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My Hobbies English Pronunciation Test
Check your English pronunciation with the My Hobbies English Pronunciation Test. Ten short A1 sentences about your hobbies, 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 Hobbies English Pronunciation Test
The My Hobbies English Pronunciation Test is a free A1 pronunciation test about your hobbies. Read ten short 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 My Hobbies pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as like, reading, books, hobby, drawing, play, guitar, likes, dancing, football, sunday, take. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.
Sounds in the My Hobbies 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.
- Word stress: Say the strong syllable a little louder and longer than the others.
- NG sound: For NG, keep the sound in your nose and do not add a G at the end, as in sing.
- F sound: For F, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and blow gently, as in fish.
- P and B sounds: P has a small puff of air and B uses your voice. Try pen and Ben.
- Question intonation: Let your voice go up at the end of a yes or no question.
How to Do Well in the My Hobbies 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 A1 pronunciation test or choose a new level on the pronunciation test page.
Sounds in this test
What the My Hobbies English Pronunciation Test Checks
01
Short OO sound
I like reading books.
02
H sound
My hobby is drawing.
03
Word stress
I play the guitar.
04
NG sound
She likes dancing.
05
F sound
We play football on Sunday.
06
F sound
I take photos.
07
Word stress
He collects stamps.
08
P and B sounds
I love painting pictures.
09
NG sound
My sister sings songs.
10
Question intonation
What is your hobby?
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FAQ
My Hobbies English Pronunciation Test: FAQ
What is the My Hobbies English Pronunciation Test?
The My Hobbies 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 Hobbies 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 Hobbies 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.
