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By the Lake English Pronunciation Test
Practise beginner English sounds with the By the Lake English Pronunciation Test. Read ten short sentences about by the lake and get an instant score.
Level A110 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 By the Lake English Pronunciation Test
This free By the Lake English Pronunciation Test is made for beginners. Each of the ten sentences about by the lake has only a few simple words, so you can focus on clear, correct English sounds.
Words You Will Practise
In this By the Lake pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as lake, big, water, calm, boat, swans, swim, mountains, behind, picnic, cold, dad. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.
Sounds in the By the Lake Pronunciation Test
- Long A sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
- 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.
- S and Z sounds: S sounds like a snake and Z sounds like a bee. Try bus and buzz.
- OW sound: For W, make your lips small and round, then open them, as in water.
- P and B sounds: P has a small puff of air and B uses your voice. Try pen and Ben.
- W sound: For W, make your lips small and round, then open them, as in water.
- F sound: For F, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and blow gently, as in fish.
- Short U sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
How to Do Well in the By the Lake 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.
- Read slowly and clearly. Speed is not important at A1 level.
When you finish, try another A1 pronunciation test or choose a new level on the pronunciation test page.
Sounds in this test
What the By the Lake English Pronunciation Test Checks
01
Long A sound
The lake is very big.
02
K and G sounds
The water is calm.
03
Long O sound
We go on a boat.
04
S and Z sounds
Swans swim on the lake.
05
OW sound
There are mountains behind it.
06
P and B sounds
We have a picnic by the lake.
07
W sound
The water is very cold.
08
F sound
My dad goes fishing.
09
K and G sounds
The lake is very quiet.
10
Short U sound
The sunset is beautiful.
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FAQ
By the Lake English Pronunciation Test: FAQ
What is the By the Lake English Pronunciation Test?
The By the Lake 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 By the Lake 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 By the Lake 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.
