A2 Pronunciation Test · Elementary

Waiting for a Delivery English Pronunciation Test

Practise elementary English pronunciation with the Waiting for a Delivery English Pronunciation Test. Read ten everyday sentences about waiting for a delivery and get an instant score.

Level A210 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 Waiting for a Delivery English Pronunciation Test

Want to sound clearer when you talk about waiting for a delivery? The Waiting for a Delivery English Pronunciation Test lets you practise ten easy A2 sentences and check your English pronunciation in seconds.

Words You Will Practise

In this Waiting for a Delivery pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as waiting, parcel, arrive, today, website, says, come, before, noon, cannot, leave, house. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the Waiting for a Delivery Pronunciation Test

  • Long A 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.
  • Long I 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.
  • SH sound: For SH, push your lips forward and let the air flow softly, as in she.
  • NG sound: For NG, keep the sound in your nose and do not add a G at the end, as in sing.

How to Do Well in the Waiting for a Delivery Pronunciation Test

  • Take the test again tomorrow and try to beat your score.
  • Read at a steady speed and join small words like of, to and and smoothly.
  • If a word turns red, tap it, listen again and repeat the whole sentence.

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Sounds in this test

What the Waiting for a Delivery English Pronunciation Test Checks

01

Long A sound

I am waiting for a parcel to arrive today.

02

Long OO sound

The website says it will come before noon.

03

Long I sound

I cannot leave the house until it arrives.

04

TH sound

It is a present for my brother's birthday.

05

Long I sound

The delivery driver called me at eleven.

06

Long I sound

He could not find our building.

07

SH sound

I gave him directions on the phone.

08

NG sound

Five minutes later he rang the doorbell.

09

Long I sound

I signed for the parcel at the door.

10

SH sound

Now I can finally go to the shops.

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FAQ

Waiting for a Delivery English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the Waiting for a Delivery English Pronunciation Test?
The Waiting for a Delivery English Pronunciation Test is a free A2 pronunciation test. You read everyday sentences out loud and get an instant score, with every unclear word marked in red.
How do I take the Waiting for a Delivery 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 Waiting for a Delivery 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 A2 pronunciation test. To improve faster, book a free lesson with a tutor.