A1 Pronunciation Test · Beginner

My Pet Cat English Pronunciation Test

Practise beginner English sounds with the My Pet Cat English Pronunciation Test. Read ten short sentences about my pet cat 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 Pet Cat English Pronunciation Test

The My Pet Cat English Pronunciation Test is a free A1 pronunciation test about my pet cat. 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 Pet Cat pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as grey, cat, called, luna, sleeps, bed, drinks, milk, likes, play, fur, soft. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the My Pet Cat Pronunciation Test

  • Long A sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • L sound: For L, touch the top of your mouth just behind your teeth, as in love.
  • Short E sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
  • Short I sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
  • Plural endings: Say the -s at the end of plural words clearly: books, dogs, buses.
  • F sound: For F, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and blow gently, as in fish.
  • 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.

How to Do Well in the My Pet Cat Pronunciation Test

  • Tap the speaker and listen to the model sentence before you speak.
  • 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.

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 Pet Cat English Pronunciation Test Checks

01

Long A sound

I have a grey cat.

02

L sound

My cat is called Luna.

03

Short E sound

She sleeps on my bed.

04

Short I sound

My cat drinks milk.

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Plural endings

She likes to play.

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F sound

Her fur is very soft.

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Long E sound

She has green eyes.

08

CH sound

My cat chases a mouse.

09

Long I sound

She sits by the fire.

10

F sound

I feed her every morning.

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FAQ

My Pet Cat English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the My Pet Cat English Pronunciation Test?
The My Pet Cat 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 Pet Cat 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 Pet Cat 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.