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Final Consonants Pronunciation Test (B1 Intermediate)
Do you drop the last sound of words like hand, asked or world? Find out in ten sentences with strong final consonants. This version uses B1 sentences: natural, connected speech at intermediate level.
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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 Final Consonants Pronunciation Test (B1 Intermediate)
English has many words that end in one, two or even three consonants, such as hand, texts and asked. Many languages do not allow these clusters, so learners drop the last sound or add a small vowel after it. Missing endings can change meaning or tense, as in walk and walked or wait and waited.
Why practise this at B1 level
At B1 you speak in full sentences, and sounds start to change when words join together. These intermediate sentences make you keep the sound clear at a natural speed, which is exactly what people notice in a real conversation.
How to get it right
- Finish every word fully before starting the next
- Link the final consonant to the next vowel when possible
- Do not add a small vowel after the last consonant
- Slow down for clusters such as sts and kst
Common mistakes
Common Mistakes This Test Helps You Fix
01
Dropping the last consonant, so hand sounds like han
02
Adding a vowel, so big sounds like bigga
03
Losing the D or T in clusters such as world and next
04
Swallowing plural and past endings
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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Final consonants
One hot morning, our fridge suddenly stopped working completely.
02
Final consonants
We left our work to dry for a week.
03
Final consonants
I do not check my work emails at all.
04
Final consonants
I keep my diaries in a box under my bed.
05
Final consonants
Last spring I took a first aid course at work.
06
Final consonants
The course lasted six weeks and finished with an exam.
07
Final consonants
When we left, I felt calmer than I had for months.
08
Final consonants
I tried not to start too fast in the first kilometre.
09
Final consonants
After six months of lessons, I finally took my driving test.
10
Final consonants
Last winter I caught the flu and stayed in bed for days.
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
Final Consonants Pronunciation Test (B1 Intermediate): FAQ
Why do I add a vowel at the end of English words?
Languages such as Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Japanese prefer words that end in vowels, so the mouth adds one automatically. Practise holding the final consonant without releasing extra air.
Is the final consonants pronunciation test B1 right for my level?
It suits intermediate learners. Score above ninety and move up to B2; if many words turn red, practise the A2 version first.
Do native speakers drop final consonants?
In fast speech, a T or D between two consonants sometimes softens, as in next day. But the main endings, especially past and plural endings, are always heard.
Is the final consonants pronunciation test B1 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.