A2 Pronunciation Test · Elementary

Talking About Weather Today English Pronunciation Test

Take the free Talking About Weather Today English Pronunciation Test: read ten everyday sentences about talking about today's weather 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 Weather Today English Pronunciation Test

The Talking About Weather Today English Pronunciation Test is a free A2 pronunciation test about talking about today's weather. 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 Weather Today pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as really, windy, outside, morning, umbrella, broke, way, work, forecast, says, rain, day. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the Talking About Weather Today Pronunciation Test

  • 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.
  • Long A sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • Long E sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • 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.
  • J sound: For J, start with your tongue on the top of your mouth and use your voice, as in juice.
  • Question intonation: Let your voice go up at the end of a yes or no question.

How to Do Well in the Talking About Weather Today 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.

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 Weather Today English Pronunciation Test Checks

01

W sound

It is really windy outside this morning.

02

Long O sound

My umbrella broke on the way to work.

03

Long A sound

The forecast says it will rain all day.

04

Long O sound

It is much colder than yesterday.

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W sound

I should have worn a warmer coat.

06

Long E sound

The streets are full of wet leaves.

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Short U sound

Maybe it will be sunny this afternoon.

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Long I sound

I hope it is dry for my football match.

09

J sound

At least I have my waterproof jacket.

10

Question intonation

What is the weather like where you are?

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Talking About Weather Today English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the Talking About Weather Today English Pronunciation Test?
The Talking About Weather Today 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 Weather Today 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 Weather Today 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.