Speaking test

The first page a test taker sees when starting a Speaking assessment is the Begin Test screen.

Note: Depending upon the browser, the test taker may see a Play button instead. In that case, the test taker should click on the Play button to play the welcome message.

After the welcome message has finished playing, the test taker should click Begin.

The test taker will then see a prompt to test their microphone. At this prompt, the test taker must click the Start Recording button and say the words "Hello! How are you?" as shown below:

The test taker will then be prompted to test their microphone. At this prompt, the test taker must click Start Recording and say the words "Hello! How are you?", as shown below:

Important: When the test taker clicks the Start Recording button for the first time, their browser will show them a permission box asking for their permission to give microphone/camera access. The test taker must give this access to the browser or the test will not be able to record the test taker's audio or video.

Warning: The test taker must say the exact phrase "Hello! How are you?". If they say anything else, they will not be able to proceed.

Once the test taker says "Hello! How are you?", the avatar confirms that the microphone test was successful and responds with a greeting, as shown below:

Next, the avatar provides a brief introduction to the test and displays a Start Test button, as shown below. The test taker should click Start Test to begin the assessment:

Once Start Test is clicked, the first question is presented along with a Preparation Timer, as shown below:

The test taker may skip the preparation period by clicking Exit Preparation. Once the preparation timer expires, the recording screen is displayed, as shown below:

The test taker should record their response on this screen. Once the recording timer expires, the next question is presented automatically. Alternatively, the test taker can click Stop Recording to submit their response before the recording timer expires.

After all questions have been completed, the test taker is shown a completion message indicating that the assessment is finished. The test taker can then close the window to exit the test.