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Pronunciation · B1 · 30 sec

Your prompt

Say this aloud, focusing on the highlighted sounds.

Say it slowly first, then again at a natural speed. We check the words came through clearly — this is not a phoneme test.

Reference

You're coming, aren't you? Or did something come up?

Audio playback isn't available here — read the line above.

Shuffle

This activity needs your voice. When you're done, we'll show you a Speaking Snapshot.

A few things to cover

  • •Yes/no questions usually rise at the end
  • •'aren't you?' can rise (checking) or fall (confident)

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