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Long OO Sound Pronunciation Test (B1 Intermediate)
Check the long OO in food, moon, blue and school, and make sure it stays long and round. This version uses B1 sentences: natural, connected speech at intermediate level.
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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 OO Sound Pronunciation Test (B1 Intermediate)
The long OO in food and blue is made with the lips tightly rounded and pushed forward and the back of the tongue high. It is longer and tighter than the short OO in book. Learners who use one U sound for everything often make it too short, so pool sounds like pull and fool like full.
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
- Round and push your lips forward
- Raise the back of the tongue
- Hold the sound longer than the OO in book
- Practise pairs such as pool and pull, fool and full
Common mistakes
Common Mistakes This Test Helps You Fix
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Making it too short, so pool sounds like pull
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Not rounding the lips enough
03
Adding a Y sound in words like food and school
04
Mixing it with the short OO in words such as good and look
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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Long OO sound
Big companies also need to reduce their pollution.
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Long OO sound
My mum usually has music playing while she cooks.
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Long OO sound
We both agreed that true friends forgive each other.
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Long OO sound
People queue patiently for almost everything, even the bus.
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Long OO sound
Then you should compare the courses at different universities.
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Long OO sound
I cannot imagine my life without music in it.
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Long OO sound
Fans feel a strong connection to their local team.
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Long OO sound
However, most people say the experience is worth the difficulties.
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The fashion industry also produces a huge amount of pollution.
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My lectures normally start at nine and finish at lunchtime.
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.
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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 OO Sound Pronunciation Test (B1 Intermediate): FAQ
Which spellings make the long OO sound?
The long OO appears in oo as in food, ue as in blue, ew as in new, o as in do and u with a final e as in rule. The test mixes these spellings.
Is the long OO 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 is the long OO different from the short OO?
The long OO in food is longer, with tightly rounded lips. The short OO in good is shorter and more relaxed. Getting them right separates pairs like pool and pull.
Is the long OO 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.