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B2 Pronunciation Test · Upper Intermediate
Balancing Studies and a Part-Time Job English Pronunciation Test
Check your English pronunciation with the Balancing Studies and a Part-Time Job English Pronunciation Test. Ten longer B2 sentences about managing your time, with an instant score.
Level B210 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 Balancing Studies and a Part-Time Job English Pronunciation Test
Want to sound clearer when you talk about managing your time? The Balancing Studies and a Part-Time Job English Pronunciation Test lets you practise ten easy B2 sentences and check your English pronunciation in seconds.
Words You Will Practise
In this Balancing Studies and a Part-Time Job pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as many, university, students, work, part, time, pay, rent, food, course, materials, earning. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.
Sounds in the Balancing Studies and a Part-Time Job Pronunciation Test
- Y sound: For Y, start with your tongue high, as in yes and yellow.
- R sound: For R, pull your tongue back and do not touch the top of your mouth, as in red.
- SH sound: For SH, push your lips forward and let the air flow softly, as in she.
- TH sound: Put the tip of your tongue between your teeth for TH, as in think and this.
- K and G sounds: K is quiet and G uses your voice. Try coat and goat.
- Short U sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
- OW sound: For W, make your lips small and round, then open them, as in water.
- J sound: For J, start with your tongue on the top of your mouth and use your voice, as in juice.
- P and B sounds: P has a small puff of air and B uses your voice. Try pen and Ben.
- Plural endings: Say the -s at the end of plural words clearly: books, dogs, buses.
How to Do Well in the Balancing Studies and a Part-Time Job Pronunciation Test
- If a word turns red, tap it, listen again and repeat the whole sentence.
- Take the test again tomorrow and try to beat your score.
- Pause at commas, keep the rhythm steady and stress the key words in each part of the sentence.
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Sounds in this test
What the Balancing Studies and a Part-Time Job English Pronunciation Test Checks
01
Y sound
Many university students work part-time to pay for rent, food and course materials.
02
R sound
Earning money while studying teaches valuable lessons about responsibility and time management.
03
SH sound
However, working long shifts can leave little energy for revision and assignments.
04
TH sound
I worked in a supermarket three evenings a week during my second year.
05
K and G sounds
To cope, I planned every day carefully using a detailed online calendar.
06
Short U sound
I studied on the bus and used my lunch breaks to read articles.
07
OW sound
My manager was understanding and allowed me to swap shifts before exams.
08
J sound
There were weeks when I felt exhausted and close to giving up the job.
09
P and B sounds
Still, the experience improved my confidence and looked impressive on my CV.
10
Plural endings
Finding the right balance is difficult, but it is certainly possible with good planning.
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FAQ
Balancing Studies and a Part-Time Job English Pronunciation Test: FAQ
What is the Balancing Studies and a Part-Time Job English Pronunciation Test?
The Balancing Studies and a Part-Time Job English Pronunciation Test is a free B2 pronunciation test. You read longer sentences out loud and get an instant score, with every unclear word marked in red.
How do I take the Balancing Studies and a Part-Time Job 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 Balancing Studies and a Part-Time Job 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 B2 pronunciation test. To improve faster, book a free lesson with a tutor.
