09
L sound
I love market day.
10
L sound
The window cleaner has a ladder.
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
L Sound Pronunciation Test (A1 Beginner): FAQ
What is a dark L?
A dark L is the L at the end of a word or before a consonant, as in feel, ball and milk. It sounds deeper because the back of the tongue rises towards the soft palate while the tip still touches the ridge behind the teeth.
Is the L sound 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.
How do I hear the difference between L and R?
For L the tongue touches the top of the mouth; for R it touches nothing. Say lead and read slowly with your hand under your chin and feel the different movement. The test marks any word where your L was heard as R.
Is the L sound 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.