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B1 Pronunciation Test · Intermediate
Saving Up for a Holiday English Pronunciation Test
Take the free Saving Up for a Holiday English Pronunciation Test: read ten natural sentences about planning ahead aloud and see every unclear word in red.
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 Saving Up for a Holiday English Pronunciation Test
The Saving Up for a Holiday English Pronunciation Test is a free B1 pronunciation test about planning ahead. 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 Saving Up for a Holiday pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as year, want, holiday, greece, flights, hotels, expensive, saving, every, month, opened, special. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.
Sounds in the Saving Up for a Holiday Pronunciation Test
- Long E 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.
- OW sound: For W, make your lips small and round, then open them, as in water.
- Short U sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
- K and G sounds: K is quiet and G uses your voice. Try coat and goat.
- Linking words: Join a word that ends in a consonant to a word that starts with a vowel, so it sounds smooth.
- 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.
- H sound: For H, breathe out softly before the vowel, as in happy. Do not drop it.
- TH sound: Put the tip of your tongue between your teeth for TH, as in think and this.
How to Do Well in the Saving Up for a Holiday Pronunciation Test
- Tap the speaker and listen to the model sentence before you speak.
- Use a quiet room and keep your microphone close to you.
- Try the test in British English and then in American English to hear the difference.
When you finish, try another B1 pronunciation test or choose a new level on the pronunciation test page.
Sounds in this test
What the Saving Up for a Holiday English Pronunciation Test Checks
01
Long E sound
This year I want to go on holiday to Greece.
02
V sound
Flights and hotels are expensive, so I am saving every month.
03
OW sound
I opened a special savings account at my bank.
04
Short U sound
Every payday I put a small amount of money into it.
05
K and G sounds
I have stopped buying coffee at work every morning.
06
Linking words
I also cook at home instead of eating out.
07
Long O sound
Sometimes it is hard to say no to my friends.
08
P and B sounds
I keep a picture of a Greek beach on my fridge.
09
H sound
After six months, I already have half the money I need.
10
TH sound
I think the holiday will feel better because I earned it.
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FAQ
Saving Up for a Holiday English Pronunciation Test: FAQ
What is the Saving Up for a Holiday English Pronunciation Test?
The Saving Up for a Holiday 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 Saving Up for a Holiday 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 Saving Up for a Holiday 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.
