B1 Pronunciation Test · Intermediate

Travelling by Ferry English Pronunciation Test

Check your English pronunciation with the Travelling by Ferry English Pronunciation Test. Ten natural B1 sentences about crossing the sea, with an instant score.

Level B110 sentencesAbout 3 minutesFree
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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 Travelling by Ferry English Pronunciation Test

The Travelling by Ferry English Pronunciation Test is a free B1 pronunciation test about crossing the sea. 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 Travelling by Ferry pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as last, summer, took, ferry, england, france, drove, car, onto, boat, parked, below. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the Travelling by Ferry Pronunciation Test

  • F sound: For F, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and blow gently, as in fish.
  • P and B sounds: P has a small puff of air and B uses your voice. Try pen and Ben.
  • Long E 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.
  • SH sound: For SH, push your lips forward and let the air flow softly, as in she.
  • W sound: For W, make your lips small and round, then open them, as in water.
  • Short I sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
  • CH sound: For CH, push your lips forward and stop the air for a moment, as in chicken.
  • Long I 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 Travelling by Ferry 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 B1 pronunciation test or choose a new level on the pronunciation test page.

Sounds in this test

What the Travelling by Ferry English Pronunciation Test Checks

01

F sound

Last summer, we took a ferry from England to France.

02

P and B sounds

We drove our car onto the boat and parked below deck.

03

Long E sound

Then we went upstairs to find seats near a big window.

04

J sound

The journey took about two hours across the sea.

05

SH sound

At first, the water was calm and the sun was shining.

06

W sound

Later the wind got stronger, and the boat started to rock.

07

Short I sound

My little sister felt seasick, so she lay down on a bench.

08

CH sound

I bought some chips and a hot chocolate in the café.

09

Long I sound

We could see the white cliffs disappear behind us.

10

R sound

When we arrived, we drove straight onto the French motorway.

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Travelling by Ferry English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the Travelling by Ferry English Pronunciation Test?
The Travelling by Ferry 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 Travelling by Ferry 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 Travelling by Ferry 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.