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Fire Station English Pronunciation Test

Check your English pronunciation with the Fire Station English Pronunciation Test. Ten short A1 sentences about fire station, with 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 Fire Station English Pronunciation Test

The Fire Station English Pronunciation Test is a free A1 pronunciation test about fire station. Read ten short 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 Fire Station pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as fire, station, near, school, engine, red, firefighters, brave, put, fires, wear, big. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the Fire Station Pronunciation Test

  • 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.
  • V sound: For V, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and use your voice, as in very.
  • H sound: For H, breathe out softly before the vowel, as in happy. Do not drop it.
  • OW sound: For W, make your lips small and round, then open them, as in water.
  • L sound: For L, touch the top of your mouth just behind your teeth, as in love.
  • Short I sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.

How to Do Well in the Fire Station 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.

When you finish, try another A1 pronunciation test or choose a new level on the pronunciation test page.

Sounds in this test

What the Fire Station English Pronunciation Test Checks

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F sound

The fire station is near my school.

02

R sound

The fire engine is red.

03

V sound

Firefighters are very brave.

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F sound

They put out fires.

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H sound

They wear big helmets.

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OW sound

The fire engine is loud.

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L sound

They have long ladders.

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V sound

We visit the fire station.

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Short I sound

I sit in the fire engine.

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F sound

I want to be a firefighter.

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Fire Station English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the Fire Station English Pronunciation Test?
The Fire Station 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 Fire Station 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 Fire Station 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.