Do I need to record audio?

No. The sentence you type is read aloud by the student’s browser voice, so there is nothing to record or upload.

What if a student’s browser cannot play the audio?

The play button is turned off and the activity shows that speech is not available in that browser. Try the link on a class device before you assign it.

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Listening quiz template for language practice

The listening template reads each sentence aloud with the browser’s speech voice. Students listen, then tap the key word they heard, or type it when you leave out answer choices. The sentence is never shown while students answer, so the activity checks listening rather than reading.

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The editor opens with the example below already filled in. A free teacher account is needed to save the activity and publish a student link.

Editable starter example

Food listening check

Example spoken sentences and the key word students listen for
Sentence read aloud	Key word
I drink milk in the morning.	milk
She eats an apple after lunch.	apple
We have rice for dinner.	rice
The cup has water in it.	water

This is the teacher's answer list from the food-words starter. Replace it with content from your own lesson in the editor.

Ways teachers use the listening template

Dictation

Check whether students can pick out and spell a target word from a short spoken sentence.

Vocabulary listening

Reuse the words from today’s lesson in new sentences so students hear them in context.

Pronunciation follow-up

Let students hear the model sentence, then repeat it aloud before answering.

What students do

Students open the assignment link and type their name if you collect names.
They press play to hear each sentence, then choose or type the word they heard.
After they submit, the sentence appears in their review so they can check what was said, unless you turned off showing answers after submission.

Tips for a good set

Keep sentences short: one idea with one key word.
Write the sentence exactly as it should be heard, because the transcript is also the review text.
Speech playback depends on the student’s browser, so try the link on a class device first.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to record audio?: No. The sentence you type is read aloud by the student’s browser voice, so there is nothing to record or upload.
What if a student’s browser cannot play the audio?: The play button is turned off and the activity shows that speech is not available in that browser. Try the link on a class device before you assign it.

One activity can play in several formats after you save it, so you can reuse the same content for a different kind of practice.

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