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B1 Pronunciation Test · Intermediate
Spending a Day by the Canal English Pronunciation Test
Check your English pronunciation with the Spending a Day by the Canal English Pronunciation Test. Ten natural B1 sentences about a quiet walk, 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 Spending a Day by the Canal English Pronunciation Test
In the Spending a Day by the Canal English Pronunciation Test you read ten intermediate sentences about a quiet walk. Your browser listens, compares every word and shows you which sounds to practise next.
Words You Will Practise
In this Spending a Day by the Canal pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as near, town, canal, path, beside, sunny, days, walk, along, dog, colourful, narrow. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.
Sounds in the Spending a Day by the Canal Pronunciation Test
- Short A sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
- W sound: For W, make your lips small and round, then open them, as in water.
- Long O 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.
- S and Z sounds: S sounds like a snake and Z sounds like a bee. Try bus and buzz.
- Long E 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.
- L sound: For L, touch the top of your mouth just behind your teeth, as in love.
- R sound: For R, pull your tongue back and do not touch the top of your mouth, as in red.
- P and B sounds: P has a small puff of air and B uses your voice. Try pen and Ben.
How to Do Well in the Spending a Day by the Canal Pronunciation Test
- 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.
- Tap the speaker and listen to the model sentence before you speak.
When you finish, try another B1 pronunciation test or choose a new level on the pronunciation test page.
Sounds in this test
What the Spending a Day by the Canal English Pronunciation Test Checks
01
Short A sound
Near my town, there is a canal with a path beside it.
02
W sound
On sunny days, I walk along it with my dog.
03
Long O sound
Colourful narrow boats are tied up along the grassy banks.
04
V sound
Some people actually live on these boats all year.
05
S and Z sounds
Ducks and swans swim slowly beside us as we walk.
06
Long E sound
There is a small café that sells cakes and tea.
07
TH sound
I often sit outside and watch the boats go through the locks.
08
L sound
Each lock fills with water to lift the boats up.
09
R sound
In autumn, the trees along the canal turn red and gold.
10
P and B sounds
It is the most peaceful place I know in my area.
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FAQ
Spending a Day by the Canal English Pronunciation Test: FAQ
What is the Spending a Day by the Canal English Pronunciation Test?
The Spending a Day by the Canal 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 Spending a Day by the Canal 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 Spending a Day by the Canal 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.
