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Leadership in Times of Crisis English Pronunciation Test

Practise advanced English pronunciation with the Leadership in Times of Crisis English Pronunciation Test. Read ten complex sentences about leadership in times of crisis and get an instant score.

Level C110 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 Leadership in Times of Crisis English Pronunciation Test

Want to sound clearer when you talk about leadership in times of crisis? The Leadership in Times of Crisis English Pronunciation Test lets you practise ten easy C1 sentences and check your English pronunciation in seconds.

Words You Will Practise

In this Leadership in Times of Crisis pronunciation test you will say key words such as crises, test, leaders, ways, ordinary, circumstances, rarely, revealing, true, character, effective, communicate. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the Leadership in Times of Crisis Pronunciation Test

  • S and Z sounds: S sounds like a snake and Z sounds like a bee. Try bus and buzz.
  • W sound: For W, make your lips small and round, then open them, as in water.
  • 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.
  • L sound: For L, touch the top of your mouth just behind your teeth, as in love.
  • NG sound: For NG, keep the sound in your nose and do not add a G at the end, as in sing.
  • Long I sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • -ed endings: Past tense -ed can sound like T, D or ID: walked, played, wanted.
  • SH sound: For SH, push your lips forward and let the air flow softly, as in she.
  • Final consonants: Say the last sound of every word clearly. Do not drop final consonants.

How to Do Well in the Leadership in Times of Crisis Pronunciation Test

  • Group words into thought units, use falling intonation at the end and stress long words correctly.
  • 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.

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Sounds in this test

What the Leadership in Times of Crisis English Pronunciation Test Checks

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S and Z sounds

Crises test leaders in ways that ordinary circumstances rarely do, revealing their true character.

02

W sound

Effective leaders communicate honestly, even when the news they must share is unwelcome.

03

CH sound

Making decisions quickly with incomplete information is one of the hardest leadership challenges.

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P and B sounds

Calm and visible leadership can reassure anxious employees and prevent panic from spreading.

05

L sound

Good leaders listen to experts while taking personal responsibility for the final outcome.

06

NG sound

Admitting mistakes openly can strengthen trust rather than weaken it, particularly during difficult periods.

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Long I sound

Clear priorities help teams focus their limited energy on what matters most in uncertain situations.

08

-ed endings

Empathy is essential, because people respond better when they feel understood and supported.

09

SH sound

After the crisis, reflecting on lessons learned helps organisations prepare for future challenges.

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Final consonants

History often remembers leaders less for their successes than for their conduct under pressure.

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FAQ

Leadership in Times of Crisis English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the Leadership in Times of Crisis English Pronunciation Test?
The Leadership in Times of Crisis 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 Leadership in Times of Crisis 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 Leadership in Times of Crisis 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.