B1 Pronunciation Test · Intermediate

How to Make Friends in a New Place English Pronunciation Test

Check your English pronunciation with the How to Make Friends in a New Place English Pronunciation Test. Ten natural B1 sentences about making friends in a new place, with an instant score.

Level B110 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 How to Make Friends in a New Place English Pronunciation Test

Want to sound clearer when you talk about making friends in a new place? The How to Make Friends in a New Place English Pronunciation Test lets you practise ten easy B1 sentences and check your English pronunciation in seconds.

Words You Will Practise

In this How to Make Friends in a New Place pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as making, friends, new, city, harder, than, think, work, everyone, busy, already, own. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the How to Make Friends in a New Place Pronunciation Test

  • Long A sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • Long OO sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.

How to Do Well in the How to Make Friends in a New Place Pronunciation Test

  • Take the test again tomorrow and try to beat your score.
  • Stress the important words and say small words like to, for and of quickly and softly.
  • If a word turns red, tap it, listen again and repeat the whole sentence.

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Sounds in this test

What the How to Make Friends in a New Place English Pronunciation Test Checks

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Long A sound

Making friends in a new city can be harder than you think.

02

Long OO sound

At work everyone is busy and already has their own friends.

03

Long OO sound

One of the best ways is to join a club or class.

04

Long OO sound

I joined a local running group when I moved to Bristol.

05

Long A sound

We met every Wednesday evening and often went for drinks afterwards.

06

Long A sound

I also started volunteering at a community garden on Saturdays.

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Long A sound

It is important to say yes when people invite you somewhere.

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Long A sound

Do not be afraid to invite others for a coffee as well.

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Long OO sound

After six months, I had a small group of good friends.

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Long A sound

It takes time and effort, but it is definitely possible.

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How to Make Friends in a New Place English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the How to Make Friends in a New Place English Pronunciation Test?
The How to Make Friends in a New Place English Pronunciation Test is a free B1 pronunciation test. You read natural sentences out loud and get an instant score, with every unclear word marked in red.
How do I take the How to Make Friends in a New Place 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 How to Make Friends in a New Place 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 B1 pronunciation test. To improve faster, book a free lesson with a tutor.