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B1 Pronunciation Test · Intermediate
Starting a Blog English Pronunciation Test
Check your English pronunciation with the Starting a Blog English Pronunciation Test. Ten natural B1 sentences about writing online, 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 Starting a Blog English Pronunciation Test
This free Starting a Blog English Pronunciation Test is made for intermediate learners. Each of the ten sentences about writing online sounds like real conversation, with weak forms and natural word stress.
Words You Will Practise
In this Starting a Blog pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as last, year, started, blog, about, cooking, simple, cheap, meals, wanted, help, other. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.
Sounds in the Starting a Blog Pronunciation Test
- Long E sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
- 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.
- F sound: For F, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and blow gently, as in fish.
- Long O 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.
- SH sound: For SH, push your lips forward and let the air flow softly, as in she.
- P and B sounds: P has a small puff of air and B uses your voice. Try pen and Ben.
- R sound: For R, pull your tongue back and do not touch the top of your mouth, as in red.
- Short OO sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
How to Do Well in the Starting a Blog Pronunciation Test
- Take the test again tomorrow and try to beat your score.
- Stress the important words and say small words like to, for and of quickly and softly.
- If a word turns red, tap it, listen again and repeat the whole sentence.
When you finish, try another B1 pronunciation test or choose a new level on the pronunciation test page.
Sounds in this test
What the Starting a Blog English Pronunciation Test Checks
01
Long E sound
Last year, I started a blog about cooking simple, cheap meals.
02
J sound
I wanted to help other students who live on small budgets.
03
Long I sound
First, I chose a name and designed a simple website.
04
F sound
Every week, I write a new recipe and take photos.
05
Long O sound
At first, only my family and close friends read it.
06
K and G sounds
After a few months, strangers started leaving comments and questions.
07
SH sound
Some readers even sent me photos of the dishes they cooked.
08
P and B sounds
My most popular recipe is a cheap and easy vegetable soup.
09
R sound
Writing the blog has improved my writing and photography skills.
10
Short OO sound
One day, I would love to write a real cookbook.
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FAQ
Starting a Blog English Pronunciation Test: FAQ
What is the Starting a Blog English Pronunciation Test?
The Starting a Blog 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 Starting a Blog 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 Starting a Blog 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.
