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Childhood Independence and Free Play English Pronunciation Test

Check your English pronunciation with the Childhood Independence and Free Play English Pronunciation Test. Ten complex C1 sentences about childhood independence and free play, with an instant score.

Level C110 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 Childhood Independence and Free Play English Pronunciation Test

Want to sound clearer when you talk about childhood independence and free play? The Childhood Independence and Free Play English Pronunciation Test lets you practise ten easy C1 sentences and check your English pronunciation in seconds.

Words You Will Practise

In this Childhood Independence and Free Play pronunciation test you will say key words such as many, adults, remember, spending, long, afternoons, playing, outside, friends, little, supervision, today. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the Childhood Independence and Free Play Pronunciation Test

  • Plural endings: Say the -s at the end of plural words clearly: books, dogs, buses.
  • F sound: For F, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and blow gently, as in fish.
  • R sound: For R, pull your tongue back and do not touch the top of your mouth, as in red.
  • S and Z sounds: S sounds like a snake and Z sounds like a bee. Try bus and buzz.
  • SH sound: For SH, push your lips forward and let the air flow softly, as in she.
  • 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.
  • T and D sounds: T is quiet and D uses your voice. Try ten and den.
  • V sound: For V, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and use your voice, as in very.
  • TH sound: Put the tip of your tongue between your teeth for TH, as in think and this.

How to Do Well in the Childhood Independence and Free Play 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.
  • Group words into thought units, use falling intonation at the end and stress long words correctly.

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Sounds in this test

What the Childhood Independence and Free Play English Pronunciation Test Checks

01

Plural endings

Many adults remember spending long afternoons playing outside with friends and very little supervision.

02

F sound

Today, children in many countries have far less freedom to explore their neighbourhoods independently.

03

R sound

Parents often worry about traffic and strangers, even though serious risks remain statistically quite rare.

04

S and Z sounds

Unstructured play allows children to solve problems, negotiate rules and manage their own emotions.

05

SH sound

Researchers suggest that a lack of independence may contribute to rising anxiety among young people.

06

K and G sounds

Some schools now provide areas with loose materials where children can build, climb and experiment freely.

07

Long O sound

Walking to school alone is an important step towards confidence and responsibility for many children.

08

T and D sounds

Busy timetables of organised activities can leave little time for imaginative and spontaneous play.

09

V sound

Traffic-calmed streets and accessible parks make it easier for parents to allow more independence.

10

TH sound

Finding the right balance between safety and freedom is one of the great challenges of modern parenting.

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Childhood Independence and Free Play English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the Childhood Independence and Free Play English Pronunciation Test?
The Childhood Independence and Free Play English Pronunciation Test is a free C1 pronunciation test. You read complex sentences out loud and get an instant score, with every unclear word marked in red.
How do I take the Childhood Independence and Free Play 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 Childhood Independence and Free Play 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 C1 pronunciation test. To improve faster, book a free lesson with a tutor.