B2 Pronunciation Test · Upper Intermediate

Mentoring Young Employees English Pronunciation Test

Check your English pronunciation with the Mentoring Young Employees English Pronunciation Test. Ten longer B2 sentences about mentoring young employees, with an instant score.

Level B210 sentencesAbout 3 minutesFree
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2Read it aloudTap the microphone and say the sentence clearly at a normal speed.
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About the Mentoring Young Employees English Pronunciation Test

Want to sound clearer when you talk about mentoring young employees? The Mentoring Young Employees English Pronunciation Test lets you practise ten easy B2 sentences and check your English pronunciation in seconds.

Words You Will Practise

In this Mentoring Young Employees pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as company, pairs, each, new, graduate, experienced, mentor, year, mentors, meet, mentees, regularly. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the Mentoring Young Employees Pronunciation Test

  • J sound: For J, start with your tongue on the top of your mouth and use your voice, as in juice.
  • Long E sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • Final consonants: Say the last sound of every word clearly. Do not drop final consonants.
  • P and B sounds: P has a small puff of air and B uses your voice. Try pen and Ben.
  • SH sound: For SH, push your lips forward and let the air flow softly, as in she.
  • L sound: For L, touch the top of your mouth just behind your teeth, as in love.
  • Word stress: Say the strong syllable a little louder and longer than the others.
  • R sound: For R, pull your tongue back and do not touch the top of your mouth, as in red.
  • NG sound: For NG, keep the sound in your nose and do not add a G at the end, as in sing.

How to Do Well in the Mentoring Young Employees Pronunciation Test

  • 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.
  • Pause at commas, keep the rhythm steady and stress the key words in each part of the sentence.

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Sounds in this test

What the Mentoring Young Employees English Pronunciation Test Checks

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J sound

Our company pairs each new graduate with an experienced mentor for a year.

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Long E sound

Mentors meet their mentees regularly to discuss goals and challenges.

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Final consonants

Young employees often feel more comfortable asking a mentor than their manager.

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P and B sounds

My mentor helped me prepare for my first big presentation to clients.

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SH sound

She shared mistakes from her own career, which made me feel less nervous.

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L sound

Good mentors listen carefully and ask questions rather than giving orders.

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Word stress

Mentoring also helps experienced staff develop leadership and communication skills.

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R sound

Some companies offer reverse mentoring, where young staff teach technology to managers.

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SH sound

The relationship often continues as a friendship long after the programme ends.

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NG sound

Investing in mentoring helps companies keep talented young people for longer.

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Mentoring Young Employees English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the Mentoring Young Employees English Pronunciation Test?
The Mentoring Young Employees English Pronunciation Test is a free B2 pronunciation test. You read longer sentences out loud and get an instant score, with every unclear word marked in red.
How do I take the Mentoring Young Employees 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 Mentoring Young Employees 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 B2 pronunciation test. To improve faster, book a free lesson with a tutor.