Practice tools

Sounds that are easy to mix up

Each pair of words differs in one sound only. Choose a group, tap Listen, and pick the word you heard. Learners who speak Vietnamese often find these pairs hard; the L and N group is aimed at speakers who mix l and n.

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How it works

  1. Choose a sound group, or All groups.
  2. Tap Listen, then choose the word you heard.
  3. After each answer you can play both words to compare.

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