A2 Pronunciation Test · Elementary

Going to a Football Match English Pronunciation Test

Check your English pronunciation with the Going to a Football Match English Pronunciation Test. Ten everyday A2 sentences about going to a football match, with an instant score.

Level A210 sentencesAbout 3 minutesFree
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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 Going to a Football Match English Pronunciation Test

Want to sound clearer when you talk about going to a football match? The Going to a Football Match English Pronunciation Test lets you practise ten easy A2 sentences and check your English pronunciation in seconds.

Words You Will Practise

In this Going to a Football Match pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as saturday, went, first, football, match, dad, bought, tickets, online, took, train, stadium. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the Going to a Football Match Pronunciation Test

  • Short OO sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
  • 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.
  • TH sound: Put the tip of your tongue between your teeth for TH, as in think and this.
  • 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.
  • Word stress: Say the strong syllable a little louder and longer than the others.
  • NG sound: For NG, keep the sound in your nose and do not add a G at the end, as in sing.

How to Do Well in the Going to a Football Match Pronunciation Test

  • Take the test again tomorrow and try to beat your score.
  • Read at a steady speed and join small words like of, to and and smoothly.
  • If a word turns red, tap it, listen again and repeat the whole sentence.

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Sounds in this test

What the Going to a Football Match English Pronunciation Test Checks

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Short OO sound

On Saturday I went to my first football match.

02

P and B sounds

My dad bought the tickets online.

03

Long A sound

We took the train to the stadium.

04

TH sound

There were thousands of fans in the streets.

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K and G sounds

We bought scarves in the team colours.

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Long O sound

Our seats were behind one of the goals.

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Word stress

The atmosphere in the stadium was absolutely amazing.

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Long O sound

Our team won by three goals.

09

NG sound

Everyone sang songs on the train home.

10

Long O sound

I want to go to every home match now.

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Going to a Football Match English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the Going to a Football Match English Pronunciation Test?
The Going to a Football Match English Pronunciation Test is a free A2 pronunciation test. You read everyday sentences out loud and get an instant score, with every unclear word marked in red.
How do I take the Going to a Football Match 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 Going to a Football Match 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 A2 pronunciation test. To improve faster, book a free lesson with a tutor.