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B1 Pronunciation Test · Intermediate
Problems in My Neighbourhood English Pronunciation Test
Practise intermediate English pronunciation with the Problems in My Neighbourhood English Pronunciation Test. Read ten natural sentences about problems in your neighbourhood 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.
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About the Problems in My Neighbourhood English Pronunciation Test
This free Problems in My Neighbourhood English Pronunciation Test is made for intermediate learners. Each of the ten sentences about problems in your neighbourhood sounds like real conversation, with weak forms and natural word stress.
Words You Will Practise
In this Problems in My Neighbourhood pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as problems, neighbourhood, moment, traffic, become, much, worse, last, few, years, many, people. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.
Sounds in the Problems in My Neighbourhood Pronunciation Test
- Short O sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
- Long A sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
- 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.
- Long O sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
- P and B sounds: P has a small puff of air and B uses your voice. Try pen and Ben.
- W sound: For W, make your lips small and round, then open them, as in water.
How to Do Well in the Problems in My Neighbourhood Pronunciation Test
- Stress the important words and say small words like to, for and of quickly and softly.
- 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 B1 pronunciation test or choose a new level on the pronunciation test page.
Sounds in this test
What the Problems in My Neighbourhood English Pronunciation Test Checks
01
Short O sound
There are some problems in my neighbourhood at the moment.
02
Long A sound
The traffic has become much worse in the last few years.
03
Short OO sound
Many people drive their children to school every morning.
04
Long I sound
There is also a lot of litter in the park.
05
Long O sound
Some of the street lights have been broken for months.
06
P and B sounds
Our neighbours have started a group to discuss these problems.
07
Long A sound
We have written a letter to the local council.
08
Long A sound
We have also organised a clean-up day for next month.
09
W sound
I think people care more when they work together.
10
Long A sound
I hope our neighbourhood will soon be safer and cleaner.
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FAQ
Problems in My Neighbourhood English Pronunciation Test: FAQ
What is the Problems in My Neighbourhood English Pronunciation Test?
The Problems in My Neighbourhood 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 Problems in My Neighbourhood 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 Problems in My Neighbourhood 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.