2.1 Identifying the Goal (Part 1)

To contribute to an overall score of 26+, you need an average score of 3.375. 

How do real students earn 3.375+ from Speech Rater?

  • Fluency / Word count: 133-175 in 45 seconds or 175 to 200 words per minute (Circle Clock Template)
  • Accurate grammar, especially with ability to use more verb tenses than just present simple
  • Clear pronunciation with unambiguous endings for verb tense conjugation and singular / plural (linking sounds, especially for /s/ and /z/ and /d/ and /t/) 
  • Mentioning very specific random details:  where, when, how, what, which, numbers, 
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