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 Speaking Phrases Game: Interactive Voice-Activated Sentences

Practice producing full English sentences with our interactive Speaking Phrases game. This activity utilizes voice recognition technology to help ESL learners move beyond vocabulary and practice speaking complete phrases in real-time. Look at the image, speak the corresponding sentence into your microphone, and receive instant feedback on your spoken sentence structure.

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How to Play: Speak and Construct

This game requires a microphone and the Google Chrome browser. Follow these steps to improve your spoken production of English:

• Step 1: Grant Microphone Access – Click 'Allow' when the browser asks for permission to use your microphone.
• Step 2: Look and Speak – An image representing a scene will appear. Speak the matching English sentence clearly into your microphone.
• Step 3: Receive Instant Feedback – The game will display what it heard. Correct words will appear in black, while incorrect words appear in red. Omitted words will be marked with an ellipsis (...).
• Step 4: Use Hints – If you are stuck, click the 'H' button to see the phrase written out, or use the audio button to hear the correct pronunciation.

Sentence Structure and Grammar Sets

Practice over 20 sets of phrases covering essential ESL grammar topics, designed to enhance conversational flow and accuracy:

Why Teachers Choose Speaking Phrases

Teachers recommend this voice-activated sentence game because it encourages students to produce full sentences rather than isolated words. The immediate feedback allows students to identify mistakes in syntax and grammar instantly. It is a powerful tool for Cambridge A1-A2 speaking exam preparation, helping learners increase their confidence when describing pictures or talking about routines.

Classroom Tips

Use this game for one-on-one speaking practice in a lab setting. For students who need to focus on individual words before full phrases, try our Speak Easy Game, or review the vocabulary structure with the Fast Phrases Game.

Note: This game requires the Google Chrome browser on a desktop computer.

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