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What does your ear miss in spoken English?

Eight short micro-dictations look for the listening patterns that often disappear in real speech. You will not just get a score — you will get a useful next step.

8 short clips8 listening patternsResult saved only in your browser
This is not a CEFR exam. A two-minute check cannot honestly certify your English level. It is designed for one narrower job: spotting which types of spoken English your ears may be missing.

Choose the closest practice range

This only changes the length and density of the clips. If you are unsure, choose Everyday.

Choose the pronunciation you want to testOne accent is used for all 8 clips so your snapshot stays consistent.
You can hear each clip up to twice. No answer hints appear until the end.

Why this check is different

A general listening score can tell you that something was hard. It cannot tell you what your ears actually lost.

It looks for a mechanism, not a label

Weak forms, linked words, endings and word boundaries create different listening problems. The result keeps those problems separate.

It does not confuse every typo with listening

A close spelling mistake is treated more gently than a missing or different word, because those are not the same learning problem.

It gives you the next exercise

Your result links straight to focused practice for the pattern that looked weakest instead of ending with a generic percentage.

Why these patterns? The British Council notes that weak forms can be difficult for learners to hear and can interfere with understanding, while Cambridge describes connected speech as words being heard as a continuous stream rather than as separate units. British Council · Cambridge Dictionary

Frequently asked questions

Is this an English level test?

No. It is intentionally narrower. It checks eight listening patterns using short dictations. A proper CEFR assessment needs much more evidence across several language skills.

Why are the red letters turned off here?

Because live corrections would change what the check is measuring. In the normal Practice area, red-letter feedback remains available while you type.

Why only eight clips?

The goal is a useful first snapshot without turning the check into an exam. Each clip targets a different listening mechanism. Your result is a starting point, not a diagnosis carved in stone.

Can I choose American or British English?

Yes. Choose US or UK pronunciation before starting. The same accent is used for all eight clips so the comparison between listening patterns stays consistent.

Can I take it again?

Yes. Each level range has several versions of every listening pattern, so a retake can use different clips. Comparing snapshots over time is more useful than obsessing over one result.