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Every question plays one word from a confusable pair, like ship/sheep or advice/advise, and you pick the exact word you heard. No spelling is shown up front, so you have to rely entirely on your ear. These contrasts (vowel length, voiced vs. voiceless consonants) are the sounds that most often cause miscommunication for learners.
Listen to the audio, then pick the exact word you heard from a confusable pair.
What you'll practice
- Sharper listening discrimination
- Fewer sound-alike mix-ups
- Clearer consonant and vowel contrasts
Frequently asked questions
- What is a minimal pair?
- A minimal pair is two words that differ by a single sound, like ship and sheep or advice and advise. Hearing the contrast trains the sound differences that most often cause miscommunication.
- Is any spelling shown before I answer?
- No. You hear one word from the pair and choose which one it was, so the quiz tests your ear, not your reading.
- Which contrasts does it cover?
- Vowel length, voiced and voiceless consonants, and other commonly confused sounds, spread across five levels that get harder as you go.
- How long does one level take?
- Each level is ten questions with a 30-second limit each, so about three to five minutes. Score 6 out of 10 to unlock the next one.