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A2 Pronunciation Test · Elementary
Talking About Music English Pronunciation Test
Practise elementary English pronunciation with the Talking About Music English Pronunciation Test. Read ten everyday sentences about talking about music and get an instant score.
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 Music English Pronunciation Test
The Talking About Music English Pronunciation Test is a free A2 pronunciation test about talking about music. Read ten everyday 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 Talking About Music pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as listen, music, every, single, day, favourite, kind, pop, dad, prefers, rock, eighties. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.
Sounds in the Talking About Music Pronunciation Test
- Long OO sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
- Short O sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
- R sound: For R, pull your tongue back and do not touch the top of your mouth, as in red.
- 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.
- NG sound: For NG, keep the sound in your nose and do not add a G at the end, as in sing.
- Long E sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
- Linking words: Join a word that ends in a consonant to a word that starts with a vowel, so it sounds smooth.
- Long I sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
How to Do Well in the Talking About Music 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 A2 pronunciation test or choose a new level on the pronunciation test page.
Sounds in this test
What the Talking About Music English Pronunciation Test Checks
01
Long OO sound
I listen to music every single day.
02
Long OO sound
My favourite kind of music is pop.
03
Short O sound
My dad prefers rock music from the eighties.
04
R sound
I am learning to play the guitar.
05
Short A sound
I practise for half an hour after school.
06
Short U sound
I often listen to music on the bus.
07
NG sound
My favourite singer is giving a concert soon.
08
Long E sound
I already bought tickets for my friend and me.
09
Linking words
Music helps me relax after a long day.
10
Long I sound
I cannot imagine my life without music.
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FAQ
Talking About Music English Pronunciation Test: FAQ
What is the Talking About Music English Pronunciation Test?
The Talking About Music 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 Music 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 Music 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.
