B1 Pronunciation Test · Intermediate

Too Much Screen Time English Pronunciation Test

Practise intermediate English pronunciation with the Too Much Screen Time English Pronunciation Test. Read ten natural sentences about too much screen time and get 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 Too Much Screen Time English Pronunciation Test

This free Too Much Screen Time English Pronunciation Test is made for intermediate learners. Each of the ten sentences about too much screen time sounds like real conversation, with weak forms and natural word stress.

Words You Will Practise

In this Too Much Screen Time pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as most, people, spend, many, hours, day, looking, screens, work, computer, eight, every. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the Too Much Screen Time Pronunciation Test

  • Long E sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • Long OO sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • Short I 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.
  • F sound: For F, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and blow gently, as in fish.
  • Long A sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • Long O sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • R sound: For R, pull your tongue back and do not touch the top of your mouth, as in red.

How to Do Well in the Too Much Screen Time Pronunciation Test

  • 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.
  • Take the test again tomorrow and try to beat your score.

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Sounds in this test

What the Too Much Screen Time English Pronunciation Test Checks

01

Long E sound

Most people spend many hours a day looking at screens.

02

Long OO sound

I work on a computer for eight hours every day.

03

Short I sound

In the evening I often watch series on my laptop.

04

Long I sound

Recently I noticed that my eyes were often tired.

05

F sound

I also found it harder to fall asleep at night.

06

Long A sound

Now I try to take a short break every hour.

07

Long O sound

I do not use my phone for an hour before bed.

08

Long A sound

At weekends I spend more time outside with friends.

09

R sound

I have also started reading paper books again.

10

Long A sound

I feel much better since I made these changes.

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FAQ

Too Much Screen Time English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the Too Much Screen Time English Pronunciation Test?
The Too Much Screen Time 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 Too Much Screen Time 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 Too Much Screen Time 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.