A1 Pronunciation Test · Beginner

My Garden English Pronunciation Test

Check your English pronunciation with the My Garden English Pronunciation Test. Ten short A1 sentences about your garden, with an instant score.

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 My Garden English Pronunciation Test

This free My Garden English Pronunciation Test is made for beginners. Each of the ten sentences about your garden has only a few simple words, so you can focus on clear, correct English sounds.

Words You Will Practise

In this My Garden pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as small, garden, many, flowers, water, plants, roses, red, grow, tomatoes, bird, sits. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the My Garden Pronunciation Test

  • Word stress: Say the strong syllable a little louder and longer than the others.
  • F sound: For F, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and blow gently, as in fish.
  • W sound: For W, make your lips small and round, then open them, as in water.
  • R sound: For R, pull your tongue back and do not touch the top of your mouth, as in red.
  • Long O sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • TH sound: Put the tip of your tongue between your teeth for TH, as in think and this.
  • S and Z sounds: S sounds like a snake and Z sounds like a bee. Try bus and buzz.
  • NG sound: For NG, keep the sound in your nose and do not add a G at the end, as in sing.
  • H sound: For H, breathe out softly before the vowel, as in happy. Do not drop it.

How to Do Well in the My Garden 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 My Garden English Pronunciation Test Checks

01

Word stress

We have a small garden.

02

F sound

There are many flowers.

03

W sound

I water the plants.

04

R sound

The roses are red.

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Long O sound

We grow tomatoes.

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TH sound

A bird sits on the tree.

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S and Z sounds

My cat sleeps in the sun.

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NG sound

The grass is long.

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H sound

I help my dad.

10

Word stress

I love our garden.

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FAQ

My Garden English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the My Garden English Pronunciation Test?
The My Garden 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 My Garden 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 My Garden 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.