Final Chapter: Real-World Pronunciation Test – Level 1
Everything you’ve learned… without sounding like a textbook.
Section A: Real or Textbook?
Which version sounds more natural in conversation?
- Good morning / Goo’ mornin’
- Good afternoon / Goo-dafta-noon
- Good day / Good-d-day or Goo-っday
- Good night / Good night or Goo-nai
- Want to / Wanna
Section B: L or R?
What word is being represented?
- Laibueui
- Ambuela
- Uait
- Buait
- Bueik
- Suringu
- Jubou
- Chuer
(Write your guesses and check Chapter 2 for answers.)
Section C: What Rule Is This?
Match the sentence to the rule (1–4):
- A. “Goo-dafta-noon”
- B. “Na yet”
- C. “Bi-game”
- D. “せっきょく” ← why does this connect to “Goo’ mornin’”?
Section D: Read It Naturally
Say these like a native. (Textbook accents not allowed.)
- This is a pen.
- I’m going to eat.
- What do you want?
- He’s talking.
- It’s the first time.
🎯 Bonus Challenge: Order a Hoっdoっ at Costco.
If they understand you—you pass.
—Symeon