What is the Dynamic Speaking Test?

Instant, accurate, reliable, powered by AI. The Dynamic Speaking Test is an AI powered assessment tool which reports on your test taker speaking ability across all CEFR levels. Using AI, it provides instant, accurate, and detailed results in just 30 minutes. It can help you place students in the right class or assess the spoken English of people in your workplace. The Dynamic Speaking Test combines the power of an AI marking algorithm with test design by the experts who created the Dynamic Placement Test which was shortlisted for the e-assessment awards is a member of the association of language testers in Europe and is used by ministries of education companies and educators around the world.

Let’s look at some key features of the Dynamic Speaking Test.

Accurate. The test is powered by AI marking that is accurate and reliable. The sophisticated marking algorithm is trained on thousands of real responses and millions of data points which ensures the same level of reliability as human raters. AI is consistent and objective. Unlike human raters, it doesn’t get tired and it isn’t affected by subjective factors such as the test taker’s accent, gender, or other personal characteristics.

Valid. The test was co-created by ClarityEnglish and telc, one of Europe’s leading language testing specialists. Expert design ensures that the Dynamic Speaking Test not only measures skills such as pronunciation and fluency like other tests, but crucially also measures test takers ability to communicate effectively. This also makes it hard to cheat. The AI can assess whether this test taker has completed the task or not.

Efficient. You get instant results. The test takes about 30 minutes to complete. Then results are delivered instantly. And because it’s an online test, it can be taken anywhere using any device type, laptop, desktop, mobile, or tablet. And multiple test takers can all take the test at the same time. All your data is stored in accordance with the highest level of data protection, including GDPR.

What does the test measure and who is it for? The test assesses speaking ability across all CEFR levels from A1 to C2. The instructions can be understood by test takers at different levels. However, tasks gradually increase in complexity, which allows more advanced speakers to fully demonstrate their linguistic ability. Each task is designed to be relevant to test takers and focuses on a can do descriptor from the CEFR such as introduce yourself or develop an argument. Assessment evaluates test takers performance in five main areas. Pronunciation, fluency, grammar, vocabulary, and task achievement, which measures the ability to communicate effectively. For each test taker, the administrator receives a result certificate showing the CEFR level with cross references to well-known proficiency tests as well as a detailed relative numeric score and a graphic showing the test taker strengths and weaknesses across the different features of speaking.

How does the test actually work? Let’s take a look. At the start, there’s a short video with some tips to help test takers prepare for the test. This is followed by two practice tasks so test takers are familiar with the program and the types of questions before they start. The test itself consists of six tasks. The avatar introduces each task, but all the instructions are shown on screen. The test taker reads the question and the Q card. There is preparation time for each response. The timer shows this. After the preparation time, test takers start speaking when the recording timer begins. Test takers should try to speak for the full time if possible. Show all their speaking skills and make sure to answer the question. At the end of the test, after completing all six tasks, the results are sent to the administrator.

That’s what Dynamic Speaking Test is like from the test taker’s point of view. But what about for you, the test administrator? The Admin Panel is the powerful yet easy to use administrative system. You can use it to assign tests, send automated welcome emails to your test takers with personalized login details, view results, and automatically send out certificates. Customize test features to fit in with your needs. After your students have taken the test and found their level, you can provide them with our online English programs to help them improve. To help you get the most of the admin panel, we have a range of video guides. And if you need any help, you’ll have a dedicated account manager and a technical support team. We’ll be there to support every step of the way.

Does it sound like Dynamic Speaking Test would be a good fit for your institution? Visit the Dynamic Speaking Test website for more information and to try out the test yourself.