Pagine🗣️ Say the word
Pick a level. Hear the word, then press “Say it” and read it aloud. Ten words a round.
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🎙️ Speech checking uses your browser’s built-in speech recognition (best in Chrome, Edge and Safari). Depending on the browser, audio may be processed by the browser maker’s service. Pagine does not store recordings. No microphone? Listen, repeat aloud and mark yourself.
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Reading aloud every day is the best pronunciation practice. Pick an age.
Mina and the Birthday DressNdidi Chiazor-Enenmor
Where is Thabo?Melissa Fagan
No!Liora Friedland
Miss Tiny ChefLinda Nabasa
The BounceLiza Esterhuyse
Dudu’s HatSarah McGregor
Matthew is up!Nicole Copley
I don’t want to go to sleep!Sarah McGregor
My Special BlankieMelissa Fagan
I want to!Sam Wilson
Let’s go on a litter huntSue Adams
Meerkat magicTumisang Shongwe
My inside weatherJen Thorpe
Just Like MeHani du Toit
🎧The day I left home for the cityLesley Koyi, Ursula Nafula
The hen the cat the dog and horseAkwa-Mfon Amos
Billy's adventureThandeka Mahlangu
The Feok Festival AdventurePeter K. Amoabil
Missing cat BC TestNtamo Noluthando
The lonely girlDelissa Sheps
Mina's bad choiceSirila Makhulo
Queen Mommy Princess MyzhaiMommy Walker and Myzhai Walker
Our houseFaith mwabili Habert chula
Drought and the River of BlessingsAlso Mohammed Sale
Magic babySimon Ipoo, Jackline Akute
Adventures of Alora and Mr DonksFlora Gill
The Prodigal SonInternational Christian Centre Mombasa
I want all the balloonsNazneen AdamMore English skills
About pronunciation practice
Good pronunciation comes from listening closely, then copying the sounds. Start at a comfortable level, listen to each word, say it clearly, and repeat any words that need practice. Levels follow the same word lists as our spelling bee lists, so spelling and speaking reinforce each other.
For longer practice, read whole sentences on the sentences page, or read a book aloud with a grown-up. English learners can also explore the Language Corner.
Frequently asked questions
How does the pronunciation practice work?
Choose a level, press “Hear it” to listen, then “Say it” and read the word aloud. Your browser’s speech recognition checks what it heard. If your browser can’t listen, record yourself and compare, or simply mark yourself.
Which browsers support speech checking?
Speech recognition works in Chrome, Edge and Safari on most computers and phones. Firefox does not support it yet; you can still listen, record and self-check.
Is it accurate?
Speech recognition is good at common words and clear speech, and less reliable with strong background noise or very young voices. Treat it as a helpful practice partner, not a judge.
What are the 14 levels?
Level 1 is sight words; levels 2–13 follow our grade 1–12 spelling lists; level 14 has advanced words for adults. Not sure where to start? Take the speech check.
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