A2 Pronunciation Test · Elementary

Talking About Hobbies with a Friend English Pronunciation Test

Take the free Talking About Hobbies with a Friend English Pronunciation Test: read ten everyday sentences about talking about hobbies aloud and see every unclear word in red.

Level A210 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 Talking About Hobbies with a Friend English Pronunciation Test

This free Talking About Hobbies with a Friend English Pronunciation Test is made for elementary learners. Each of the ten sentences about talking about hobbies uses everyday English, so you can practise linking words in real situations.

Words You Will Practise

In this Talking About Hobbies with a Friend pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as like, doing, weekend, really, enjoy, painting, drawing, sounds, interesting, paint, mostly, landscapes. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the Talking About Hobbies with a Friend Pronunciation Test

  • Question intonation: Let your voice go up at the end of a yes or no question.
  • Long A sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • Short A sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
  • Short U sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
  • 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.

How to Do Well in the Talking About Hobbies with a Friend Pronunciation Test

  • Read at a steady speed and join small words like of, to and and smoothly.
  • 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.

When you finish, try another A2 pronunciation test or choose a new level on the pronunciation test page.

Sounds in this test

What the Talking About Hobbies with a Friend English Pronunciation Test Checks

01

Question intonation

What do you like doing at the weekend?

02

Long A sound

I really enjoy painting and drawing.

03

Question intonation

That sounds interesting, what do you paint?

04

Short A sound

Mostly landscapes and animals in the countryside.

05

Long A sound

I would love to see your paintings one day.

06

Question intonation

What about you, what are your hobbies?

07

Short U sound

I play the drums in a small band.

08

Short A sound

We practise in my garage every Friday.

09

Long I sound

You should come and listen sometime.

10

TH sound

I would really like that, thank you.

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Talking About Hobbies with a Friend English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the Talking About Hobbies with a Friend English Pronunciation Test?
The Talking About Hobbies with a Friend English Pronunciation Test is a free A2 pronunciation test. You read everyday sentences out loud and get an instant score, with every unclear word marked in red.
How do I take the Talking About Hobbies with a Friend 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 Talking About Hobbies with a Friend 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 A2 pronunciation test. To improve faster, book a free lesson with a tutor.