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B1 Pronunciation Test · Intermediate
My Grandmother’s Recipes English Pronunciation Test
Practise intermediate English pronunciation with the My Grandmother's Recipes English Pronunciation Test. Read ten natural sentences about family cooking and get an instant score.
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 My Grandmother's Recipes English Pronunciation Test
This free My Grandmother's Recipes English Pronunciation Test is made for intermediate learners. Each of the ten sentences about family cooking sounds like real conversation, with weak forms and natural word stress.
Words You Will Practise
In this My Grandmother's Recipes pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as grandmother, notebook, full, favourite, recipes, wrote, most, hand, many, years, ago, pages. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.
Sounds in the My Grandmother's Recipes Pronunciation Test
- Short OO sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
- H sound: For H, breathe out softly before the vowel, as in happy. Do not drop it.
- Long A sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
- F sound: For F, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and blow gently, as in fish.
- S and Z sounds: S sounds like a snake and Z sounds like a bee. Try bus and buzz.
- T and D sounds: T is quiet and D uses your voice. Try ten and den.
- Long E sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
- CH sound: For CH, push your lips forward and stop the air for a moment, as in chicken.
- Long I sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
- AIR sound: For R, pull your tongue back and do not touch the top of your mouth, as in red.
How to Do Well in the My Grandmother's Recipes 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.
- Stress the important words and say small words like to, for and of quickly and softly.
When you finish, try another B1 pronunciation test or choose a new level on the pronunciation test page.
Sounds in this test
What the My Grandmother’s Recipes English Pronunciation Test Checks
01
Short OO sound
My grandmother has a notebook full of her favourite recipes.
02
H sound
She wrote most of them by hand many years ago.
03
Long A sound
Some pages have old stains from flour and melted butter.
04
F sound
Her apple pie is the most famous dish in our family.
05
S and Z sounds
She never measures anything, so the recipes are not exact.
06
T and D sounds
Last summer she taught me how to make her bread.
07
Long E sound
We kneaded the dough together and left it near the window.
08
CH sound
While it baked, she told me stories about her childhood.
09
Long I sound
I am typing all her recipes into a computer now.
10
AIR sound
One day I want to share them with my own children.
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FAQ
My Grandmother’s Recipes English Pronunciation Test: FAQ
What is the My Grandmother’s Recipes English Pronunciation Test?
The My Grandmother’s Recipes 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 My Grandmother’s Recipes 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 Grandmother’s Recipes 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.
