B1 Pronunciation Test · Intermediate

Ordering Furniture Online English Pronunciation Test

Practise intermediate English pronunciation with the Ordering Furniture Online English Pronunciation Test. Read ten natural sentences about buying for a new flat 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.
Your browser can't do speech recognition. Please open this page in Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge or Safari.
Sentence 1 of 10Score so far: –

Tap the microphone and read the sentence.

Your words will appear here as you speak…
0
ClearAlmost rightNot understoodTap any word to hear it

Your result

0out of 100

0clear words
0almost right
0to practise

Words to practise

Sentence by sentence

Want to fix the red words faster?Practise them with a tutor in a free lesson.
Book a Free Lesson

About the Ordering Furniture Online English Pronunciation Test

In the Ordering Furniture Online English Pronunciation Test you read ten intermediate sentences about buying for a new flat. Your browser listens, compares every word and shows you which sounds to practise next.

Words You Will Practise

In this Ordering Furniture Online pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as moved, into, flat, needed, new, sofa, looked, hundreds, sofas, different, furniture, websites. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the Ordering Furniture Online Pronunciation Test

  • Long OO 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.
  • Short OO sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
  • Long I sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • V sound: For V, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and use your voice, as in very.
  • Long A sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • Short A sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
  • K and G sounds: K is quiet and G uses your voice. Try coat and goat.
  • P and B sounds: P has a small puff of air and B uses your voice. Try pen and Ben.

How to Do Well in the Ordering Furniture Online 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.

When you finish, try another B1 pronunciation test or choose a new level on the pronunciation test page.

Sounds in this test

What the Ordering Furniture Online English Pronunciation Test Checks

01

Long OO sound

When I moved into my flat, I needed a new sofa.

02

F sound

I looked at hundreds of sofas on different furniture websites.

03

Short OO sound

In the end, I chose a grey one with soft cushions.

04

Long I sound

The website promised that it would arrive within ten days.

05

V sound

After two weeks, there was still no sign of my delivery.

06

Long A sound

I phoned customer service, and they said it was delayed.

07

Short A sound

Finally a large van stopped outside my building on Friday.

08

F sound

The sofa was too wide to fit through the front door.

09

K and G sounds

Two men had to take the legs off to get it inside.

10

P and B sounds

Now it looks perfect in my living room and feels comfortable.

Keep practising

More B1 Pronunciation Tests

Turn Red Words into Green Words

A tutor can show you exactly how to say the sounds you missed. Try a free lesson and hear the difference.

Book a Free LessonPrivate tutors from €12 per hour
FAQ

Ordering Furniture Online English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the Ordering Furniture Online English Pronunciation Test?
The Ordering Furniture Online 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 Ordering Furniture Online 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 Ordering Furniture Online 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.