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Idioms About Change English Pronunciation Test

Practise proficiency English pronunciation with the Idioms About Change English Pronunciation Test. Read ten challenging sentences about idioms about change and get an instant score.

Level C210 sentencesAbout 3 minutesFree
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About the Idioms About Change English Pronunciation Test

In the Idioms About Change English Pronunciation Test you read ten proficiency sentences about idioms about change. Your browser listens, compares every word and shows you which sounds to practise next.

Words You Will Practise

In this Idioms About Change pronunciation test you will say key words such as new, director, promised, shake, things, which, left, long, serving, staff, feeling, decidedly. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the Idioms About Change Pronunciation Test

  • Long A sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • Long E sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • Short O sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
  • Long OO sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • Long I sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • H sound: For H, breathe out softly before the vowel, as in happy. Do not drop it.

How to Do Well in the Idioms About Change Pronunciation Test

  • 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.
  • Use a quiet room and keep your microphone close to you.

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What the Idioms About Change English Pronunciation Test Checks

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Long A sound

The new director has promised to shake things up, which has left some long-serving staff feeling decidedly nervous.

02

Long E sound

After decades of tradition, the village festival has turned over a new leaf with a modern music stage.

03

Short O sound

You cannot teach an old dog new tricks, my grandfather joked, as he struggled with his first smartphone.

04

Long OO sound

The tide has turned in favour of renewable energy, which is now cheaper than coal in many countries.

05

Long I sound

The company had to move with the times or risk being left behind by more innovative competitors.

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Long A sound

With the arrival of the new coach, the team's fortunes changed overnight and they began winning consistently.

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H sound

He has had a complete change of heart and now supports the very proposal he once opposed so fiercely.

08

Long A sound

Times are changing, and young people now expect flexible working arrangements as a matter of course.

09

Long A sound

The neighbourhood has changed beyond all recognition since the old warehouses were converted into luxury apartments.

10

Long A sound

The more things change, the more they stay the same, the old journalist remarked with a weary smile.

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Idioms About Change English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the Idioms About Change English Pronunciation Test?
The Idioms About Change English Pronunciation Test is a free C2 pronunciation test. You read challenging sentences out loud and get an instant score, with every unclear word marked in red.
How do I take the Idioms About Change 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 Idioms About Change 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 C2 pronunciation test. To improve faster, book a free lesson with a tutor.