B1 Pronunciation Test · Intermediate

Building a Treehouse English Pronunciation Test

Practise intermediate English pronunciation with the Building a Treehouse English Pronunciation Test. Read ten natural sentences about a family project and get 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 Building a Treehouse English Pronunciation Test

The Building a Treehouse English Pronunciation Test is a free B1 pronunciation test about a family project. 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 Building a Treehouse pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as last, summer, dad, built, treehouse, garden, chose, strong, old, oak, tree, near. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the Building a Treehouse Pronunciation Test

  • T and D sounds: T is quiet and D uses your voice. Try ten and den.
  • Long O sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • Plural endings: Say the -s at the end of plural words clearly: books, dogs, buses.
  • Short OO sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
  • Short U sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
  • H sound: For H, breathe out softly before the vowel, as in happy. Do not drop it.
  • F sound: For F, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and blow gently, as in fish.
  • Long E 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.
  • R 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 Building a Treehouse 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.

When you finish, try another B1 pronunciation test or choose a new level on the pronunciation test page.

Sounds in this test

What the Building a Treehouse English Pronunciation Test Checks

01

T and D sounds

Last summer, my dad and I built a treehouse in our garden.

02

Long O sound

We chose a strong old oak tree near the fence.

03

Plural endings

First, we drew a plan and made a list of materials.

04

Short OO sound

We bought wood, nails and paint from a local shop.

05

Short U sound

My dad used a saw to cut the long pieces.

06

H sound

I helped him carry the wood up the ladder.

07

F sound

It took us three weekends to finish the floor and walls.

08

Long E sound

Then we painted it green so it would match the leaves.

09

Long I sound

My little sister added a small sign with our names.

10

R sound

Now we often have picnics and read books up there.

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Building a Treehouse English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the Building a Treehouse English Pronunciation Test?
The Building a Treehouse 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 Building a Treehouse 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 Building a Treehouse 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.