B2 Pronunciation Test · Upper Intermediate

Writing a Good CV English Pronunciation Test

Check your English pronunciation with the Writing a Good CV English Pronunciation Test. Ten longer B2 sentences about writing a good cv, with an instant score.

Level B210 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 Writing a Good CV English Pronunciation Test

Want to sound clearer when you talk about writing a good cv? The Writing a Good CV English Pronunciation Test lets you practise ten easy B2 sentences and check your English pronunciation in seconds.

Words You Will Practise

In this Writing a Good CV pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as good, gives, employers, clear, summary, skills, experience, recruiters, often, spend, less, than. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the Writing a Good CV Pronunciation Test

  • K and G sounds: K is quiet and G uses your voice. Try coat and goat.
  • R sound: For R, pull your tongue back and do not touch the top of your mouth, as in red.
  • Long O 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.
  • Long E sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • -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.
  • P and B sounds: P has a small puff of air and B uses your voice. Try pen and Ben.
  • F sound: For F, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and blow gently, as in fish.

How to Do Well in the Writing a Good CV 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.
  • Pause at commas, keep the rhythm steady and stress the key words in each part of the sentence.

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Sounds in this test

What the Writing a Good CV English Pronunciation Test Checks

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K and G sounds

A good CV gives employers a clear summary of your skills and experience.

02

R sound

Recruiters often spend less than a minute reading each application.

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Long O sound

Keep your CV short, ideally no longer than two pages.

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W sound

Start with a brief profile that explains who you are and what you want.

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Long E sound

List your most recent jobs first and describe your main achievements.

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-ed endings

Use action verbs such as managed, created and improved to sound confident.

07

V sound

Adapt your CV for each job rather than sending the same version everywhere.

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P and B sounds

Check carefully for spelling mistakes, because they create a poor impression.

09

F sound

Ask a friend or mentor to read it and give honest feedback.

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K and G sounds

A strong CV can be the key to getting your first interview.

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FAQ

Writing a Good CV English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the Writing a Good CV English Pronunciation Test?
The Writing a Good CV English Pronunciation Test is a free B2 pronunciation test. You read longer sentences out loud and get an instant score, with every unclear word marked in red.
How do I take the Writing a Good CV 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 Writing a Good CV 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 B2 pronunciation test. To improve faster, book a free lesson with a tutor.