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At the Hospital English Pronunciation Test

Check your English pronunciation with the At the Hospital English Pronunciation Test. Ten short A1 sentences about at the hospital, with an instant score.

Level A110 sentencesAbout 3 minutesFree
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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 the At the Hospital English Pronunciation Test

The At the Hospital English Pronunciation Test is a free A1 pronunciation test about at the hospital. Read ten short sentences out loud and the test gives you an instant pronunciation score, with every unclear word marked in red.

Words You Will Practise

In this At the Hospital pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as hospital, big, doctors, work, hospitals, nurses, help, uncle, visit, today, bring, flowers. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the At the Hospital Pronunciation Test

  • H sound: For H, breathe out softly before the vowel, as in happy. Do not drop it.
  • T and D sounds: T is quiet and D uses your voice. Try ten and den.
  • S and Z sounds: S sounds like a snake and Z sounds like a bee. Try bus and buzz.
  • Short U sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
  • V sound: For V, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and use your voice, as in very.
  • F sound: For F, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and blow gently, as in fish.
  • TH sound: Put the tip of your tongue between your teeth for TH, as in think and this.
  • Short E sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
  • K and G sounds: K is quiet and G uses your voice. Try coat and goat.
  • Long O sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.

How to Do Well in the At the Hospital Pronunciation Test

  • Try the test in British English and then in American English to hear the difference.
  • Tap the speaker and listen to the model sentence before you speak.
  • Use a quiet room and keep your microphone close to you.

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Sounds in this test

What the At the Hospital English Pronunciation Test Checks

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H sound

The hospital is very big.

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T and D sounds

Doctors work in hospitals.

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S and Z sounds

Nurses help the doctors.

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Short U sound

My uncle is in hospital.

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V sound

We visit him today.

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F sound

We bring him flowers.

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TH sound

His room is on the third floor.

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Short E sound

He is getting better.

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K and G sounds

The hospital is very clean.

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Long O sound

He can go home tomorrow.

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FAQ

At the Hospital English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the At the Hospital English Pronunciation Test?
The At the Hospital English Pronunciation Test is a free A1 pronunciation test. You read short sentences out loud and get an instant score, with every unclear word marked in red.
How do I take the At the Hospital 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 At the Hospital 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 A1 pronunciation test. To improve faster, book a free lesson with a tutor.