SpeechRater: An Overview of ETS's Automated Scoring Engine

Send us a textIn this episode, we explore the fascinating world of automated speech scoring with a focus on SpeechRater, the powerful AI engine used in assessments like the TOEFL Speaking test. Discover how computers are trained to analyze and grade spoken language by breaking down features such as pronunciation, fluency, vocabulary, and coherence. We’ll dive deep into the mechanics behind SpeechRater, discussing how it processes everything from pauses to sentence complexity, and how it combi...