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Older Workers in the Labour Market English Pronunciation Test
Take the free Older Workers in the Labour Market English Pronunciation Test: read ten complex sentences about older workers in the labour market aloud and see every unclear word in red.
Level C110 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 Older Workers in the Labour Market English Pronunciation Test
In the Older Workers in the Labour Market English Pronunciation Test you read ten advanced sentences about older workers in the labour market. Your browser listens, compares every word and shows you which sounds to practise next.
Words You Will Practise
In this Older Workers in the Labour Market pronunciation test you will say key words such as people, living, longer, many, now, choose, need, work, well, beyond, traditional, retirement. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.
Sounds in the Older Workers in the Labour Market Pronunciation Test
- Long I sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
- R sound: For R, pull your tongue back and do not touch the top of your mouth, as in red.
- SH sound: For SH, push your lips forward and let the air flow softly, as in she.
- TH sound: Put the tip of your tongue between your teeth for TH, as in think and this.
- Plural endings: Say the -s at the end of plural words clearly: books, dogs, buses.
- S and Z sounds: S sounds like a snake and Z sounds like a bee. Try bus and buzz.
- J sound: For J, start with your tongue on the top of your mouth and use your voice, as in juice.
- W sound: For W, make your lips small and round, then open them, as in water.
- P and B sounds: P has a small puff of air and B uses your voice. Try pen and Ben.
- V sound: For V, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and use your voice, as in very.
How to Do Well in the Older Workers in the Labour Market Pronunciation Test
- 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.
- Use a quiet room and keep your microphone close to you.
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Sounds in this test
What the Older Workers in the Labour Market English Pronunciation Test Checks
01
Long I sound
People are living longer, and many now choose or need to work well beyond traditional retirement age.
02
R sound
Older employees bring valuable experience, reliability and an understanding of how organisations really function.
03
SH sound
However, many report facing subtle age discrimination when applying for new positions.
04
TH sound
Some employers wrongly assume that older workers are less willing to learn new technologies.
05
Plural endings
Flexible working arrangements can help experienced staff balance employment with caring responsibilities or health needs.
06
S and Z sounds
Mixed-age teams often perform well because they combine fresh perspectives with accumulated wisdom.
07
J sound
Mentoring schemes allow senior employees to pass on knowledge before they eventually retire.
08
W sound
Gradual retirement, with reduced hours, eases the transition for both workers and their employers.
09
P and B sounds
Governments are raising pension ages, which makes supporting older workers an economic necessity.
10
V sound
Valuing workers of all ages benefits businesses as well as the wider economy.
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Older Workers in the Labour Market English Pronunciation Test: FAQ
What is the Older Workers in the Labour Market English Pronunciation Test?
The Older Workers in the Labour Market English Pronunciation Test is a free C1 pronunciation test. You read complex sentences out loud and get an instant score, with every unclear word marked in red.
How do I take the Older Workers in the Labour Market 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 Older Workers in the Labour Market 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 C1 pronunciation test. To improve faster, book a free lesson with a tutor.
