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Remote Work and City Centres English Pronunciation Test

Check your English pronunciation with the Remote Work and City Centres English Pronunciation Test. Ten complex C1 sentences about remote work and city centres, with an instant score.

Level C110 sentencesAbout 3 minutesFree
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2Read it aloudTap the microphone and say the sentence clearly at a normal speed.
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About the Remote Work and City Centres English Pronunciation Test

This free Remote Work and City Centres English Pronunciation Test is made for advanced learners. Each of the ten sentences about remote work and city centres uses academic and professional vocabulary with natural rhythm and intonation.

Words You Will Practise

In this Remote Work and City Centres pronunciation test you will say key words such as growth, remote, work, significantly, reduced, number, commuters, many, city, centres, cafes, shops. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the Remote Work and City Centres Pronunciation Test

  • R sound: For R, pull your tongue back and do not touch the top of your mouth, as in red.
  • K and G sounds: K is quiet and G uses your voice. Try coat and goat.
  • Plural endings: Say the -s at the end of plural words clearly: books, dogs, buses.
  • V sound: For V, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and use your voice, as in very.
  • S and Z sounds: S sounds like a snake and Z sounds like a bee. Try bus and buzz.
  • F sound: For F, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and blow gently, as in fish.
  • J sound: For J, start with your tongue on the top of your mouth and use your voice, as in juice.
  • Long I 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.
  • TH sound: Put the tip of your tongue between your teeth for TH, as in think and this.

How to Do Well in the Remote Work and City Centres Pronunciation Test

  • 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.
  • Group words into thought units, use falling intonation at the end and stress long words correctly.

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Sounds in this test

What the Remote Work and City Centres English Pronunciation Test Checks

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R sound

The growth of remote work has significantly reduced the number of commuters in many city centres.

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K and G sounds

Cafes and shops that depended on office workers have experienced a sharp decline in customers.

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Plural endings

Some landlords are struggling to fill empty office buildings as companies reduce their space.

04

V sound

Planners are exploring ways to convert offices into homes, studios and community facilities.

05

S and Z sounds

Suburban high streets have benefited as people spend more time and money near their homes.

06

F sound

Public transport operators face falling revenues as fewer passengers travel during peak hours.

07

J sound

City centres may need to reinvent themselves as places for culture, leisure and social life.

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Long I sound

Hybrid working means that offices are busy on certain days and almost empty on others.

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SH sound

Some employers encourage staff to return, arguing that collaboration and learning benefit from proximity.

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TH sound

The long-term impact of remote work on cities will depend on choices made over the coming years.

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Remote Work and City Centres English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the Remote Work and City Centres English Pronunciation Test?
The Remote Work and City Centres 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 Remote Work and City Centres 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 Remote Work and City Centres 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.