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B1 Pronunciation Test · Intermediate
Recovering from the Flu English Pronunciation Test
Check your English pronunciation with the Recovering from the Flu English Pronunciation Test. Ten natural B1 sentences about being ill, with 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 Recovering from the Flu English Pronunciation Test
The Recovering from the Flu English Pronunciation Test is a free B1 pronunciation test about being ill. Read ten natural sentences out loud and the test gives you an instant pronunciation score, with every unclear word marked in red.
Words You Will Practise
In this Recovering from the Flu pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as last, winter, caught, flu, stayed, bed, days, high, temperature, whole, body, ached. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.
Sounds in the Recovering from the Flu Pronunciation Test
- Final consonants: Say the last sound of every word clearly. Do not drop final consonants.
- H sound: For H, breathe out softly before the vowel, as in happy. Do not drop it.
- Long OO sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
- K and G sounds: K is quiet and G uses your voice. Try coat and goat.
- T and D sounds: T is quiet and D uses your voice. Try ten and den.
- Short I sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
- Short U sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
- Long E sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
- SH sound: For SH, push your lips forward and let the air flow softly, as in she.
How to Do Well in the Recovering from the Flu 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 Recovering from the Flu English Pronunciation Test Checks
01
Final consonants
Last winter I caught the flu and stayed in bed for days.
02
H sound
I had a high temperature and my whole body ached.
03
Long OO sound
My mother brought me hot soup and lots of warm drinks.
04
K and G sounds
I could not sleep well because I was coughing all night.
05
T and D sounds
The doctor told me to rest and drink plenty of water.
06
Short I sound
I missed a whole week of school and felt quite lonely.
07
Short U sound
My friends sent me funny messages to cheer me up.
08
Long E sound
Slowly my energy came back and I started eating again.
09
H sound
When I returned to class, I had lots of homework to do.
10
SH sound
Now I always wash my hands carefully during the cold months.
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FAQ
Recovering from the Flu English Pronunciation Test: FAQ
What is the Recovering from the Flu English Pronunciation Test?
The Recovering from the Flu 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 Recovering from the Flu 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 Recovering from the Flu 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.
