Test your speaking speed in words per minute
Read the passage aloud at your usual pace. Start the timer just before you begin and stop it after the last word.
How to take the test
Get ready to read the full passage aloud.
Select Start timer and begin reading.
After the last word, select Stop timer to see your pace.
Select Reset test to try again.
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Questions
How is my speaking speed calculated?
The test divides 150 words by your elapsed time in minutes. If you finish in one minute, your result is 150 words per minute.
Does this use my microphone?
The test uses the timer you start and stop. It doesn’t listen to you or check which words you say.
What if I skip a sentence or stop early?
Reset and read the full passage again. The calculation always uses 150 words, so skipping words makes the result inaccurate.
Should I aim for a particular score?
Use the result as a reference for this reading. A conversation, presentation or unfamiliar script may need a different pace.