Instant.
Accurate.
Reliable.

What is the Dynamic Speaking Test?

New AI-graded speaking test

The Dynamic Speaking Test delivers detailed CEFR-based reports on your test takers’ speaking ability through automated, AI-powered grading. The output has been statistically calibrated against a panel of experienced human raters, so you can be sure your test results are accurate and reliable. And all at an affordable price! Find out more by reading this brochure.

Why choose the Dynamic Speaking Test?

Start this online English test with any device, anywhere, anytime

Instant

Pinpoint a test taker’s CEFR speaking level in just about 20 minutes. It’s quick and easy to set up and deploy, and runs on laptop, tablet or mobile.

telc - EU's leading language testing specialist is the content provider of the Dynamic Placement Test

Accurate and reliable

This test combines the power of an AI algorithm with experienced, professional test design from telc, Europe’s leading provider of language assessment.

The test of ClarityEnglish is affordable

Detailed results

The output is a holistic view of the speaker’s ability: where they are located within their CEFR level, and an overview of strengths and weaknesses.

Dynamic Speaking Test Blog & News

Combining AI and the CEFR to deliver quick, valid speaking assessment

June 2025

For teachers managing large classes with limited contact hours, assessing spoken English can be a demanding task. The Dynamic Speaking Test is a thoughtful and practical solution.

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AI speaking assessment: How we designed a valid test

APRIL 2024

The road to our AI speaking test wasn’t a smooth one. Martin Moore lays out the trials, tribulations and triumphs of developing the Dynamic Speaking Test.

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Can you trust the results of an AI speaking test?

MAY 2024

Can you tell the difference between the results of a human and AI marker? Martin Moore shares the big (and not so big) difference between the two.

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“I'm a fluent speaker of English, so I'll get a C1 or C2.”

MAY 2024

Before you try out the demo, take a moment to understand how the Dynamic Speaking Test calculates your CEFR level.

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