A1 Pronunciation Test · Beginner

My House English Pronunciation Test

Practise beginner English sounds with the My House English Pronunciation Test. Read ten short sentences about your house and get 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 House English Pronunciation Test

In the My House English Pronunciation Test you read ten beginner sentences about your house. Your browser listens, compares every word and shows you which sounds to practise next.

Words You Will Practise

In this My House pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as live, house, red, door, kitchen, big, bathrooms, garden, green, room, upstairs, sofa. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the My House Pronunciation Test

  • OW 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.
  • CH sound: For CH, push your lips forward and stop the air for a moment, as in chicken.
  • TH sound: Put the tip of your tongue between your teeth for TH, as in think and this.
  • Long E 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.
  • S and Z sounds: S sounds like a snake and Z sounds like a bee. Try bus and buzz.
  • W sound: For W, make your lips small and round, then open them, as in water.
  • SH sound: For SH, push your lips forward and let the air flow softly, as in she.
  • Long O sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.

How to Do Well in the My House 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.

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Sounds in this test

What the My House English Pronunciation Test Checks

01

OW sound

I live in a house.

02

R sound

My house has a red door.

03

CH sound

The kitchen is big.

04

TH sound

We have two bathrooms.

05

Long E sound

The garden is green.

06

AIR sound

My room is upstairs.

07

S and Z sounds

The sofa is soft.

08

W sound

We have a white cat.

09

SH sound

Our house is near the shop.

10

Long O sound

I love my home.

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FAQ

My House English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

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