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B1 Pronunciation Test · Intermediate
Being Stuck in a Lift English Pronunciation Test
Check your English pronunciation with the Being Stuck in a Lift English Pronunciation Test. Ten natural B1 sentences about a scary experience, with an instant score.
Level B110 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 Being Stuck in a Lift English Pronunciation Test
The Being Stuck in a Lift English Pronunciation Test is a free B1 pronunciation test about a scary experience. Read ten natural 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 Being Stuck in a Lift pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as last, month, got, stuck, lift, work, going, eighth, floor, meeting, suddenly, stopped. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.
Sounds in the Being Stuck in a Lift Pronunciation Test
- Short U sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
- Long A sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
- Long I sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
- -ed endings: Past tense -ed can sound like T, D or ID: walked, played, wanted.
- J sound: For J, start with your tongue on the top of your mouth and use your voice, as in juice.
- OY sound: For Y, start with your tongue high, as in yes and yellow.
- W sound: For W, make your lips small and round, then open them, as in water.
- TH sound: Put the tip of your tongue between your teeth for TH, as in think and this.
- Long O sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
- AIR sound: For R, pull your tongue back and do not touch the top of your mouth, as in red.
How to Do Well in the Being Stuck in a Lift Pronunciation Test
- 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.
- Tap the speaker and listen to the model sentence before you speak.
When you finish, try another B1 pronunciation test or choose a new level on the pronunciation test page.
Sounds in this test
What the Being Stuck in a Lift English Pronunciation Test Checks
01
Short U sound
Last month I got stuck in a lift at work.
02
Long A sound
I was going to the eighth floor for a meeting.
03
Long I sound
Suddenly the lift stopped between two floors and the lights flickered.
04
-ed endings
There were three other people with me, and we all panicked.
05
J sound
One man pressed the emergency button again and again.
06
OY sound
A voice from the speaker told us to stay calm.
07
W sound
We waited for nearly forty minutes in the hot, small space.
08
TH sound
To pass the time, we told each other funny stories.
09
Long O sound
Finally, an engineer opened the doors and helped us out.
10
AIR sound
Now I always use the stairs, even to the top floor.
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FAQ
Being Stuck in a Lift English Pronunciation Test: FAQ
What is the Being Stuck in a Lift English Pronunciation Test?
The Being Stuck in a Lift English Pronunciation Test is a free B1 pronunciation test. You read natural sentences out loud and get an instant score, with every unclear word marked in red.
How do I take the Being Stuck in a Lift 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 Being Stuck in a Lift 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 B1 pronunciation test. To improve faster, book a free lesson with a tutor.
