B1 Pronunciation Test · Intermediate

Choosing a Career English Pronunciation Test

Take the free Choosing a Career English Pronunciation Test: read ten natural sentences about choosing a career aloud and see every unclear word in red.

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 Choosing a Career English Pronunciation Test

This free Choosing a Career English Pronunciation Test is made for intermediate learners. Each of the ten sentences about choosing a career sounds like real conversation, with weak forms and natural word stress.

Words You Will Practise

In this Choosing a Career pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as choosing, career, hardest, decisions, life, school, wanted, pilot, later, realised, more, interested. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the Choosing a Career Pronunciation Test

  • R sound: For R, pull your tongue back and do not touch the top of your mouth, as in red.
  • Long I sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • Long OO sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • P and B sounds: P has a small puff of air and B uses your voice. Try pen and Ben.
  • Long A sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • Long E sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.

How to Do Well in the Choosing a Career Pronunciation Test

  • Stress the important words and say small words like to, for and of quickly and softly.
  • 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.

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Sounds in this test

What the Choosing a Career English Pronunciation Test Checks

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R sound

Choosing a career is one of the hardest decisions in life.

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Long I sound

When I was at school, I wanted to be a pilot.

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R sound

Later I realised that I was more interested in medicine.

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R sound

My parents encouraged me to follow my own interests.

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R sound

I did some work experience at a local hospital.

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Long OO sound

It helped me understand what doctors really do every day.

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R sound

The training is long, but I think it is worth it.

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P and B sounds

I would like a job where I can help people.

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Long A sound

Money is important, but it is not the only thing.

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Long E sound

It is better to choose something you really enjoy.

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FAQ

Choosing a Career English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the Choosing a Career English Pronunciation Test?
The Choosing a Career 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 Choosing a Career 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 Choosing a Career 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.