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B2 Pronunciation Test · Upper Intermediate
Overcoming a Fear of Failure English Pronunciation Test
Take the free Overcoming a Fear of Failure English Pronunciation Test: read ten longer sentences about taking risks aloud and see every unclear word in red.
Level B210 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 Overcoming a Fear of Failure English Pronunciation Test
This free Overcoming a Fear of Failure English Pronunciation Test is made for upper intermediate learners. Each of the ten sentences about taking risks mixes difficult sound pairs with sentence stress and connected speech.
Words You Will Practise
In this Overcoming a Fear of Failure pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as years, fear, failing, stopped, applying, more, challenging, jobs, always, chose, safe, option. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.
Sounds in the Overcoming a Fear of Failure Pronunciation Test
- F sound: For F, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and blow gently, as in fish.
- CH sound: For CH, push your lips forward and stop the air for a moment, as in chicken.
- OY sound: For Y, start with your tongue high, as in yes and yellow.
- 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.
- SH sound: For SH, push your lips forward and let the air flow softly, as in she.
- J sound: For J, start with your tongue on the top of your mouth and use your voice, as in juice.
- P and B sounds: P has a small puff of air and B uses your voice. Try pen and Ben.
- NG sound: For NG, keep the sound in your nose and do not add a G at the end, as in sing.
- Short OO sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
How to Do Well in the Overcoming a Fear of Failure Pronunciation Test
- Take the test again tomorrow and try to beat your score.
- Pause at commas, keep the rhythm steady and stress the key words in each part of the sentence.
- If a word turns red, tap it, listen again and repeat the whole sentence.
When you finish, try another B2 pronunciation test or choose a new level on the pronunciation test page.
Sounds in this test
What the Overcoming a Fear of Failure English Pronunciation Test Checks
01
F sound
For years, my fear of failing stopped me from applying for more challenging jobs.
02
CH sound
I always chose the safe option, even when I felt bored and frustrated.
03
OY sound
A friend pointed out that I was missing opportunities because of imagined disasters.
04
Long I sound
I began by setting myself small challenges that felt slightly uncomfortable.
05
V sound
For example, I volunteered to present a report at our monthly team meeting.
06
SH sound
Although my voice was shaking, the presentation went far better than expected.
07
J sound
Gradually, I realised that making mistakes is a normal part of learning.
08
P and B sounds
Last year, I finally applied for a management position and got the job.
09
NG sound
I still feel nervous sometimes, but I no longer let fear make my decisions.
10
Short OO sound
Looking back, the risks I avoided worry me more than the ones I took.
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FAQ
Overcoming a Fear of Failure English Pronunciation Test: FAQ
What is the Overcoming a Fear of Failure English Pronunciation Test?
The Overcoming a Fear of Failure English Pronunciation Test is a free B2 pronunciation test. You read longer sentences out loud and get an instant score, with every unclear word marked in red.
How do I take the Overcoming a Fear of Failure 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 Overcoming a Fear of Failure 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 B2 pronunciation test. To improve faster, book a free lesson with a tutor.
