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Why I Like Living in a Small Town English Pronunciation Test
Check your English pronunciation with the Why I Like Living in a Small Town English Pronunciation Test. Ten natural B1 sentences about why you like living in a small town, 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 Why I Like Living in a Small Town English Pronunciation Test
In the Why I Like Living in a Small Town English Pronunciation Test you read ten intermediate sentences about why you like living in a small town. Your browser listens, compares every word and shows you which sounds to practise next.
Words You Will Practise
In this Why I Like Living in a Small Town pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as grew, big, city, moved, town, worried, find, boring, first, fact, found, friendly. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.
Sounds in the Why I Like Living in a Small Town Pronunciation Test
- OW sound: For W, make your lips small and round, then open them, as in water.
- R sound: For R, pull your tongue back and do not touch the top of your mouth, as in red.
- F sound: For F, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and blow gently, as in fish.
- H sound: For H, breathe out softly before the vowel, as in happy. Do not drop it.
- Long O sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
- Short I sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
- W sound: For W, make your lips small and round, then open them, as in water.
- 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.
How to Do Well in the Why I Like Living in a Small Town 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 Why I Like Living in a Small Town English Pronunciation Test Checks
01
OW sound
I grew up in a big city but moved to a town.
02
R sound
I was worried that I would find it boring at first.
03
F sound
In fact, I have found it very friendly and relaxing.
04
H sound
People say hello to each other in the street.
05
Long O sound
I know the names of the shop owners and my neighbours.
06
Short I sound
There is almost no traffic, so I can cycle everywhere.
07
W sound
I can walk to the countryside in less than ten minutes.
08
J sound
The main disadvantage is that there are fewer job opportunities.
09
Long I sound
Also, the last train to the city leaves very early.
10
Long I sound
Overall, I think the quality of life here is much better.
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FAQ
Why I Like Living in a Small Town English Pronunciation Test: FAQ
What is the Why I Like Living in a Small Town English Pronunciation Test?
The Why I Like Living in a Small Town 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 Why I Like Living in a Small Town 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 Why I Like Living in a Small Town 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.
