Practice Pronunciation with Microsoft Reading Coach
Use Microsoft Reading Coach to give adult learners personalised, private pronunciation practice with instant AI feedback on individual sounds and words.
DigCompEdu Competence Area(s)
Time
Preparation time 15 minutes
Implementation time 45 minutes
Educator Progression Level
Newcomer
Target groups
Adult language learners A1 - B2 language level
Minimum student digital skill level
Basic
Minimum student language level
A1
🎓 Learning Objectives
- Students will be able to:
- Read authentic-style texts appropriate to their proficiency level.
- Practise oral skills with properly levelled vocabulary and grammar.
- Improve pronunciation accuracy using AI feedback on individual sounds.
- Track and assess their progress using the tool's accuracy evaluation.
- Develop confidence in oral reading through personalised, non-judgmental feedback.
- Answer AI‑generated quizzes to check understanding of a topic.
- Reflect on question types (multiple‑choice, recall, short answer) and identify areas for improvement.
- Provide feedback on the accuracy and relevance of AI‑generated questions.
Ingredients
| Item / Resource | Quantity | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Reading Coach (free) | 1 per learner | AI-powered pronunciation practice tool |
| Microsoft account (free) | 1 per learner | Required to save progress |
| Device with microphone | 1 per learner | For recording pronunciation |
| Headphones (optional) | 1 per learner | For private practice in shared spaces |
| Text passage relevant to lesson topic | 1 per session | Content for reading practice |
Utensils
Device with microphone (smartphone, tablet, or computer)
Internet access
Microsoft account (free to create)
Headphones recommended for classroom use
🥣 Preparation – Before Implementation
- Access Microsoft Reading Coach at coach.microsoft.com or through Microsoft Edge.
- Select or create a text passage appropriate for your learners' level.
- Test the tool yourself to understand the feedback it provides.
- Prepare a simple guide for learners on how to start a reading session.
🔥 Implementation Steps
- Introduce Microsoft Reading Coach: Show the interface on a projected screen.
- Demonstrate a reading session: Read a short passage aloud and show how the AI provides feedback.
- Learners open the tool on their own devices and select or receive the prepared text.
- Learners read the passage aloud; the tool highlights mispronounced words.
- Learners practise the flagged words using the word practice feature.
- After the session, learners review their accuracy report and identify words to practise further.
- Whole-class debrief: Share common pronunciation challenges and practise together.
🧂 Differentiation & Inclusion
🍴 Assessment & Feedback
⚠️ Ethics, Privacy & Safeguarding
🍱 Extensions / Follow‑Ups
- Assign Reading Coach sessions as homework for independent pronunciation practice.
- Use the progress reports to identify common pronunciation challenges across the class.
- Combine with speaking activities: learners practise a passage in Reading Coach, then present it to the class.