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Paywalls and Online Journalism English Pronunciation Test
Practise advanced English pronunciation with the Paywalls and Online Journalism English Pronunciation Test. Read ten complex sentences about paywalls and online journalism and get an instant score.
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 Paywalls and Online Journalism English Pronunciation Test
Want to sound clearer when you talk about paywalls and online journalism? The Paywalls and Online Journalism English Pronunciation Test lets you practise ten easy C1 sentences and check your English pronunciation in seconds.
Words You Will Practise
In this Paywalls and Online Journalism pronunciation test you will say key words such as many, newspapers, introduced, paywalls, fund, journalism, advertising, revenue, steadily, declined, readers, must. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.
Sounds in the Paywalls and Online Journalism Pronunciation Test
- P and B sounds: P has a small puff of air and B uses your voice. Try pen and Ben.
- S and Z sounds: S sounds like a snake and Z sounds like a bee. Try bus and buzz.
- K and G sounds: K is quiet and G uses your voice. Try coat and goat.
- F sound: For F, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and blow gently, as in fish.
- SH sound: For SH, push your lips forward and let the air flow softly, as in she.
- V sound: For V, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and use your voice, as in very.
- Plural endings: Say the -s at the end of plural words clearly: books, dogs, buses.
- H sound: For H, breathe out softly before the vowel, as in happy. Do not drop it.
- Long I sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
- J sound: For J, start with your tongue on the top of your mouth and use your voice, as in juice.
How to Do Well in the Paywalls and Online Journalism Pronunciation Test
- Group words into thought units, use falling intonation at the end and stress long words correctly.
- If a word turns red, tap it, listen again and repeat the whole sentence.
- Take the test again tomorrow and try to beat your score.
When you finish, try another C1 pronunciation test or choose a new level on the pronunciation test page.
Sounds in this test
What the Paywalls and Online Journalism English Pronunciation Test Checks
01
P and B sounds
Many newspapers have introduced paywalls to fund journalism as advertising revenue has steadily declined.
02
S and Z sounds
Readers must subscribe to access articles that were once available online for free.
03
K and G sounds
Quality reporting is expensive, especially investigative work that may take months to complete.
04
F sound
Critics fear that paywalls create a divide between those who can afford reliable news and those who cannot.
05
SH sound
Free websites funded by clicks may prioritise sensational headlines over careful reporting.
06
V sound
Some publications ask readers for voluntary donations instead of making subscriptions compulsory.
07
Plural endings
Bundled subscriptions allow readers to access several publications for a single monthly fee.
08
H sound
Local newspapers have been hit particularly hard by changes in the advertising market.
09
Long I sound
Public service broadcasters continue to provide free news funded by licence fees or taxation.
10
J sound
The search for sustainable business models will shape the future of independent journalism.
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FAQ
Paywalls and Online Journalism English Pronunciation Test: FAQ
What is the Paywalls and Online Journalism English Pronunciation Test?
The Paywalls and Online Journalism 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 Paywalls and Online Journalism 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 Paywalls and Online Journalism 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.
