How to stop wasting hours on pronunciation grading
Language trainers can cut pronunciation grading time by 80% using automated feedback—no more listening to recordings or filling spreadsheets.
Raj, an English trainer at a Mumbai language center, spends four hours every weekend grading pronunciation. He listens to each student’s recording three times, marks errors on paper, and types notes into a shared spreadsheet. By the time he finishes, his ears ache, and some students get mixed feedback. Worse, he can’t keep up with new enrollments. The real work—helping students improve—gets delayed while he’s stuck grading.
Livo Pronunciation Assessment solves this by recording student speech, comparing it to correct pronunciation using speech-to-text and phoneme alignment, and giving clear word-level feedback. It cuts grading time by 80% so trainers focus on teaching instead of paperwork. The tool uses deterministic scoring—meaning it applies the same rules to every student—to keep feedback fair and consistent. Privacy is built in, so recordings stay secure and aren’t used for other purposes. Explore Livo Pronunciation Assessment
Here’s how Raj uses it: Students record themselves reading a passage or answering questions. Livo breaks down their speech into individual words and highlights errors—like mispronounced vowels or missing syllables—with visual cues. For example, if a student says “light” as “like,” the system flags the error and suggests the correct sound. Raj spends just 2 minutes per student reviewing the feedback and adding notes where needed. For a class of 25 students, that’s 3 hours saved every grading cycle.
The tool also gives Raj a clear score for each student, based on how closely their pronunciation matches the target. This helps him track progress over time—something that was nearly impossible before. For example, he can see if a student’s accent improves after a month of practice, or if they’re stuck on certain sounds. No more relying on memory or guesswork. The deterministic scoring means every student gets the same fair evaluation, reducing arguments about grades.
How it fits into your workflow
Livo works as a standalone tool or can be connected to other training systems. For example, Raj’s school uses it alongside a learning platform where students submit assignments. The pronunciation feedback appears in the same dashboard where they track progress, so students see their scores without switching tools. This keeps everything organized and makes it easier to spot trends—like which sounds most students struggle with.
If your school teaches specialized vocabulary—like business English or medical terms—you’d need to adjust the pronunciation reference. For instance, a tool for business English might prioritize sounds like “wh” in “which” or “ed” endings in past tense. TechiesAIE has built similar custom solutions for niche training needs, like VedAI, which turns lesson plans into graded tests in minutes. A pronunciation tool could work the same way: record student speech, compare it to your custom reference, and flag errors. Explore TechiesAIE learning services
For schools with tight budgets, we’d recommend starting with a template-based solution like Livo and then adding custom rules as needed. If you need something more tailored—like support for regional accents or industry-specific terms—we’d build a custom version from the ground up. Either way, the goal is to cut grading time by 70% or more, so you can spend less time on paperwork and more time teaching.
What it can’t do (yet)
Livo works well for standard English pronunciation but has limits. For example, it struggles with very fast speech or strong regional accents. Raj’s advanced students sometimes need extra help with complex sounds like “th” or “r,” which the tool doesn’t always catch. He still listens to a few recordings each week to spot these edge cases. A similar tool for your program would need to balance automation with flexibility for tricky cases.
Another gap is customization for dialects. Right now, Livo uses a standard English pronunciation guide. If your school teaches British, American, or Australian English, you’d need to adjust the reference sounds or add dialect-specific rules. For example, a tool for Australian English might need to account for words like “arvo” (afternoon) or “brekkie” (breakfast). TechiesAIE has built custom solutions for industry-specific training, like fleet systems that adapt to local regulations. A pronunciation tool could work the same way: train it on your specific vocabulary and sounds.
How we’d build a similar tool for your program
If you’re a language school or online trainer looking to automate pronunciation grading, here’s what we’d focus on first: Start with a clear list of sounds and words your students struggle with. For example, if your program emphasizes business English, prioritize sounds like “wh” in “which” or “ed” endings in past tense. Then, we’d build a system that records student speech, compares it to your custom reference, and flags errors—just like Livo does, but with your specific rules.
We’d also add features to make it easier for trainers to review feedback. For example, a dashboard showing which sounds most students struggle with, or a way to save common corrections as templates. If your program includes video lessons, we could tie the pronunciation tool to those lessons—so students get feedback linked directly to their practice exercises. This keeps everything in one place and makes it easier to track progress. TechiesAIE has built similar connected tools, like GharPayy CRM, which organizes leads and converts prospects into bookings without losing track in spreadsheets.
For schools with tight budgets, we’d recommend starting with a template-based solution like Livo and then adding custom rules as needed. If you need something more tailored—like support for regional accents or specialized vocabulary—we’d build a custom version from the ground up. Either way, the goal is to cut grading time by 70% or more, so you can spend less time on paperwork and more time teaching.