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B1 Pronunciation Test · Intermediate
When Our Fridge Stopped Working English Pronunciation Test
Check your English pronunciation with the When Our Fridge Stopped Working English Pronunciation Test. Ten natural B1 sentences about a broken fridge, with 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 When Our Fridge Stopped Working English Pronunciation Test
Want to sound clearer when you talk about a broken fridge? The When Our Fridge Stopped Working English Pronunciation Test lets you practise ten easy B1 sentences and check your English pronunciation in seconds.
Words You Will Practise
In this When Our Fridge Stopped Working pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as hot, morning, fridge, suddenly, stopped, working, completely, milk, butter, inside, become, warm. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.
Sounds in the When Our Fridge Stopped Working Pronunciation Test
- Final consonants: Say the last sound of every word clearly. Do not drop final consonants.
- Short U sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
- TH sound: Put the tip of your tongue between your teeth for TH, as in think and this.
- 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.
- Long I sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
- SH sound: For SH, push your lips forward and let the air flow softly, as in she.
- Short I sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
- -ed endings: Past tense -ed can sound like T, D or ID: walked, played, wanted.
- V sound: For V, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and use your voice, as in very.
How to Do Well in the When Our Fridge Stopped Working Pronunciation Test
- If a word turns red, tap it, listen again and repeat the whole sentence.
- Take the test again tomorrow and try to beat your score.
- Stress the important words and say small words like to, for and of quickly and softly.
When you finish, try another B1 pronunciation test or choose a new level on the pronunciation test page.
Sounds in this test
What the When Our Fridge Stopped Working English Pronunciation Test Checks
01
Final consonants
One hot morning, our fridge suddenly stopped working completely.
02
Short U sound
All the milk and butter inside had become warm overnight.
03
TH sound
We had to throw away a lot of food that day.
04
K and G sounds
My dad called a repair company, but they were very busy.
05
J sound
They said an engineer could not come until next Friday.
06
Long I sound
So we bought ice every day for our cool box.
07
SH sound
We cooked only fresh food and ate it the same day.
08
Short I sound
My little brother thought it was an exciting adventure.
09
-ed endings
Finally the engineer arrived and fixed the problem in an hour.
10
V sound
Now we never take our fridge for granted any more.
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When Our Fridge Stopped Working English Pronunciation Test: FAQ
What is the When Our Fridge Stopped Working English Pronunciation Test?
The When Our Fridge Stopped Working 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 When Our Fridge Stopped Working 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 When Our Fridge Stopped Working 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.
