Skills / Speaking

Speaking

Precise, confident speech. Choosing words and tone: the precise word, the right register, the expressions people actually use.

3 games · 1 free · ranks from Novice to Master

Games

Three ways to practicepractise

Free

Word Swap

Swap a flat word for one that says it more precisely.

  1. Read the sentence.
  2. Pick the word that says it most precisely.
  3. Say it better, faster.
  • Precise, confident speech
Plus

Tone Match

Pick the reply that fits the moment, from casual to formal.

  1. Read the moment. The card shows the tone it calls for, from casual to formal.
  2. Pick the reply that fits.
  • Reading the room
  • Choosing the right register
Plus

Idiom Match

Pick the real meaning of everyday English expressions, from “break the ice” to “a Pyrrhic victory”.

  1. Read the expression and the example.
  2. Pick what it really means.
  3. Answer fast to build a combo.
  • Natural English
  • Fluency
In daily life

Where speaking comes up

Examples of everyday moments that use this skill.

The precise word

Swapping a flat word for one that says exactly what you mean.

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The right tone

A reply that fits the moment, from a casual chat to a formal call.

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Everyday expressions

Knowing what someone means when they say they’ll “touch base”.

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Ranks

Your Speaking rank

Every Speaking game updates your Speaking score. Harder levels, accuracy and speed count most.

  1. Novicefrom 0
  2. Skilledfrom 1,250
  3. Advancedfrom 2,500
  4. Expertfrom 3,750
  5. Masterfrom 5,000
Get BrainPip

Start with the quick check

It sets your starting Speaking score, then your first workout begins.

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  • 13 free games
  • 5 minutes a day