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CH Sound Pronunciation Test (A2 Elementary)
Test the CH sound in chair, cheese, watch and kitchen, and check that chips never sound like ships. All ten sentences are A2 level, with everyday topics and slightly longer phrases.
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About this test
About the CH Sound Pronunciation Test (A2 Elementary)
The CH sound in chair and watch starts like a T, with the tongue touching behind the top teeth, and releases into an SH. It is a short, sharp sound. Speakers of French, Portuguese and some Spanish dialects often replace it with SH, so chair sounds like share and cheap like sheep.
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
- Start with the tongue touching the ridge behind the top teeth, as for T
- Release it quickly into an SH sound
- Push the lips slightly forward
- Practise pairs such as chair and share, watch and wash
Common mistakes
Common Mistakes This Test Helps You Fix
01
Saying SH, so chips sounds like ships
02
Saying T, so chin sounds like tin
03
Saying the sound too softly at the end of words such as much and each
04
Pronouncing the T in watch and kitchen separately
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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CH sound
The hot chocolate there was delicious.
02
CH sound
We drank hot chocolate to warm up.
03
CH sound
We sometimes go to a match together.
04
CH sound
The museum is opposite the old church.
05
CH sound
I love walking through the crunchy leaves.
06
CH sound
The changing rooms are at the back.
07
CH sound
He is always cheerful and very funny.
08
CH sound
Just call me if the plan changes.
09
CH sound
We play chess together at his kitchen table.
10
CH sound
The wedding was in a beautiful old church.
How it works
How the Pronunciation Test Works
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Listen to the model
Hear each sentence read by a natural British or American voice, at normal speed or slowly.
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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
CH Sound Pronunciation Test (A2 Elementary): FAQ
What is the difference between CH and SH?
CH starts with a short stop, like a T, and then releases. SH is a continuous sound with no stop. You can hold an SH for several seconds, but not a CH.
Is the CH 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.
Which spellings make the CH sound?
Ch as in chair, tch as in watch and t before ure as in picture and nature. The test includes several of these spellings.
Is the CH 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.