> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://speaking-test-docs.speechace.com/speechace-speaking-test/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://speaking-test-docs.speechace.com/speechace-speaking-test/getting-started/create-an-assessment/speaking-assessment.md).

# Speaking assessment

## Choose the Assessment Type and Language:

Select **Speaking Assessment.**

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Select the language in which the test taker will be evaluated.

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## Choose from Clone or Custom Assessment

There are two options for creating assessments: **Clone from library** and **Assessment with custom questions**

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### **Clone from Library**

Select one or more pre-created assessments from our library.&#x20;

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### **Assessment with custom questions**

Create custom questions and content. Use our rich editor to design speaking assessments, including read-aloud texts, open-ended questions, and task-based assignments. Follow these steps to begin the process:

#### **Select Avatar**

Choose an avatar for the assessment. Click the **Play** button next to an avatar to hear how it sounds. Test creators can also select the language of the avatar that best matches their assessment needs from the dropdown menu.

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#### **Select Rubrics**

Choose up to **six rubrics** to evaluate the assessment. At the end of the assessment, test takers will see scores based on the selected rubrics.&#x20;

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#### **Add Questions**

To add custom questions, click inside any question field and pick the preferred **question type** from the available options. Then, set up the specific settings for that question.

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Once a question has been added and its settings have been configured, it will look like the example in the image below.

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Up to **10 questions of different types** can be added. If a test creator needs to add more than 10 questions, they can contact support at **<contact@speechace.com>** to request a limit extension.    &#x20;

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Refer the [type of questions](/speechace-speaking-test/speechace-workspaces-create-manage-and-share-speaking-assessments/creating-assessments/custom-assessments/speaking-and-writing-assessments/assessment-configurations/types-of-questions.md) guide for more information of various question types and its uses.
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### **Configure Audio and Video Permissions**

After adding questions, test creators can define the required audio and video permissions needed for the assessment.

### **Configure assessment Settings**

Give the assessment a **name**, adjust settings as needed, and then click **Submit**.

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Refer [creating assessment guide](/speechace-speaking-test/speechace-workspaces-create-manage-and-share-speaking-assessments/creating-assessments.md) for detailed information on each of these steps.
{% endhint %}

Now, it's time to share the assessment with test takers so they can complete it. 🎯