B1 Pronunciation Test · Intermediate

Learning to Dance Salsa English Pronunciation Test

Take the free Learning to Dance Salsa English Pronunciation Test: read ten natural sentences about a fun evening class aloud and see every unclear word in red.

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 Learning to Dance Salsa English Pronunciation Test

The Learning to Dance Salsa English Pronunciation Test is a free B1 pronunciation test about a fun evening class. Read ten natural sentences out loud and the test gives you an instant pronunciation score, with every unclear word marked in red.

Words You Will Practise

In this Learning to Dance Salsa pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as friend, persuaded, join, salsa, class, last, autumn, lessons, take, place, every, thursday. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the Learning to Dance Salsa Pronunciation Test

  • Short A sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
  • Y sound: For Y, start with your tongue high, as in yes and yellow.
  • J sound: For J, start with your tongue on the top of your mouth and use your voice, as in juice.
  • P and B sounds: P has a small puff of air and B uses your voice. Try pen and Ben.
  • Long OO 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.
  • CH sound: For CH, push your lips forward and stop the air for a moment, as in chicken.
  • 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.
  • F sound: For F, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and blow gently, as in fish.

How to Do Well in the Learning to Dance Salsa Pronunciation Test

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

When you finish, try another B1 pronunciation test or choose a new level on the pronunciation test page.

Sounds in this test

What the Learning to Dance Salsa English Pronunciation Test Checks

01

Short A sound

My friend persuaded me to join a salsa class last autumn.

02

Y sound

The lessons take place every Thursday evening in a community hall.

03

J sound

Our teacher is from Cuba and is full of energy.

04

P and B sounds

At first, I kept stepping on my partner's feet.

05

Long OO sound

I found it hard to listen to the music and move.

06

-ed endings

After a few weeks, I started to feel more relaxed.

07

CH sound

We change partners often, so I have met many people.

08

Long E sound

At the end of each lesson, we dance freely for fun.

09

K and G sounds

Last month, the class went to a salsa club together.

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F sound

Dancing has made me feel happier and more confident.

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FAQ

Learning to Dance Salsa English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the Learning to Dance Salsa English Pronunciation Test?
The Learning to Dance Salsa 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 Learning to Dance Salsa 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 Learning to Dance Salsa 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.