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B1 Pronunciation Test · Intermediate
Traditions in My Family English Pronunciation Test
Practise intermediate English pronunciation with the Traditions in My Family English Pronunciation Test. Read ten natural sentences about family traditions 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 Traditions in My Family English Pronunciation Test
The Traditions in My Family English Pronunciation Test is a free B1 pronunciation test about family traditions. Read ten natural 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 Traditions in My Family pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as family, special, traditions, every, year, camping, first, weekend, august, doing, since, small. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.
Sounds in the Traditions in My Family Pronunciation Test
- SH sound: For SH, push your lips forward and let the air flow softly, as in she.
- Long A sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
- TH sound: Put the tip of your tongue between your teeth for TH, as in think and this.
- 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.
- Short I 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.
How to Do Well in the Traditions in My Family Pronunciation Test
- 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.
- Use a quiet room and keep your microphone close to you.
When you finish, try another B1 pronunciation test or choose a new level on the pronunciation test page.
Sounds in this test
What the Traditions in My Family English Pronunciation Test Checks
01
SH sound
In my family we have some special traditions.
02
Long A sound
Every year we go camping on the first weekend of August.
03
Long A sound
We have been doing this since I was a small child.
04
TH sound
On birthdays, we always have breakfast in bed.
05
Long A sound
My grandmother makes a special cake for every wedding.
06
SH sound
At New Year, everyone writes a wish on a piece of paper.
07
Long E sound
We read the wishes together at the end of the year.
08
Linking words
Some traditions started by accident many years ago.
09
Short I sound
I would like to continue them with my own children.
10
Long O sound
Traditions help our family feel close to each other.
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FAQ
Traditions in My Family English Pronunciation Test: FAQ
What is the Traditions in My Family English Pronunciation Test?
The Traditions in My Family 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 Traditions in My Family 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 Traditions in My Family 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.