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

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

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.

From guesswork to guided growth: A placement testing success story

From guesswork to guided growth: A placement testing success story

A standardised, data-driven approach to placement testing for English benefits teachers, parents and, most importantly, the students themselves.

Intonation: Guidelines, not rules

We discovered the hard way that generally accepted ‘rules’ for intonation are often misleading. Clear Pronunciation 2 balances ‘rules’ and ‘guidelines’. Here’s how.