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In the Village English Pronunciation Test

Take the free In the Village English Pronunciation Test: read ten easy sentences about in the village 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 In the Village English Pronunciation Test

Want to sound clearer when you talk about in the village? The In the Village English Pronunciation Test lets you practise ten easy A1 sentences and check your English pronunciation in seconds.

Words You Will Practise

In this In the Village pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as live, small, village, shop, everyone, knows, pond, many, trees, quiet, walk, school. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the In the Village Pronunciation Test

  • V sound: For V, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and use your voice, as in very.
  • SH sound: For SH, push your lips forward and let the air flow softly, as in she.
  • Short U sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
  • Short O sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
  • Long E sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • K and G sounds: K is quiet and G uses your voice. Try coat and goat.
  • Short OO sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
  • CH sound: For CH, push your lips forward and stop the air for a moment, as in chicken.
  • F sound: For F, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and blow gently, as in fish.

How to Do Well in the In the Village Pronunciation Test

  • Take the test again tomorrow and try to beat your score.
  • Read slowly and clearly. Speed is not important at A1 level.
  • If a word turns red, tap it, listen again and repeat the whole sentence.

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Sounds in this test

What the In the Village English Pronunciation Test Checks

01

V sound

I live in a small village.

02

SH sound

There is one shop.

03

Short U sound

Everyone knows everyone.

04

Short O sound

The village has a pond.

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Long E sound

There are many trees.

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K and G sounds

The village is very quiet.

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Short OO sound

We walk to school.

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CH sound

There is a little church.

09

F sound

The farmers live nearby.

10

V sound

I love my village.

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FAQ

In the Village English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the In the Village English Pronunciation Test?
The In the Village 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 In the Village 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 In the Village 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.