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Housing Crisis in Major Cities English Pronunciation Test

Check your English pronunciation with the Housing Crisis in Major Cities English Pronunciation Test. Ten complex C1 sentences about housing crisis in major cities, with an instant score.

Level C110 sentencesAbout 3 minutesFree
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About the Housing Crisis in Major Cities English Pronunciation Test

Want to sound clearer when you talk about housing crisis in major cities? The Housing Crisis in Major Cities English Pronunciation Test lets you practise ten easy C1 sentences and check your English pronunciation in seconds.

Words You Will Practise

In this Housing Crisis in Major Cities pronunciation test you will say key words such as many, major, cities, house, prices, risen, far, faster, than, average, salaries, young. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the Housing Crisis in Major Cities Pronunciation Test

  • Long I sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • Plural endings: Say the -s at the end of plural words clearly: books, dogs, buses.
  • R sound: For R, pull your tongue back and do not touch the top of your mouth, as in red.
  • K and G sounds: K is quiet and G uses your voice. Try coat and goat.
  • P and B sounds: P has a small puff of air and B uses your voice. Try pen and Ben.
  • Long O sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • SH sound: For SH, push your lips forward and let the air flow softly, as in she.
  • V sound: For V, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and use your voice, as in very.
  • W sound: For W, make your lips small and round, then open them, as in water.
  • TH sound: Put the tip of your tongue between your teeth for TH, as in think and this.

How to Do Well in the Housing Crisis in Major Cities Pronunciation Test

  • If a word turns red, tap it, listen again and repeat the whole sentence.
  • Take the test again tomorrow and try to beat your score.
  • Group words into thought units, use falling intonation at the end and stress long words correctly.

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Sounds in this test

What the Housing Crisis in Major Cities English Pronunciation Test Checks

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Long I sound

In many major cities, house prices have risen far faster than average salaries.

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Plural endings

Young professionals increasingly spend a large proportion of their income on rent.

03

R sound

Some adults remain in their parents' homes well into their thirties because they cannot afford to move.

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K and G sounds

A shortage of new construction is often cited as one of the main causes of the crisis.

05

P and B sounds

Investors buying property purely as a financial asset can push prices beyond local buyers' reach.

06

Long O sound

Short-term holiday rentals have reduced the supply of long-term homes in popular tourist destinations.

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SH sound

Social housing provides affordable homes but often has extremely long waiting lists.

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V sound

Some cities are converting empty offices into apartments to increase the supply of housing.

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W sound

Key workers, such as nurses and teachers, may be forced to commute long distances.

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TH sound

Solving the housing crisis requires coordinated action on planning, investment and tenants' rights.

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Housing Crisis in Major Cities English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the Housing Crisis in Major Cities English Pronunciation Test?
The Housing Crisis in Major Cities English Pronunciation Test is a free C1 pronunciation test. You read complex sentences out loud and get an instant score, with every unclear word marked in red.
How do I take the Housing Crisis in Major Cities 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 Housing Crisis in Major Cities 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 C1 pronunciation test. To improve faster, book a free lesson with a tutor.