SpeechRater™
Scores a recorded TOEFL Speaking response on the ETS 0-6 scale within about 30 seconds.
At a glance
3.8 out of 5
Scored by Alex after real useOur verdict
My Speaking Score records a TOEFL Speaking response, scores it on the same 0-6 scale as the real test, and points out the specific weakness driving that score along with what to change. Training on 100,000 past TOEFL responses is meant to replace slow, opinionated tutor feedback with something faster and more consistent. The first score is free to try, but ongoing practice runs on a paid subscription, and it only covers TOEFL Speaking rather than the reading, listening or writing sections.
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Questions about SpeechRater™
What does SpeechRater™ do?
SpeechRater™ scores a recorded TOEFL Speaking response on the ETS 0-6 scale in about 30 seconds. It names the specific weakness driving each score and explains what to change, and the reviewer notes it was trained on 100,000 past TOEFL responses.
Is SpeechRater™ free?
Only the first score from SpeechRater™ is free to try. Continued practice requires a paid subscription, which starts at $1 per month according to the vendor's published price, and Toolio lists no free tier.
Does SpeechRater™ cover the whole TOEFL test?
No. SpeechRater™ only covers TOEFL Speaking, not the reading, listening or writing sections, so Toolio lists anyone practicing other TOEFL sections or other exams as a poor fit. Its practice prompts include Listen and Repeat and Interview tasks from the current TOEFL format.
Is SpeechRater™ as good as a human tutor?
SpeechRater™ is meant to replace slow, opinionated tutor feedback with something faster and more consistent, and it scores against the published ETS Speaking rubric. The reviewer cautions that its feedback comes from an AI model, so it lacks the judgment of a certified human examiner.
How does Toolio rate SpeechRater™?
Alex scored SpeechRater™ 3.8 out of 5 after real use on 3 Oct 2026. The reviewer highlights rubric-aligned scoring, fast turnaround and specific improvement notes, and the tool also tracks score changes across practice sessions over time.