B1 Pronunciation Test · Intermediate

Festival I Will Never Forget English Pronunciation Test

Practise intermediate English pronunciation with the Festival I Will Never Forget English Pronunciation Test. Read ten natural sentences about a festival you will never forget 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 Festival I Will Never Forget English Pronunciation Test

In the Festival I Will Never Forget English Pronunciation Test you read ten intermediate sentences about a festival you will never forget. Your browser listens, compares every word and shows you which sounds to practise next.

Words You Will Practise

In this Festival I Will Never Forget pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as best, festival, ever, india, holi, colours, march, people, throw, coloured, powder, each. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the Festival I Will Never Forget Pronunciation Test

  • Long E sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • Linking words: Join a word that ends in a consonant to a word that starts with a vowel, so it sounds smooth.
  • R sound: For R, pull your tongue back and do not touch the top of your mouth, as in red.
  • Long OO sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • NG sound: For NG, keep the sound in your nose and do not add a G at the end, as in sing.
  • Long A sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • Short E sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
  • Short I sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.

How to Do Well in the Festival I Will Never Forget Pronunciation Test

  • Tap the speaker and listen to the model sentence before you speak.
  • 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.

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Sounds in this test

What the Festival I Will Never Forget English Pronunciation Test Checks

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Long E sound

The best festival I have ever been to was in India.

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Linking words

It was Holi, the festival of colours, in March.

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R sound

People throw coloured powder at each other in the streets.

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Long OO sound

Within minutes, my clothes were pink, green and blue.

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NG sound

Everyone around me was laughing, dancing and singing together.

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Long A sound

Strangers greeted me as if I were part of their family.

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Short E sound

There was delicious food for sale on every corner.

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Short I sound

It took me three days to get the colour off my skin.

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Linking words

I have never felt such a happy atmosphere before.

10

Long A sound

I would love to experience it again one day.

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Festival I Will Never Forget English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the Festival I Will Never Forget English Pronunciation Test?
The Festival I Will Never Forget 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 Festival I Will Never Forget 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 Festival I Will Never Forget 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.