A1 Pronunciation Test · Beginner

Toys and Games English Pronunciation Test

Practise beginner English sounds with the Toys and Games English Pronunciation Test. Read ten short sentences about toys and games and get an instant score.

Level A110 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 Toys and Games English Pronunciation Test

The Toys and Games English Pronunciation Test is a free A1 pronunciation test about toys and games. Read ten short 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 Toys and Games pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as new, toy, doll, long, hair, play, ball, like, red, car, let's, game. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the Toys and Games Pronunciation Test

  • OY sound: For Y, start with your tongue high, as in yes and yellow.
  • Short O sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
  • L sound: For L, touch the top of your mouth just behind your teeth, as in love.
  • K and G sounds: K is quiet and G uses your voice. Try coat and goat.
  • Long A sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • AIR sound: For R, pull your tongue back and do not touch the top of your mouth, as in red.
  • Plural endings: Say the -s at the end of plural words clearly: books, dogs, buses.
  • Long I sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • Word stress: Say the strong syllable a little louder and longer than the others.
  • Final consonants: Say the last sound of every word clearly. Do not drop final consonants.

How to Do Well in the Toys and Games 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 A1 pronunciation test or choose a new level on the pronunciation test page.

Sounds in this test

What the Toys and Games English Pronunciation Test Checks

01

OY sound

I have a new toy.

02

Short O sound

My doll has long hair.

03

L sound

We play with a ball.

04

K and G sounds

I like my red car.

05

Long A sound

Let's play a game.

06

AIR sound

My teddy bear is soft.

07

Plural endings

We build with blocks.

08

Long I sound

I fly my kite.

09

Word stress

This puzzle is hard.

10

Final consonants

It is my turn.

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Toys and Games English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the Toys and Games English Pronunciation Test?
The Toys and Games English Pronunciation Test is a free A1 pronunciation test. You read short sentences out loud and get an instant score, with every unclear word marked in red.
How do I take the Toys and Games 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 Toys and Games 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 A1 pronunciation test. To improve faster, book a free lesson with a tutor.