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Unpaid Care Work English Pronunciation Test

Check your English pronunciation with the Unpaid Care Work English Pronunciation Test. Ten complex C1 sentences about unpaid care work, with an instant score.

Level C110 sentencesAbout 3 minutesFree
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2Read it aloudTap the microphone and say the sentence clearly at a normal speed.
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About the Unpaid Care Work English Pronunciation Test

Want to sound clearer when you talk about unpaid care work? The Unpaid Care Work English Pronunciation Test lets you practise ten easy C1 sentences and check your English pronunciation in seconds.

Words You Will Practise

In this Unpaid Care Work pronunciation test you will say key words such as unpaid, care, work, includes, looking, after, children, elderly, relatives, household, responsibilities, without. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the Unpaid Care Work Pronunciation Test

  • Long OO sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • W sound: For W, make your lips small and round, then open them, as in water.
  • S and Z sounds: S sounds like a snake and Z sounds like a bee. Try bus and buzz.
  • R 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.
  • CH sound: For CH, push your lips forward and stop the air for a moment, as in chicken.
  • Long A 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.
  • K and G sounds: K is quiet and G uses your voice. Try coat and goat.
  • J sound: For J, start with your tongue on the top of your mouth and use your voice, as in juice.

How to Do Well in the Unpaid Care Work Pronunciation Test

  • Take the test again tomorrow and try to beat your score.
  • Group words into thought units, use falling intonation at the end and stress long words correctly.
  • If a word turns red, tap it, listen again and repeat the whole sentence.

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Sounds in this test

What the Unpaid Care Work English Pronunciation Test Checks

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Long OO sound

Unpaid care work includes looking after children, elderly relatives and household responsibilities without payment.

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W sound

Across the world, women perform a far greater share of this work than men.

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S and Z sounds

Economists argue that unpaid care contributes enormously to society yet rarely appears in official statistics.

04

R sound

Caring responsibilities often force people to reduce their working hours or leave employment entirely.

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Plural endings

This can have long-term consequences for income, career progression and eventual pension savings.

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CH sound

Affordable childcare allows more parents to remain in paid work if they choose to.

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Long A sound

Some countries offer carers' allowances, though these payments are often very modest in value.

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F sound

Flexible employment policies help workers combine professional responsibilities with care for their families.

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K and G sounds

Recognising the value of unpaid care could encourage a fairer distribution of these tasks at home.

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J sound

As populations age, the demand for both paid and unpaid care will increase substantially.

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Unpaid Care Work English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the Unpaid Care Work English Pronunciation Test?
The Unpaid Care Work English Pronunciation Test is a free C1 pronunciation test. You read complex sentences out loud and get an instant score, with every unclear word marked in red.
How do I take the Unpaid Care Work 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 Unpaid Care Work 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 C1 pronunciation test. To improve faster, book a free lesson with a tutor.