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Space Debris English Pronunciation Test

Check your English pronunciation with the Space Debris English Pronunciation Test. Ten complex C1 sentences about space debris, with 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 Space Debris English Pronunciation Test

In the Space Debris English Pronunciation Test you read ten advanced sentences about space debris. Your browser listens, compares every word and shows you which sounds to practise next.

Words You Will Practise

In this Space Debris pronunciation test you will say key words such as thousands, defunct, satellites, fragments, old, rockets, currently, orbiting, earth, even, tiny, pieces. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the Space Debris Pronunciation Test

  • R sound: For R, pull your tongue back and do not touch the top of your mouth, as in red.
  • T and D sounds: T is quiet and D uses your voice. Try ten and den.
  • K and G sounds: K is quiet and G uses your voice. Try coat and goat.
  • V sound: For V, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and use your voice, as in very.
  • J sound: For J, start with your tongue on the top of your mouth and use your voice, as in juice.
  • Plural endings: Say the -s at the end of plural words clearly: books, dogs, buses.
  • Long I sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • TH sound: Put the tip of your tongue between your teeth for TH, as in think and this.
  • 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.

How to Do Well in the Space Debris 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.

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Sounds in this test

What the Space Debris English Pronunciation Test Checks

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R sound

Thousands of defunct satellites and fragments of old rockets are currently orbiting the Earth.

02

T and D sounds

Even tiny pieces of debris travel fast enough to seriously damage working spacecraft.

03

K and G sounds

Collisions can create clouds of new fragments, increasing the danger for everything else in orbit.

04

V sound

Astronauts on the International Space Station occasionally have to manoeuvre to avoid passing debris.

05

J sound

The rapid launch of large satellite networks has made the problem considerably more urgent.

06

Plural endings

Engineers are developing nets, harpoons and magnets designed to capture and remove orbiting junk.

07

Long I sound

New satellites are increasingly designed to burn up in the atmosphere at the end of their lives.

08

TH sound

There is currently no single international authority responsible for cleaning up low orbit.

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F sound

Astronomers complain that bright satellites interfere with telescope observations of the night sky.

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SH sound

Protecting orbital space is essential for the communications and navigation systems we rely on daily.

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FAQ

Space Debris English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the Space Debris English Pronunciation Test?
The Space Debris 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 Space Debris 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 Space Debris 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.