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Fruit and Vegetables English Pronunciation Test

Take the free Fruit and Vegetables English Pronunciation Test: read ten easy sentences about fruit and vegetables aloud and see every unclear word in red.

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 Fruit and Vegetables English Pronunciation Test

In the Fruit and Vegetables English Pronunciation Test you read ten beginner sentences about fruit and vegetables. Your browser listens, compares every word and shows you which sounds to practise next.

Words You Will Practise

In this Fruit and Vegetables pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as like, red, apples, carrots, orange, eat, banana, grapes, sweet, potatoes, brown, fresh. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the Fruit and Vegetables Pronunciation Test

  • Short A sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
  • K and G sounds: K is quiet and G uses your voice. Try coat and goat.
  • Word stress: Say the strong syllable a little louder and longer than the others.
  • Long E 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.
  • R sound: For R, pull your tongue back and do not touch the top of your mouth, as in red.
  • L sound: For L, touch the top of your mouth just behind your teeth, as in love.
  • F sound: For F, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and blow gently, as in fish.

How to Do Well in the Fruit and Vegetables 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 Fruit and Vegetables English Pronunciation Test Checks

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Short A sound

I like red apples.

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K and G sounds

Carrots are orange.

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Word stress

I eat a banana.

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Long E sound

Grapes are sweet.

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Word stress

Potatoes are brown.

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S and Z sounds

I like fresh strawberries.

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R sound

Tomatoes are red.

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Long E sound

Peas are small and green.

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L sound

Lemons are sour.

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F sound

I eat fruit every day.

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Fruit and Vegetables English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the Fruit and Vegetables English Pronunciation Test?
The Fruit and Vegetables 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 Fruit and Vegetables 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 Fruit and Vegetables 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.