English pronunciation assessment

Before you begin, take a moment to get ready. You'll complete a short read-aloud in English; the whole session usually takes only a few seconds.

• Use a quiet place with as little background noise as possible—TV, music, and traffic make it harder to score your speech fairly.
• Headphones with a built-in mic are fine; avoid holding the phone far from your mouth.
• Allow microphone access when your browser asks. After you continue, you'll read a short passage and record on the next page.