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Going to the Cinema English Pronunciation Test

Take the free Going to the Cinema English Pronunciation Test: read ten easy sentences about going to the cinema 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 Going to the Cinema English Pronunciation Test

The Going to the Cinema English Pronunciation Test is a free A1 pronunciation test about going to the cinema. 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 Going to the Cinema pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as cinema, want, see, film, tickets, cheap, buy, popcorn, sit, back, funny, friend. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the Going to the Cinema Pronunciation Test

  • Word stress: Say the strong syllable a little louder and longer than the others.
  • F sound: For F, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and blow gently, as in fish.
  • CH sound: For CH, push your lips forward and stop the air for a moment, as in chicken.
  • P and B sounds: P has a small puff of air and B uses your voice. Try pen and Ben.
  • 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.
  • NG sound: For NG, keep the sound in your nose and do not add a G at the end, as in sing.
  • L sound: For L, touch the top of your mouth just behind your teeth, as in love.

How to Do Well in the Going to the Cinema Pronunciation Test

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

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Sounds in this test

What the Going to the Cinema English Pronunciation Test Checks

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Word stress

We go to the cinema.

02

F sound

I want to see a film.

03

CH sound

The tickets are cheap.

04

P and B sounds

I buy some popcorn.

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Short A sound

We sit at the back.

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F sound

The film is funny.

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Word stress

My friend likes cartoons.

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K and G sounds

It is very dark.

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NG sound

The film is long.

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L sound

I love the cinema.

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FAQ

Going to the Cinema English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the Going to the Cinema English Pronunciation Test?
The Going to the Cinema 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 Going to the Cinema 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 the Cinema 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.