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A2 Pronunciation Test · Elementary
Terrible Day English Pronunciation Test
Take the free Terrible Day English Pronunciation Test: read ten everyday sentences about a bad day 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 Terrible Day English Pronunciation Test
Want to sound clearer when you talk about a bad day? The Terrible Day English Pronunciation Test lets you practise ten easy A2 sentences and check your English pronunciation in seconds.
Words You Will Practise
In this Terrible Day pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as yesterday, really, bad, day, alarm, ring, morning, missed, bus, got, work, late. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.
Sounds in the Terrible Day Pronunciation Test
- Long A sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
- NG sound: For NG, keep the sound in your nose and do not add a G at the end, as in sing.
- Short I sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
- F sound: For F, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and blow gently, as in fish.
- Short O sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
- Long O 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.
- Short E sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
How to Do Well in the Terrible Day 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 Terrible Day English Pronunciation Test Checks
01
Long A sound
Yesterday was a really bad day for me.
02
NG sound
My alarm did not ring in the morning.
03
Short I sound
I missed the bus and got to work late.
04
F sound
I forgot my lunch on the kitchen table.
05
Long A sound
It rained all day and I had no umbrella.
06
Short O sound
My computer stopped working in the afternoon.
07
Short O sound
I dropped my phone on the way home.
08
Long O sound
Then I lost my keys at the station.
09
Linking words
Luckily, my neighbour had a spare key.
10
Short E sound
Today I hope everything goes better.
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FAQ
Terrible Day English Pronunciation Test: FAQ
What is the Terrible Day English Pronunciation Test?
The Terrible Day 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 Terrible Day 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 Terrible Day 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.
