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Long E Sound Pronunciation Test (B1 Intermediate)
Check the long EE in see, tree, people and believe, and make sure leave never sounds like live. 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 Long E Sound Pronunciation Test (B1 Intermediate)
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 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
- 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.
01
Long E sound
Try to get enough sleep, especially before exams.
02
Long E sound
Supporters say uniforms make all students look equal.
03
Long E sound
The other members give friendly and useful feedback.
04
Long E sound
We could see seals resting on the rocks below.
05
Long E sound
The people are friendly and very patient with tourists.
06
Long E sound
Our teacher bought seeds for carrots, beans and lettuce.
07
Long E sound
For the first part, we speak only in English.
08
Long E sound
Our family has started eating less meat every week.
09
Long E sound
Now I encourage my friends to speak without fear.
10
Long E sound
I have started buying fewer but better quality clothes.
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
Long E Sound Pronunciation Test (B1 Intermediate): 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 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.
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 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.