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C2 Pronunciation Test · Proficiency
Art of Correspondence English Pronunciation Test
Check your English pronunciation with the Art of Correspondence English Pronunciation Test. Ten challenging C2 sentences about art of correspondence, with an instant score.
Level C210 sentencesAbout 3 minutesFree
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 the Art of Correspondence English Pronunciation Test
In the Art of Correspondence English Pronunciation Test you read ten proficiency sentences about art of correspondence. Your browser listens, compares every word and shows you which sounds to practise next.
Words You Will Practise
In this Art of Correspondence pronunciation test you will say key words such as centuries, letters, primary, means, which, friends, lovers, scholars, maintained, relationships, published, correspondence. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.
Sounds in the Art of Correspondence Pronunciation Test
- Plural endings: Say the -s at the end of plural words clearly: books, dogs, buses.
- S and Z sounds: S sounds like a snake and Z sounds like a bee. Try bus and buzz.
- R sound: For R, pull your tongue back and do not touch the top of your mouth, as in red.
- F sound: For F, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and blow gently, as in fish.
- K and G sounds: K is quiet and G uses your voice. Try coat and goat.
- V sound: For V, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and use your voice, as in very.
- J sound: For J, start with your tongue on the top of your mouth and use your voice, as in juice.
- TH sound: Put the tip of your tongue between your teeth for TH, as in think and this.
- Long I sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
- SH sound: For SH, push your lips forward and let the air flow softly, as in she.
How to Do Well in the Art of Correspondence Pronunciation Test
- Tap the speaker and listen to the model sentence before you speak.
- Use a quiet room and keep your microphone close to you.
- Try the test in British English and then in American English to hear the difference.
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Sounds in this test
What the Art of Correspondence English Pronunciation Test Checks
01
Plural endings
For centuries, letters were the primary means by which friends, lovers and scholars maintained their relationships.
02
S and Z sounds
Published correspondence offers historians intimate insights into the private thoughts of famous writers and thinkers.
03
R sound
The slow pace of postal delivery encouraged careful reflection that instant messaging rarely permits.
04
F sound
Some literary friendships were conducted almost entirely through letters, with correspondents rarely meeting in person.
05
K and G sounds
Handwriting itself conveyed personality, mood and even the circumstances in which a letter was composed.
06
V sound
The epistolary novel, told entirely through letters, was immensely popular in the eighteenth century.
07
J sound
Email promised to revive correspondence, yet it often encourages brevity and hasty, careless replies.
08
TH sound
Archivists worry that digital messages may be lost, leaving future historians with gaping silences.
09
Long I sound
Writing a thoughtful letter remains a meaningful gesture that recipients often treasure for decades.
10
SH sound
The decline of correspondence raises questions about how future generations will remember our private lives.
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FAQ
Art of Correspondence English Pronunciation Test: FAQ
What is the Art of Correspondence English Pronunciation Test?
The Art of Correspondence English Pronunciation Test is a free C2 pronunciation test. You read challenging sentences out loud and get an instant score, with every unclear word marked in red.
How do I take the Art of Correspondence English Pronunciation Test?
Choose British or American English, tap Start the test, listen to the model sentence and then tap the microphone and read it aloud. Your score appears as soon as you finish speaking.
How is my pronunciation score calculated?
Every word you say is compared with the sentence. Clear words count fully, almost correct words count half and extra or missing words lower the score.
Is the Art of Correspondence English Pronunciation Test free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no sign-up. You can take it as many times as you like.
What should I do after the test?
Practise the red words, then try another C2 pronunciation test. To improve faster, book a free lesson with a tutor.
