If you are having trouble with the recognition, try adjusting the volume level on your computer's built in microphone.

For this to work, you have to grant the browser permission to access your microphone.

ESL Speak Easy Game: Interactive Voice Recognition Speaking Practice

Practice your English pronunciation and spoken fluency with our interactive Speak Easy game. Using advanced voice recognition technology, this game allows ESL learners to practice saying specific vocabulary items in real-time. Simply look at the image, say the word, and see if the browser recognizes your speech. It’s a fun, low-pressure way to build confidence in your spoken English production.

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How to Play: Speak and Match

Our online speaking activity requires a microphone and the Google Chrome browser to function. Follow these steps to start practicing:

• Step 1: Grant Microphone Access – When prompted by the browser, click 'Allow' to give the game permission to use your microphone.
• Step 2: Look and Say – An image will appear on the screen. Speak the English word that matches the image into your microphone.
• Step 3: Listen and Repeat – If you don't know the word, click the audio button to hear the correct pronunciation, then repeat it back to practice!
• Step 4: Score Points – Accurately saying the word earns you points. Using hints will decrease your score, so try to say it on your own!

Vocabulary Categories for Speaking

Practice over 30 sets of essential vocabulary designed to improve your English speaking skills and word recall speed:

Why Teachers Choose Speak Easy

Teachers recommend this voice recognition ESL game because it offers students a safe space to practice spoken production without the pressure of a classroom setting. It simulates the experience of using flashcards, helping students associate images with words and immediately elicit the spoken form. It is a fantastic tool for reinforcing vocabulary for Cambridge A1-A2 speaking exams.

Classroom Tips

Use this game as a station activity where students rotate to practice pronunciation. For students looking to move from words to full sentences, try our Fast Phrases Game, or reinforce the vocabulary with the Fast Vocab Game.

Note: This game requires the Google Chrome browser on a desktop computer. Make sure your microphone is working properly!

What is your highest score in the Speak Easy game? Let us know in the comments below!