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K and G Sounds Pronunciation Test (B2 Upper Intermediate)
Coat or goat, back or bag? Test how clearly you say K and G in ten everyday sentences. This version uses B2 sentences: longer, with tricky sound pairs and real stress patterns.
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About this test
About the K and G Sounds Pronunciation Test (B2 Upper Intermediate)
K and G are made by raising the back of the tongue against the soft palate. K is voiceless with a puff of air at the start of words; G is voiced. Learners sometimes mix them at the end of words, so back sounds like bag, or drop them in clusters. The letters c, ck, ch and q can all spell the K sound.
Why practise this at B2 level
At B2 listeners expect you to be easy to follow for a long time. These upper intermediate sentences are longer and put similar sounds close together, so you practise accuracy under the same pressure as in an exam or a meeting.
How to get it right
- Raise the back of your tongue to the soft palate
- For K, release a puff of air
- For G, switch on your voice
- Practise pairs such as coat and goat, back and bag
Common mistakes
Common Mistakes This Test Helps You Fix
01
Mixing K and G at the end of words
02
Dropping K in clusters such as asked and next
03
Pronouncing the silent K in know and knife
04
Adding a vowel after a final G, so big sounds like bigga
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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K and G sounds
Unfortunately, budget cuts have forced many local libraries to close.
02
K and G sounds
My classmates came from many different industries, countries and backgrounds.
03
K and G sounds
The internet connection is slower than we were used to.
04
K and G sounds
She corrected my technique, which helped me avoid painful injuries.
05
K and G sounds
Calls and texts to other countries can be surprisingly expensive.
06
K and G sounds
The landlord spoke to him, and things are much quieter now.
07
K and G sounds
The children collect the eggs each morning before going to school.
08
K and G sounds
We have a cupboard full of games collected over many years.
09
K and G sounds
If you suspect fraud, contact your bank as soon as possible.
10
K and G sounds
Learning about the history behind celebrations helps me understand local culture.
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.
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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
K and G Sounds Pronunciation Test (B2 Upper Intermediate): FAQ
Which words have a silent K?
The K is silent before N at the start of words, as in know, knife, knee and knock. In all other positions it is usually pronounced.
Is the K and G sounds test B2 right for my level?
It suits upper intermediate learners and anyone preparing for B2 exams. Score above ninety and try the C1 version.
Why does my final G sound like K?
At the end of words, it is easy to stop using your voice. Keep the voice going until the very end of the G, and make the vowel before it slightly longer, as in bag compared with back.
Is the K and G sounds test B2 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.